Explore the fantastic world of Dungeons & Dragons with The Strong’s brand-new exhibit! Take on the Adventurer’s Quest and follow clues throughout the museum to receive your key to the treasure! Then, avoid the dragon on the dungeon obstacle course. Jump over lava and avoid the traps before taking a photo in front of the dragon’s hoard! Test out your fighting skills in the Nerf Blaster Zone using special Dungeons & Dragons themed blasters! 

Saturday, September 21 

• Meet educators from Empire University and engage in panels discussing the importance of Dungeons & Dragons in the world of education. 

• 11:30 a.m. – Get Ready to Roll: Accessible Structures to Support D&D in Libraries and Schools 

• 2:00 p.m. – Leveling Up Critical Storytelling: Using RPGs to Reimagine the Real World 

Sunday, September 22 

• Dungeons & Dragons: Inside Out Experience

Engage in a beginner friendly Dungeons & Dragons Experience that explores the different emotions you can feel while playing this tabletop role playing game. 

• Dungeons & Dragons: Exploring Mind and Play

At 2 p.m., meet Kate Shannon, a Creative Arts Therapist, as she guides you through the ways Dungeons & Dragons is both a game with friends and a helpful tool for our brains!