The Strong National Museum of Gaming is partnering with Wizards of the Coast and WizKids to launch a new exhibit honoring the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
The exhibition, “Dungeons & Dragons: 50 Years of Storytelling,” celebrates the community and friendships created by the fantasy game. It features rare artifacts, prototypes, original artwork, interactive elements and behind-the-scenes insights.
Visitors can immerse themselves in a role-playing experience through interactive features and explore the game’s rich history. Guests can create their own character, discover their character class through quizzes, and test their skills as a Dungeon Master in a five-minute event.
Visitors can participate in the exhibition’s interactive features. |Source: Strong National Museum of Play
The exhibition will feature important artifacts from D&D history. |Source: Strong National Museum of Play
The Story National Museum of Gaming will also showcase rare and historically significant artifacts from Dungeons & Dragons history. These artifacts include the first edition Dungeons & Dragons set, the first issue of Dungeons & Dragons. dragon Magazine sent to co-creator Gary Gygax, along with original artwork that has defined the game’s visual identity for decades.
“This exhibition provides an exciting opportunity to explore the game’s rich history, showcasing the creativity and innovation that Dungeons & Dragons has inspired over the past 50 years. From the first editions of the game and original artwork to the iconic Character designs and dungeon maps, visitors will see firsthand the evolution of gaming and its lasting impact on popular culture. Resources from the Strong National Museum of Gaming.
From September 21 to January of the following year, visitors can experience “Dungeons & Dragons: 50 Years of Storytelling” at the Strong National Museum of Gaming in Rochester, New York. 2025.
