900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 271-3362

As the world’s preeminent museum of photography, Eastman House cares for and interprets hundreds of thousands of photographs encompassing the full history of this medium.

Eastman House is also one of the oldest film archives in the United States and is now considered to be among the top cinematic collections worldwide. The motion picture archives hold more than 25,000 film titles produced between 1894 and the present.

Be sure to explore the mansion that was once home to George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. The house and its exquisite gardens have been restored and offer visitors access to what was once a privileged view.

Memorial Art Gallery

500 University Avenue
Rochester, New York 14607-1415

Telephone: (585) 473-7720

Wednesday 10–4; Thursday 10–9; Friday 10–4; Saturday 10–5; Sunday noon–5
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Christmas and New Yea's Day

 A visit to the Memorial Art Gallery is a journey through more than 5,000 years of art history. The Gallery's permanent collection of more than 10,000 objects has been called the best balanced in the state outside of metropolitan New York City. View major exhibitions from world-class museums and private collections on subjects ranging from Old Masters to cutting-edge movements. Explore the vitality of the Rochester region though contemporary craft installations and the biennial Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition.In addition to its collection, the Gallery offers a year-round schedule  of temporary exhibits. Don’t miss the Gill Family Center, offering interactive activities for visitors of all ages.

The Frederick Douglass

Museum & Cultural Center

25 East Main Street

Rochester, NY

(716) 546-3960

Closed at this time. Relocation is planned.       

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Flint Hill Rd.

Mumford, NY

(716) 538-6822

Located just 20 miles from Rochester, the Historic Village and the John L. Wehle Gallery of Wildlife & Sporting Art, North America's premier collection of wildlife and sporting art, are open May-October.

The museum also includes the Genesee Country Nature Center — 175 acres featuring five miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands and meadows. The nature center is open year round.

Genesee Country Village and Nature Center is located about a half-hour to Rochester's southwest in Mumford. The Village features 59 restored houses, businesses, and places of worship from the 19th century. A stroll through the village (especially on one of their event days such as Highland Gathering, War of 1812 Encampment, and Civil War Reenactment) brings parents and kids alike back to the 1800s. The GCV's Silver Base Ball Park is the only place where you're likely to hear "Fine hurl, sir!" meant as a polite compliment. Also, make sure to visit the Nature Center's fine trails, both summer and winter.  

Rochester Museum & Science Center

657 East Ave

Rochester, NY

716-271-4320

The Rochester Museum & Science Center creates inspiring, entertaining and educational experiences enabling visitors to explore science and technology, the natural environment and our region's cultural heritage.

Strasenburgh Planetarium

657 East Ave

Rochester, NY

716-271-4320

Daily.  Call for times.

The Star Theater features large-format nature films, star shows, and laser sound-light shows.  “I see the sky” is presented on Saturdays at 10 AM and is designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents.  The observatory is open May-October, call for schedule.