George Eastman Museum

Art museum · Rochester ·

George Eastman Museum

Art museum · Rochester ·

Photography & film museum, historic home, gardens, pipe organ

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900 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 Get directions

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"The world-renowned photography museum and period-accurate Georgian Revival home of Kodak's founder, George Eastman, is Rochester’s cultural anchor. A little-known highlight: the largest privately-owned pipe organ in the world is housed here. George Eastman would enjoy a live performance in his home each morning and now, on Sunday afternoons, patrons can do the same with local musicians performing movie theme songs or seasonal music. Get on the mailing list for the Dryden Theatre, a 500-seat venue that shows a mix of modern and classic films. How often do you get a chance to watch Deliverance or Flash Gordon on the big screen? Experiences not soon forgotten." - Truth Collective

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"A photography and film museum presenting a three-day program titled “Focus, Click, Totality!” that spotlights eclipse-related photographs and pinhole cameras from its collection, pairs live organ music with filmed works in its historic Dryden Theatre, and offers hands-on opportunities for visitors to make pinhole cameras and create sun prints." - Wendy O'Dea Wendy O'Dea Wendy O'Dea has worked as a travel journalist and content strategist for two decades. Her work has appeared in USA Today, Travel + Leisure, 10best.com, Robb Report, and many other outlets. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"George Eastman Museum, Nota by Truth Collective. The world-renowned photography museum and period-accurate Georgian Revival home of Kodak's founder, George Eastman, is Rochester’s cultural anchor. A little-known highlight: the largest privately-owned pipe organ in the world is housed here. George Eastman would enjoy a live performance in his home each morning and now, on Sunday afternoons, patrons can do the same with local musicians performing movie theme songs or seasonal music. Get on the mailing list for the Dryden Theatre, a 500-seat venue that shows a mix of modern and classic films. How often do you get a chance to watch Deliverance or Flash Gordon on the big screen? Experiences not soon forgotten."

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The world’s oldest photography museum anchors Rochester’s image-making legacy; cinephiles flock to the Dryden for rare 35mm and nitrate screenings. Consistently recommended by national travel editors and film curators.

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Leslie S.

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This little gem of a museum includes a permanent exhibition from the collection as well as changing shows. I particularly enjoyed the gallery of historic cameras, from Ansel Adams’s Brownie to the very first digital camera (yes, a young Kodak engineer and his close associates pioneered the technology) to a camera designed to survey the moon in advance of the Apollo missions. The informative docent-led house tour takes you through several rooms. Besides being a visionary in the photographic realm, George Eastman was an avid gardener, and the grounds are a living tribute to his expertise. There are also silent and classic motion pictures that are regularly screened, including a yearly festival of films on the flammable nitrate stock (discontinued from use in 1951). The archive is world renowned.

Naz A.

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The Eastman Museum was the highlight of our visit to Rochester! The entire place is beautifully maintained and spotless, with stunning interiors that truly reflect its history. Our tour guide was amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience so much richer with their insights. There’s also a cozy café and engaging activities for kids, which makes it great for families. The museum is fully accessible for visitors using wheelchairs and offers large free parking, which was very convenient. Overall, it was the best activity we did in Rochester, and I highly recommend visiting!

Greg L.

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I love history and this place is full of it! The mansion is in pristine condition. Definitely get a tour for the docent was excellent. The gardens are beautiful, as you can see we had a perfect day for seeing the grounds. The Eastman Kodak museum is connected to the mansion...so much film history. Read the description of the large camera pic I posted, really interesting.

Shelly P.

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This was a great museum and mansion that far exceeded my expectations. As someone else also said, the guided tour is what makes it fun. The stories about George Eastman are eye opening and personal. I really enjoyed looking at all the cameras, video cameras, and technology through time. Eastman was a genius! His home and gardens were so different from other homes of 5he early 1900’s.

Donna F.

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The George Eastman Museum is an absolute gem in Rochester, and my recent visit was outstanding from start to finish. The museum itself is beautifully preserved, blending the elegance of George Eastman’s historic home with fascinating exhibits on photography, cinema, and innovation. What truly made the experience memorable, however, was the docent-led tour. Our guide was not only knowledgeable but also engaging, weaving together history, personal anecdotes, and fun facts that brought Eastman’s story to life. They had a wonderful way of explaining details about the house, gardens, and Eastman’s legacy in a way that kept everyone in the group interested. I especially enjoyed being taken into the garden, where the docent, Marianne highlighted design elements and shared thoughtful insights I would have missed if I had toured on my own. It gave the whole visit a personal touch and made the history feel vibrant and accessible. If you’re planning to visit, I highly recommend taking a docent-led tour—it elevates the entire experience and gives you a much deeper appreciation for both George Eastman and the museum’s collections.

JitkaKac

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Amazing museum, house and gardens! We were lucky to hear the organ being played which was very pleasant and making the atmosphere special. Beautifully preserved rooms. They also have a cafe inside the museum. Plenty of parking.

Laura H.

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Very kind staff, beautiful property and nicely arranged historical rooms. We found the experience overall not worth the price - especially on the photography/video side. That said, we aren’t huge connaisseurs in this field. Maybe better suited to photography aficionados or if you follow a guided tour?

Ariel S.

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A must see if you are visiting Rochester! The guided tour of the mansion portion is well worth it if you enjoy history, we are Rochester natives and yet still learned a ton about George Eastman/Kodak.