Art Museums
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ARTISANworks Avant-garde and Modern Art space in an old factory.
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ARTWalk Urban art trail connecting different museums and art spaces.
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George Eastman Museum World's oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world's oldest film archives.
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Memorial Art Gallery Sprawling collection from medieval to contemporary works, with paintings by Rembrandt & Monet.
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Rochester Contemporary Art Center Exhibits and supports contemporary art of all forms.
Children's and Toy Museums
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Strong National Museum of Play Second largest interactive children’s museum in the United States.
History Museums
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Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Museum The oldest active surviving lighthouse on Lake Ontario.
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Emily L. Knapp Museum Local history museum in Brockport.
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Fairport Historical Museum Local history museum in Fairport.
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Ganondagan Art and cultural center, full-size replica of a 17th-century Seneca Bark Longhouse and miles of trails in Victor.
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Genesee Country Village & Museum A 19th-century living history museum covering more than 600 acres.
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High Falls Center & Interpretive Museum Local history museum in Rochester.
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Hoffman Clock Museum Unique collection of timepieces in Newark.
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Military History Society of Rochester Includes artifacts and material from all eras of the military history of the United States.
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Newark-Arcadia Historical Society Local history museum in Newark.
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Rochester Medical Museum & Archives Temporary exhibits: photos, art and historical vignettes.
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Rochester Museum & Science Center A portion of the museum is dedicated to local history.
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Webster Museum and Historical Society Local history museum in Webster.
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Greece Historical Society & Museum Local history museum in the Town of Greece
House Museums
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George Eastman Museum Former residence of Kodak founder George Eastman.
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Stone-Tolan House Historic home located at Brighton that is believed to have been built in 1792.
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Susan B. Anthony House Home of Susan B. Anthony for forty years, while she was a national figure in the women's rights movement.
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Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum Historical cobblestone farm in Henrietta built in 1830, which has been turned into a museum.
Natural Science Museums
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Rochester Museum & Science Center Dedicated to community education in science and technology.
Transportation Museums
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1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum Aviation museum in Geneseo.
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Edgerton Model Railroad Room at Edgerton Park Historic model train room that depicts Rochester.
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Glen H. Curtiss Museum Aviation museum in Hammondsport.
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Medina Railroad Museum One of the largest standing wooden freight depots in the country in Medina.
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New York Museum of Transportation Features a collection of antique trolley cars, a steam locomotive, and many other vehicles in Henrietta.
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Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum Railroad museum in Rush.
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Rochester Auto Museum Small collection of classic cars.
Miscellaneous Museums
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Corning Museum of Glass Showcases glass and glassmaking.
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Jell-O Gallery Dedicated entirely to Jell-O.
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Rush Rhees Library - Hosts two historical exhibits a year open to the public.
See Also
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Rochester Neighborhoods - Lists historic districts.