George Eastman Museum

World's foremost museum of photography and cinema located on the historic estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography.

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    eastman.org

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900 East Ave Rochester , NY 14607 United States

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Paul Davey

Amazing innovator, and home to the worlds first multi-room sound system ! Ask nicely and they might even play a tune for you

Rebekah Cornell

This is such a historic museum , everyone in Rochester should stop by at least once in their life. Beautiful house and the gardens are gorgeous in the summer.

Mark Dempski

Tours are great! Really give amazing detail about the history of George Eastman and film photography .

Eastman House

Lost Birds, The Carolina Parakeet, The Labrador Duck , The Heath Hen, The Passenger Pigeon and the Great Auk all here throughout the Gardens ...find them all!

Mo F

Go during the flower exhibit in February! Flowers are staged throughout the house!

HISTORY

This Museum was home to George Eastman. It’s the world’s oldest photography museum & one of the world’s oldest film archives which was opened to the public in 1949.

Danica Burdick

One of my favorite places in the New York area. Beautiful home and beautiful history.

Marc Mayer

The grounds can be as impressive as the rooms here. Expect to spend some time here, especially in the galleries .

Rochester NY

Another must see in Rochester... the world's oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives in the world.

Mike Barker

Great museum with awesome gardens . Lots of history of Rochester here.

Karl Krzok

The changing exhibits make ti a place you should visit several times a year-so become a member! You'll get discounts on the movies too.

Jennifer Cisney

If you become a member you can go on the upstairs downstairs tour & see things not open to the public. They have great photo exhibits & movies in the Dryden Theatre too.

Anita Mac

Take the tour if you have time. Very interesting insight into the man and the house

Shannon Ealy

The gift shop in Mr. Eastman's mansion abode has a classic feel, with a well-chosen selection of DVDs, books and photo prints .

Mark Dempski

Interesting information and great tours

University Place

Definitely an interesting spot to get some history behind the founder of so many successful and inspiring institutions in Rochester, NY! Amazing architecture .

Randi Cohen Coblenz

Quie interesting - wish we had more time for this. Houses the original prints from Wizard of Oz!

Photo Editing Company

I like your photos. Great exhibit .

Scott

One of the most awe inspiring places I have ever been...George was an icon

Rebecca Birnie

Ask guides to demonstrate the player organ - awesome pipes!

Mary Myers

GEM is a gem!

Liana Casciani

Student discount on admissions tickets and technicolor exhibit is going on until the end of April 2015!

Michelle Ashby

Love the Colorama exhibit ; the Jim Pond photo of the family in the convertible designates the beginning of American family dysfunction.

George Eastman Museum

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Gingerbread , Trees and the holiday spirit at the big house!

Alex Robertson

lovely theater

Mike Barker

Check out the museum of photography as well .

Hano A

The man behind Kodak. Must see.

Thomas Myers

Open the safe upstairs. You never know what u will find. Directions are on the door.

Steve Caruso

See the terrific "A Matter of Memory" exhibit .

Doug Byrne

The elephant on display is his spare elephant head.

Eric Lubarsky

Nice tour , live music concerts

Robert Hopper

Thank you George Eastman for a wonderful career at your company.

Daina Burke

Most comprehensive collection of Lewis Hine photography and historical data in the world.

Katelin R

Katie Baldwin's 2 cent tour is the best way to see the mansion! Read more

Tim Reynolds

Great exhibit if Rock n Roll photos

Kay Rae

John and Justin Young give an excellent tour !

christina dicken

Check out the "Where We Live" exhibit before it ends on Valentines Day. Some of the D&C photographers are featured in it. Read more

Justin Waters

beautifully curated photo exhibition

Tori Valente

The Eastman House is closed on Mondays.

Nick G

Gingerbread exhibit is fun!

Erin Kobie

rochester international movie festival ! always entertaining!

Steffi D

archives are awesome!

mfpm

rad backyard/garden

Débora Gauziski

Museu incrível para os que têm interesse por fotografia . As exposições temporárias e o acervo permanente são muito bons. Os tours pela mansão e jardins do museu tb são recomendados.

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