George Eastman Museum
The George Eastman Museum, also referred to as George Eastman House and the International Museum of Photography and Film, is a photography museum, located on the grounds of the George Eastman's estate in Rochester, New York. Records date it to 1947. Close by, Blue Cross Arena is 1.5 mi away.
A museum inside Rochester
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 102" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Rochester
George Eastman Museum is inside Rochester, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC) has airline service, about 5 miles from George Eastman Museum.
Established in 1947
George Eastman Museum dates from 1947. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
A visit to George Eastman Museum can follow the seasons below.
George Eastman Museum
The George Eastman Museum, also referred to as George Eastman House and the International Museum of Photography and Film, is a photography museum, located on the grounds of the George Eastman's estate in Rochester, New York. Opened to the public in 1949, it is the oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world's oldest film archives.
Known for its collections in the fields of photography and cinema, the museum is also a leader in film preservation and photograph conservation, educating archivists and conservators from around the world. Home to the 500-seat Dryden Theatre, the museum is located on the estate of entrepreneur and philanthropist George Eastman, the founder of Eastman Kodak Company. The estate was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1947
- Opened
- 1949
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1966) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 17K a year
Overnight near George Eastman Museum
For a bed close by, look to Rochester (27) and Henrietta (27).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From George Eastman Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | in town | — | 27 14 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 206,108 | $140K | D |
| Henrietta | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 27 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 48,832 | $224K | — |
| Brighton | 2 mi south | 5 min | 8 8 hotels | 36,695 | $282K | C+ |
| Greece | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 campground | 94,484 | $190K | C+ |
| Gates | 7 mi west | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 motel | 28,988 | $171K | C− |
| Perinton | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 46,823 | $310K | — |
| Webster | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 10 5 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 45,309 | $269K | B+ |
| Pittsford | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 30,588 | $389K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near George Eastman Museum
Other well-known places within 67 miles.
Big draw48 mi LakeLake Ontario
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
12 mi Stadium & arenaBlue Cross Arena
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
2in town MuseumThe National Museum of Play
49 mi LakeSeneca Lake
321 mi MountainCumorah43 mi Theme parkSix Flags Darien Lake1.5M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lake Ontario: NASA, Public domain · Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Blue Cross Arena: Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · The National Museum of Play: Misc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Seneca Lake: RochesterNY, Public domain · Cumorah: Hillcumorahpageantstage.jpg: la salebete derivative work: Eustress (talk), CC BY-SA 2.0
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Questions before you go
Is George Eastman Museum in Rochester?
Yes. It’s inside Rochester, NY.
When is the best time to visit George Eastman Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to George Eastman Museum?
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester (ROC), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near George Eastman Museum?
Rochester (in town, 27 places to stay), Henrietta (7 mi, 27 places to stay) and Brighton (2 mi, 8 places to stay).
From people who live in Rochester
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