Built in 1905 for George Eastman (who bequeathed it to the city of Rochester upon his death), chartered as a museum in 1947, this building is the world’s oldest photography museum (400,000 photographs), as well as one of the oldest film archives (28,000 titles).

As such, the museum is also famous for having pioneered film and photography preservation. It’s most famous exhibits include the Civil War photographs by Alexander Gardner, the Alden Scott Boyer collection, the Louis Walton Sipley collection, and the Gabriel Cromer collection. There is also an excellent exploration of the film and photography technology, with over 16000 historical artefacts. Those who visit the museum for research end up perusing the extensive library.

Additionally, the museum houses the furnishings, books, and decorative arts of George Eastman himself. The museum is also the location of the historic Dryden Theatre.

• Free parking available.
• Guided tours must be booked in advance.

• Seniors (65+): $13
• Students (with ID): $5
• Children (5-17): $5
• Free for under 4.
• Group Guided Tours: $10 + $1 for every additional person on tour.
• Dryden Theatre: Adult: $8; Students (with ID): $4; Free for under 17.

Dryden Theatre Screenings: 

• Tuesday to Saturday: 7:30pm
• Sunday: 2:00pm
• Timings may vary.

• By Bus: 45-47X/48X, 45-48X/4X, 45-51/13X, 45/51/47/48/1X, 45/51/47/48/34, 45/51/47/48/36X, 47/48/1X, 48, 51X/38X stop University & Portsmouth.
• By Bus: 57, 81 stop East & Portsmouth.
• By Car

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