Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Rochester

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo)

Art center with curated modern exhibits. Contemporary art from established & emerging artists is the focus at this non-profit center.

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The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play

Toy & game exhibits for kids of all ages. Historic, interactive look at toys & games, from video-game exhibits to a walk down "Sesame Street."

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Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

Susan B. Anthony Museum & House

Museum devoted to the civil rights hero. Artifacts & materials displayed in Susan B. Anthony's former home & site of her 1872 arrest.

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Memorial Art Gallery

Memorial Art Gallery

Medieval art to 20th-century sculpture. Sprawling collection from medieval to contemporary works, with paintings by Rembrandt & Monet.

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RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)

RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center)

Exhibits & shows exploring Earth & space. 3-floor learning center with hands-on kids' exhibits & a planetarium featuring films & star shows.

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Art Museum of Rochester-AMoR

Art Museum of Rochester-AMoR

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RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

Giant screens & simulated space missions. Venue with giant-screen films, simulated space missions, laser light shows & classes.

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Warner Castle

Warner Castle

1854 replica of a Scottish castle. Self-guided tours of an 1854 residence modeled after a Scottish castle, along with a sunken garden.

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Lamberton Conservatory

Lamberton Conservatory

Historic reconstruction of 1911 building. This conservatory is a modern reconstruction of a 1911 building housing palms & ferns.

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George Eastman Museum

George Eastman Museum

Museum of photos & film in 1905 mansion. Photography & film collections in a Colonial Revival mansion with a theater for rare screenings.

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Lilac Adventure Zone

Lilac Adventure Zone

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ARTISANworks

ARTISANworks

Multidisciplinary art & event space. Renovated factory building housing many multidisciplinary art pieces & offering event space.

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Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo

19th-century park with an African safari. Veteran zoo with native & exotic animals, including an African safari tour with lions & elephants.

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The Imaginarium

The Imaginarium

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LASERTRON

LASERTRON

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Clubhouse Fun Center (Greece)

Clubhouse Fun Center (Greece)

Water theme park & family entertainment. Aquatic complex chain with additional land attractions including mini-golf, laser tag & go-karts.

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Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse

Historic lighthouse with panoramic view. Lighthouse built in 1822, with a 40-ft. tower & a lantern room with views, plus museum displays.

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Living 19th century village museum. Real-life 19th century village with costumed workers, animals, a school, gallery & 175 rural acres.

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