Rochester Museum and Science Center
Discover the wonders of science and history at this Rochester Museum which features a planetarium.
What is the Rochester Museum and Science Center?
The Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) offers an exciting and educational experience for visitors of all ages! Conveniently located near the George Eastman Museum and other arts and culture attractions, RMSC invites guests to explore topics such as physics, astronomy and local Western New York history and culture. The museum features various interactive exhibits and learning opportunities as well as a planetarium.
What to Expect at the Rochester Museum and Science Center
Uncover the stories that shaped New York State at RMSC. Through a series of artifacts and multimedia exhibits, visitors can learn about the region’s role in the Underground Railroad as well as the history of the area’s Indigenous peoples.
Guests can learn about the past and present creatures that call New York state home—coming face-to-face with a woolly mammoth and a saber-tooth tiger, before exploring the habitats of black bears, deer and native birds.
Young visitors with a passion for STEM have the opportunity to experiment with meteorological tools, discover what it takes to be an astronaut, learn about wind currents and erosion and experience the power of electricity firsthand with the museum’s Electricity Theater.
Don’t miss the Strasenburgh Planetarium, where visitors can enjoy laser shows, explore the cosmos through interactive space education programs and get to know the constellations in the night sky.
Additional Info
Admission cost:
Adult – $23
Senior (63+) – $22
Student (3-18) – $21
College Student – $22
Plan Your Visit to RMSC
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday: 9AM – 5PM
Sunday: 11AM – 5PM
Monday: Closed
Where is the Rochester Museum and Science Center?
Take Amtrak to the Rochester Museum and Science Center
Experience the Rochester Museum and Science Center via Amtrak to Rochester Station in Rochester—Don’t forget to use Amtrak’s See New York and Save 15% discount!
From Rochester Station, get picked up and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Rochester office today at: 585-423-2220.