History | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.
6393 East River Rd
W. Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" W

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

Colonial Belle

Family friendly tour boat located in Fairport, NY on the historic waters of the Erie Canal. The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating on the historic Erie Canal. Our vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 149 passengers with a fully accessible enclosed lower deck and an upper open-air deck. The enclosed first deck offers comfortable seating, a full-service bar and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of "ducking down" for low bridges. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Narrated Lock Cruises, Event Cruises, School Field Trip Cruises & Private Charters available. Cruising season: mid-May through October
400 Packett's Landing
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: (585) 223-9470
43° 6' 2.646" N, 77° 26' 26.7216" W

Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

REAL TRAINS, REAL FUN! The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad museum is located just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester, and is home to the largest collection of historic trains in New York State! Your visit begins at our restored 1909 Erie Railroad train station where you'll pick up your tickets. Enjoy real vintage train rides, tour our museum grounds and exhibits, and explore Rochester's rich railroading heritage. The museum is open for fun special events April through December. Please visit our web site for schedules and ticket reservations.
282 Rush Scottsville Road
Rush , NY , 14543 43° 0' 11.9772" N, 77° 43' 15.8412" W

Location:

980 Ridge Road
Webster, NY, 14580
United States

Phone:

585-872-7075

Organization:

National Park Service

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
09/27/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Organization:

Mendon Public Library

Location:

22 North Main Street
Honeoye Falls, NY, 14472
United States

Phone:

585-704-6750

Bicentennial Basics of the Erie Canal

Dates: 
05/20/2025
Time: 
6:30-7:30 PM

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Books Sandwiched In - The Frozen River

Dates: 
06/12/2025
Time: 
12:00PM-1:00PM

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Books Sandwiched In - The Women

Dates: 
05/26/2025
Time: 
12:00PM-1:00PM

Location:

Cuba Library
39 E Main St
Cuba, NY, 14727
United States

Phone:

5853598695

Cuba Library- Alma (Alma de Mexico)

Dates: 
09/13/2025
Time: 
1:00pm to 1:45pm

Location:

FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Ave.
Hudson, NY, 12534
United States

Phone:

518-822-1875

FASNY Museum Centennial Celebration

Dates: 
05/31/2025
Time: 
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Fort Niagara in the War of 1812

Dates: 
08/30/2025
08/31/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8110

Frances Perkins: Breaking a Barrier

Dates: 
06/05/2025
Time: 
4PM

Location:

Merriman Playground
Merriman Street
Rochester , NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585-410-1891

Gluten-Free Food Walking Tour

Dates: 
06/07/2025
Time: 
11:00 am

Location:

Hornell Public Library
64 Genesee St
Hornell, NY, 14843
United States

Phone:

5853598695

Hornell Public Library- Leah Ou

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
11:00am-2:00pm

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8380

Location:

269 Ogden Center Road
Spencerport, NY, 14559
United States

Phone:

585-617-6181

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8370

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8370

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8370

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

585-428-8304

Local History Walking Tours

Dates: 
05/21/2025
06/04/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
May - August 6:00pm - 7:30pm; September 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Native Nations at Niagara

Dates: 
05/31/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location:

962 East Ave
Rochester, NY, 14607
United States

Phone:

585.244.3377

Rochester Greek Festival 2025

Dates: 
05/29/2025
05/30/2025
05/31/2025
Time: 
11 am -11 pm, Food lines close at 9 pm

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Siege of Niagara 1759

Dates: 
07/04/2025
07/05/2025
07/06/2025
Time: 
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

102 Morrow Plaza
Youngstown, NY, 14174
United States

Phone:

716-745-7611

Soldiers Through the Ages

Dates: 
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

17 Madison Street
Rochester, NY, 14608
United States

Phone:

585.235.6124

Susan B. Anthony Guest Lecture Series

Dates: 
06/11/2025
Time: 
1 pm

Location:

115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14604
United States

Phone:

(585) 428-8370

Organization:

Location:

132 Market St
Palmyra , NY, 14522
United States

Phone:

(315) 597-6981

Underground Railroad Walk & Talk

Dates: 
05/22/2025
Time: 
7 pm

Location:

132 Market St.
Palmyra, NY, 14522
United States

Phone:

(315) 597-6981

Underground Railroad Walk and Talk

Dates: 
05/22/2025
Time: 
7-8 pm