Behind the Scenes Tours
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Each tour is led by one of our expert collections staff members and includes:
- A brief, guided tour through a public exhibit
- A tour through one of our eight collections vaults
- A final Q & A session with our collections staff
Tours are for adult audiences (18+).
Please arrive promptly, as all tours will leave the lobby right at 6pm.
upcoming tours:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Rochester revealed:
exploring local inventions and innovators
Tour Locations: Third Floor Old Rochester + History Vault
You may know Rochester for its iconic contributions like Kodak, Xerox, the Garbage Plate, and Genesee Beer. But there’s so much more to uncover! Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour that dives into the fascinating and often-overlooked stories behind Rochester’s inventions and innovations. Explore how the city shaped democracy, birthed the idea of franchising, fueled the spiritualist movement, inspired a common craft item, and even played a part in creating a galaxy far, far away. Don’t miss this exciting journey into Rochester’s inventive spirit!
Please note these tours are 18+ due to subject matter. Content is for mature audiences. Tours will start promptly at 6pm and depart from the lobby.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Game On:
animals in games, a zoology tour
Tour Locations: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers®: Made With LEGO® Bricks + Expedition Earth + Zoology Vault
Have you ever wondered what animals inspired some of your favorite video, TCG, and tabletop game characters? Come face to face with zoological specimens of the amazing birds, mammals, insects, and more depicted in games of all kinds. Whether it’s owls running museums and gazing at the stars, giant spiders with unique abilities and amazing boss music, or foxes flying through space, we can experience and appreciate wildlife differently through the games we play.
Please note these tours are 18+ due to subject matter. Content is for mature audiences. Tours will start promptly at 6pm and depart from the lobby.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.