Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time Steichen also devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship among art, nature, and creativity.
The Lambda Network at Kodak was the LGBTQ employee resource group that formed at the company’s Rochester headquarters in the early 1990s, when most queer workers were still closeted. Using never-before-shared archival documents, newspapers and magazines, photographs, video footage, and oral history interviews, Picturing Equality: The Lambda Network at Kodak explores how Lambda members changed Kodak’s corporate culture and benefit policies to be more LGBTQ inclusive
Join us for an enchanting afternoon luncheon offering! Set in the picturesque MacKay Home right in the heart of the Village square, we invite you to join us for a delightful experience filled with relaxation and laughter.
Explore, see, and experience our Historic Village. We invite you to tour spaces and buildings representing home, civic, social, economic, farm, and religious life throughout the 1800s.
As part of Blue Star Museums, the RMSC is extending its gratitude to those currently serving in the United States Military and up to five of their family members, by offering free admission to all three of its locations from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.
ZooBrew is Rochester’s favorite happy hour that also supports elephant conservation with a portion of each ticket sold!
Stroll through the Zoo after hours and stop at one of the many bars stationed throughout the property to grab a beer, cider, hard seltzer, wine or two! We’ll also have live music from Trailside to the Savanna Plaza, so no matter what you listen to you and your crew can dance the night away.
And in case you still need another reason to buy a ticket, we’ll also have Animal Ambassador meet and greets all night long where you can chat with keepers and learn more about the incredible animals who live at Seneca Park Zoo!
This Tony-Award-winning musical satire features a dystopian city where private toilets have been outlawed, sparking a rebellion packed with sharp satire, unforgettable songs, and twists that keep audiences guessing. While packed with heart, it hilariously skewers greed, politics, and the very idea of musicals themselves.
Walk the Destination Dinosaur trail to experience massive, moving dinosaurs like the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, the powerful Triceratops, the fierce Giganotosaurus and more than a dozen other life-size animatronic dinosaurs. Spot them flying overhead, hiding in the foliage and grazing along the dino path. Be sure to make memories with special photo opportunities, get hands-on with our fossil dig pit and enjoy our educational dino show happening daily at 12 and 2 p.m. at Center Stage!
Image City Photography Gallery presents Fur, Feathers, and Fins, a photography exhibition featuring the work of more than 70 photographers. The exhibit will be on display July 14 through August 9, 2026, at Image City Photography, 722 University Avenue; Rochester, NY.
Step back in time as you cruise along the historic Erie Canal. Live narration brings to life the bold vision that transformed a hare-brained idea into an engineering marvel that opened the American West. Travel through a working lock, soak in the scenery, and relax as history unfolds around you. Lunch is optional.
Enjoy some of Rochester’s favorite local musicians performing live aboard Sam Patch. Cruise the historic Erie Canal and travel through a working lock as you are serenaded at sunset.
06/26/26 – Kara Fink
07/10/26 – Uptown Groove
07/24/26 – Heart Throb String Band
08/07/26 – Nick LeDuc
08/21/26 – Fiddlers on the Genesee
09/04/26 – Old Erie
Enjoy some of Rochester’s favorite local musicians performing live aboard Riverie. Cruise the scenic Genesee River and historic Erie Canal and soak in the sunset as you are serenaded. Culminate the evening with a spectacular view of the Rochester skyline as you’ve never seen it before.
Savor the lush landscapes of the Genesee River as you cruise south past the University of Rochester, through Genesee Valley Park, and onto the Erie Canal. As you relax on the water, live narration will reveal the stories of how these historic waterways shaped our community. Your journey ends with a spectacular view of Rochester’s skyline as you’ve never seen it before.
Step back in time as you cruise along the historic Erie Canal. Live narration brings to life the bold vision that transformed a hare-brained idea into an engineering marvel that opened the American West. Travel through a working lock, soak in the scenery, and relax as history unfolds around you.
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