Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester, New York, United States
Rochester Museum and Science Center is a dedicated center for education in science, technology, and history. Beside the museum is the Strasenburgh Planetarium operated by the science center. It is located in Rochester, New York. The museum prides its collection of 1.2 million artifacts. It was originally Rochester Municipal Museum established in 1972. The science museum offers exhibit tours for adults and Electricity Theater. It is filled with hands-on experience in science and educative tours about the stars, constellations, and planets. One of their missions is to encourage people to push the limits of their imagination through experiencing science.
The nearby museums are the Strong National Museum of Play and George Eastman Museum Admission. The Strong National Museum of Play is the only collections-based museum solely devoted to playing not only for children but for the entire family. It is included in the top 10 list of best museums in the U.S. George Eastman House is for photography and film fans and enthusiasts. It features an exhibition of contemporary and historical photography and moving image art. It has been considered a national historic landmark and was founded in 1974. For quick eats and full-meals, tourists can visit restaurants like Tournedos Steakhouse, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, and Di Bella's Old Fashioned Sandwiches, to name a few. Tourists can opt for top-rated hotels around the area. This includes The Inn on Broadway and Hyatt Regency Rochester, which have luxurious amenities. A more affordable option is the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson and Radiance Inn and Suites.