Rochester is home to two National Historic Landmarks. George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film contains one of the largest collections of photographs, motion pictures, and photographic equipment in the world. The Susan B. Anthony House was the home of the legendary American civil rights leader during the most politically active period of her life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872.

Two fun destinations, The National Museum of Play at Strong Museum, and Rochester Museum & Science Center also help to share Rochester's culture. Strong Museum features whimsical, interactive learning and also houses the National Toy Hall of Fame. The Rochester Museum & Science Center creates inspiring, entertaining and educational experiences, enabling visitors to explore science and technology, the natural environment and our region's cultural heritage, including an extensive exhibit on the life of Frederick Douglass.

Acclaimed as New York State's finest comprehensive art museum outside of New York City, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is a spectacular landmark that houses one of the most impressive art collections in the state.

NEW EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY

Robert Weingarten:
6:30 AM-Jan. 14 through Feb. 12 - www.eastmanhouse.org. A series of 19 colorful photographs depicting Malibu mornings, displayed amidst the snow on the front lawn of George Eastman House. Robert Weingarten's 6:30 AM series captures the changing light and appearance of the same scene over the course of one year. He set up his camera in his Malibu home, pointed toward Santa Monica Bay, and photographed that view at precisely 6:30 a.m. The series is a collaboration between an artist and the forces of nature. George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

Picturing Eden. January 28 through June 18. www.eastmanhouse.org. An exhibition of more than 130 contemporary photographs that reveal the full picture of the garden, from dirt to design. Picturing Eden highlights the significance of a humanistic, culturally charged environment and its place in the history of art and photography. George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

FEBRUARY

Nicholas Nixon: The Brown Sisters Through February 5-www.eastmanhouse.org. A series of 30 annual photographs depicting four sisters, recently acquired by George Eastman House. The series, featuring photographer Nicholas Nixon's wife, was begun in 1975 and has increased annually by one image. "The pictures remind us of the family snapshot, the passage of time, and the relationship between photography and memory," said Alison Nordström, curator of photographs. George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

Paris: Photographs by Eugene Atget and Christopher Rauschenberg Feb. 18 through April 9-www.eastmanhouse.org. An exhibition that explores Paris through the lens of two photographers working a century apart. Paris: Photographs by Eugene Atget and Christopher Rauschenberg features 60 images by Eugene Atget (1857-1927), who photographed Paris in the first three decades of the 20th century, and Christopher Rauschenberg, who captured images of Paris at the end of the century. Atget's visual record of Paris, of many sites no longer standing, has become an inspiration for 20th century photographers. The intuitive visual quality of his work continues to attract attention and establishes him as one of the century's greatest photographers. George Eastman House. 585-271-3361.

MARCH

Photographer's Path IX- March 10- April 30-www.centerathighfalls.org. An exhibit of local artists photographs. Center at High Falls. 585-325-2030.

ONGOING

ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER
www.rmsc.org.
585-271-1880.

Motion Commotion. Hands-on exhibits invite you to investigate the ways we perceive (or think we perceive) motion, and some fascinating ways to see patterns of motion that are ordinarily invisible.

Under the Wings of the White Eagle: Rochester's Polish American Heritage. See images and objects that capture more than 100 years of Polish-American life in Rochester.

Turbulent Landscapes. Art and science blend in this exhibition exploring the patterns and processes of nature.

AdventureZone. Technology's magic interprets the underwater world of Lake Ontario. These interactive exhibits let you decide whether you are a hands-on or minds-in explorer, or even just a spectator.

At the Western Door. Step inside a log cabin to meet Samuel Parker, Eliza Parker and Asa Ground. Learn how the Seneca people created new lives for themselves in the 1830s. See extraordinary examples of the items crafted by Haudenosaunee people as they entered a market economy. Learn about clans and how they have been the "glue" that has held Haudenosaunee society together right up to the present.

Erie Canal Lock Interactive Model on Display. Modeled after Pittsford's Lock 32, this exhibit is nearly 14 feet long and 6 feet wide with two fully functional locks. Visitors control all mechanisms, from the doors and valves to the boats themselves.

Frederick Douglass Exhibit. Rochester's Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass spent 25 years in Rochester. Explore the life of this self-made leader from his humble birth as a chattel slave to his genius and celebrity as a powerful orator, courageous reformer, renowned author, newspaper editor and statesman. The exhibition presents compelling objects, documents and photographs as well as hands-on activities and recreated environments to allow visitors to "walk in Frederick Douglass' shoes."

Raceways. Experiment with momentum, friction, gravity and acceleration as you send wooden balls looping and racing over ramps. Raceways, a hands-on experience, teaches kids the principles of moving objects.

Rochester's 1873 Time Capsule. www.rochestertimecapsule.com - Visit this 127-year-old collection of materials once housed in a copper box in the cornerstone of Rochester's Old City Hall. See the actual box and a video of its opening, and discover the rich Rochester history these artifacts tell.

MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
www.mag.rochester.edu.
585-473-7720.

Wendell Castle. This new, long term installation of furniture and sculpture by Wendell Castle spans four decades of his distinguished career.

Italian Baroque Organ. See the only full-size antique Italian organ in North America with its 600 pipes and lavishly decorated 22-foot case.

Extreme Materials. Garden hoses, pencil shavings, fish skins, carrots, rubber tires, eggshells, smog…these are a few of the unorthodox substances you'll see in this new exhibition.

Coffins of Pa-Debehu. Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-Debehu-Aset. This is the lavishly decorated inner coffin of an Egyptian official from the 4th century BCE.

SUSAN B. ANTHONY HOUSE
www.susanbanthonyhouse.org
585-235-6124.

Susan B. Anthony's Exhibit. The house will present a commemoration of Susan B. Anthony's life, work and legacy.

GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE
www.eastmanhouse.org.
585-271-3361.

Where Do Cameras Come From? Explore the 200 year history of cameras.

The Remarkable George Eastman George Eastman in Focus is a semi-permanent exhibit.

Machines of Memory Exhibit Machines of Memory Exhibit: Cameras from the Technology Collection.

STRONG MUSEUM
www.strongmuseum.org.
585-263-2700.

Can you tell me How to Get to Sesame Street? Step onto Sesame Street and go hands-on with activities that you could only watch on T.V. Dozens of interactive components invite children to explore concepts about letters, words, numbers, and issues of diversity. Experience the famous brownstone facade of 123 Sesame Street. Visit the Fix-It Shop, Mr. Hooper's Store, Platinum Platters Music Shop and Gina's Day Care Center. See yourself on TV with the Muppets, drive Elmo around Sesame Street in a big yellow taxicab, sell movie tickets at the Circle in the Square Cinema ticket booth, and more.

Kid to Kid. A 4,000 square-foot, multi-level exhibition where kids and parents can let their imaginations roam freely through the world of communication. Climb aboard a helicopter and pilot the controls; visit communications deck and send a message to your pal; prepare, stamp, weigh and sort mail in the "Kid to Kid" post office; step upon a stage and pretend to be anyone or anything you desire, board the whaling ship at "Lighthouse Island." A parent's resource center offers valuable information about talking with, listening to and helping children develop communication skills.

Lady Liberty. See a likeness of Lady Liberty galore-more than 250 Statue of Liberty-related objects, including jigsaw puzzles, dolls, teddy bears, plates, lamps, rugs, wristwatches, radios and even statues that dance, glow or play music. Making Radio Waves. You're On the Air. Compare radio now and then as you create sound effects, conduct "on-air" interviews, and listen to famous moments in radio history. Produce a "Comedy Minute"; read excerpts from a variety of historic speeches including President Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor speech, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, and more.

National Toy Hall of Fame. Each year, the National Toy Hall of Fame at Strong Museum inducts toys that have achieved longevity and national significance in the world of play and imagination. Visit Barbie, G.I. Joe and more.

One History Place. Amid original artifacts and reproductions, children explore mini-environments and get a taste of life as it was a century ago.

Rochester Business Hall of Fame A tribute to the exemplary achievements and spirit of local business people who have helped shape the course of Rochester's history.

Super Kids Market . Recently expanded to twice the size and twice the fun! This is the place where kids run the store. Cruise the aisles and fill your grocery cart with a selection of colorful produce that looks so real, you can almost taste it. Deli, Meat, Seafood and Bakery departments are filled with highly interactive stations for dramatic role-playing.

TimeLab. Travel through time as you explore changing American trends in foods, fashions, music and more. This futuristic learning laboratory is brimming with objects from America's past and present. Enter TimeLab on the only operating time-travel machine in North America.

What's Hot In History? It's fun, cool and very "hands-on" - a futuristic, multimedia computer station designed primarily with teens and pre-teens in mind, yet featuring computer games that are challenging for all ages.

CITY OF ROCHESTER
www.cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6770

Rochester Public Market
Rochester Public Market is open for all to enjoy. Regular shopping days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Rochester Public Market.

GALLERIES GALORE

Rochester is known for having one of the best art experiences in the country.

Rochester Contemporary
www.rochestercontemporary.org. (formerly the Pyramid Arts Center) This non-profit arts organization serves the culturally and artistically diverse audiences of Western New York State. Since 1977, the Rochester Contemporary (RoCo) has encouraged the redefinition of contemporary art in upstate New York through its gallery and satellite exhibitions, educational programs, film and lecture series, performance art, and various multi-media initiatives. 585-461-2222.
Oxford Gallery www.oxfordgallery.com. For over four decades, the Oxford Gallery has brought the finest in contemporary art to private and corporate collectors in upstate New York. The Oxford's preeminence among area galleries rests upon its representation of over 60 artists of regional and national acclaim. The Oxford gallery maintains several thousand works in inventory, including paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture, and works in mixed media. They also offer a fine selection of American and European paintings from earlier periods: 18th, 19th, and 20th century artists. 585-271-5885.

Nan Miller Gallery
www.nanmillergallery.com. In existence for over 33 years, Nan Miller Gallery has earned a reputation of providing high quality artwork by international, national and emerging artists for homes and businesses. The extensive inventory represents a wide variety of styles from abstract to impressionism and pop to realism. The gallery is committed to enhancing your environment with the art best suited to your individual needs and taste. 585-292-1430.

The Spectrum Gallery
www.lumierephoto.com/spectrum/index.html. This gallery was founded in 1970, it is a private sales/educational space dedicated to showing the finest in contemporary and historic fine art photography. It is located in the heart of Rochester, New York, the international center for the arts and sciences of photographic imaging. 585-461-4447.

Artisan Works
www.artisanworks.net. This gallery is where art comes to life in the studio, on the walls and in your hands. Explore seemingly endless corridors displaying the works of some of the most exciting and talented artists and craftspeople. Shop at the Elizabeth Collection, a world-class, breathtaking, gallery of paintings, photography, 3-dimensional and kinetic art. Also watch as resident artists create their latest achievements. 585-288-7170.

Visual Studies Workshop
www.vsw.org. Broad interpretations of media-based arts are emphasized in the Visual Studies Workshop, Galleries and Traveling Exhibitions Service. Contemporary and historical exhibitions feature photography, mixed-media, video, film, audio, bookmaking, digital, computer and installation art. In addition, a unique sales inventory is available through The Collectors' Gallery. Artists' books from VSW Press are featured in The Bookstore. 585-442-8676.

Gallery r.
www.rit.edu/~galleryr. Gallery r is a School of Art educational laboratory site and visual arts venue for all RIT / College of Imaging Arts & Sciences students. As a metropolitan gallery, it presents art to the widest possible arts supportive audience and maintains a selected collection of student/alumni artwork for on-site consignment and sales. Gallery r actively educates and encourages viewers to examine the relevance of art and cultural exposure in their own lives. 585-242-9470.

High Falls Fine Art Gallery
www.centerathighfalls.org/art.htm. Rochester believes strongly in its artistic community, and has established a unique gallery dedicated to the year- round display and sale of work by local artists. Since its first exhibit in 1992, the Center at High Falls has represented more than 2000 area artists. You may also find solo exhibits in the first floor museum areas, where art displays enhance permanent historical exhibits. The variety of exhibits, appropriate for all ages to enjoy, include painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, weaving and much more. 585-325-2030.

Image City Photography Gallery
davidigital.com/imagecity/ . One of the newest small galleries to hit Rochester, Image City Photography Gallery is located in the heart of the city's Neighborhood of the Arts & Artwalk. Featuring the work of several Rochester area master photographers. 585-271-2540.

Anderson Alley Artists
www.andersonalleyartists.com. Anderson Alley Artists is a community of artists with studios on the second, third, and fourth floors of Village Gate above Fabrics & Findings, in a former factory building at 250 N. Goodman Street. Also within the heart of Rochester's "Neighborhood of the Arts." Several artists work in fiber, painting, printmaking, pastels, ceramics, drawing, textiles, photography, mixed media, sculpture, weaving, and book and lettering arts. You are invited to see demonstrations, ask questions, and spend a couple of hours in a very creative place! 585-473-0070.

Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
www.artsrochester.org. New Gallery located at 277 N. Goodman Street. The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is the local arts agency for the Rochester, New York metropolitan region. Its mission is to develop, promote and strengthen the cultural industry for the benefit of the people of the Rochester region. The Arts Council directly serves the cultural community - artists and cultural organizations - as well as the community at large. 585-473-4000.

Jembetat African Art Gallery
www.jembetat.com. Currently in its 14th year, Jembetat's collection features objects from West, Central, and East Africa through ritual masks, bronze figures, statues and fetishes used in ceremonies and rites of passage. The extensive collection also includes wooden bowls, weapons, glass beads, and authentic jewelry. By appointment. 800-688-6254/585-442-8960.

Many more galleries exist throughout the area. We encourage you to find these great artistic outlets in addition to the locations mentioned here.