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George Eastman House

International Museum of Photography and Film, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
585-271-3361
Ranked #5 of 25 attractions in Rochester
4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Historic Sites
Description: The man behind Kodak endowed many Rochester philanthropic interests, and his 50-room mansion is now a photography and film museum.
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Rochester, New York, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Good ol' George committs suicide because he has completed his life's work. Kodak is bankrupt and the city is crashing. Just don't see the value. More

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Corning, New York
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

As a museum of photography I expected to see more technology of photography but instead it was more about photographs and the biography of George Eastman. Definitely plan your visit around the times of the docent lead tours. More

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Rochester, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Although the technology is now very dated, the physics involved and the history are still very interesting. A nice historical setting and some good performance spaces. More

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Oshawa, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

What a great house! I highly recommend it! Mr. Eastman was a true philanthropist and business genious. The staff were pleasant and informative. The gardens are beautiful. More

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Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Great exhibitions. It was hard to view the house while there was a tour going on. More

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Rochester, New York
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Enjoy going to the Eastman HOuse but it is getting pricey. Took My Mom for the Gingerbread Houses but got there a day too late. Lady at the desk politely gave me a refund which was very nice. More

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Macedon, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

While the house itself is a fabulous example of a mansion of its day, it is a little bit of a snooze and doesn't command much of your time. Going around Christmas with the fund-raising auction of decorated and donated trees, wreathes, and gingerbread houses spices up the visit a bit. More

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Rochester, New York, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Interesting stuff to see here if you can take a quick trip through the displays. I was there for an event, and not sure I would make a trip just to see this. There was an Amsel Adams display (Kodak owns several of the original photos I believe) during my visit, which was a bonus! Not sure if the photos... More

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Brewster, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This spectacular mansion captures everything you'd expect. It was well curated and we're glad we visited. More

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Bellingham, WA
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101 reviews 101 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

As a photographer I had to make a pilgrimage to the George Eastman Home. I am so happy I did. We took a guided tour of Eastman's home and then walked through the several galleries of photography that spans the history of the art for. Other galleries display antique cameras and other photographic equipment. The House is also home to... More

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