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upcoming At The rmsc
HOLIDAY LASER
The Planetarium’s family holiday spectacular returns as our new state-of-the-art laser system and full-dome visualization system combine to create a more colorful and immersive experience than ever before.
Wonders of Water
Our newest exhibit Wonders of Water is open NOW!
RMSC After Dark: Yule Ball
RMSC After Dark is a series of after-hours social events for adults 21 and over featuring full Museum & Science Center access and cash bars.
Support the 2022 Call for Curiosity
At the Rochester Museum & Science Center, we believe in a better future for all. And we believe achieving that future starts right now, through curiosity, exploration, and participation in science, culture, and the natural world. Will you join us in working toward a better future for all?
At The Museum & Science Center
RMSC After Dark: Yule Ball
RMSC After Dark is a series of after-hours social events for adults 21 and over featuring full Museum & Science Center access and cash bars.
Behind The Scenes Tours
A series of themed, behind the scenes tours to help you get a glimpse at our collections vaults.
A Deep Dive into the Watery World of Beavers
Cutting-edge science in an informal setting.
At The Strasenburgh Planetarium
Family Fun Day: Stars With Santa
Join us at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium for Stars with Santa to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family!
(NEW!) JWST: The Just Wonderful Space Telescope
This show fills the Star Theater dome with JWST’s first images to explore why seeing in infrared is a scientific superpower.
The Sky Tonight
Enjoy a concise tour of the stars, constellations, and planets in the current sky.
At The Cumming Nature Center
The CNC will be closed from Sunday, November 13 until Wednesday, December 14 to help take time to do seasonal maintenance, keep visitors safe, deep clean our facilities, and prepare for ski season!
Winter Solstice Celebration
Join us on our reopening weekend to celebrate the winter solstice.
Cumming Nature Center Forest School
Forest School provides children with the space to nurture their relationship with nature through unstructured play, curiosity-driven learning, hands-on projects and basic outdoor skills development.
Weekend Wild Walks
Explore the Cumming Nature Center landscape with one of our expert naturalists.
Always Free for RMSC Members!
RMSC Memberships offer a fun-filled year of exploration of our world and beyond. Connect with your own curiosity and tinker with hands-on exhibits, view awe-inspiring films and spectacular explosions, and participate in science experiments.
Learning With The RMSC
Stay curious with a hefty helping of hands-on, minds-on science and fun with additional enrichment programs from the RMSC. Explore summer and break week Curiosity Camps with exciting opportunities for young minds. Discover field trips for your class that will bring your curriculum to life. Bring your Scout Group for an experience full of fun-filled educational experiences. Experience non-traditional, enriching learning settings.
Join & Support The RMSC
The RMSC is a valuable community resource, with our three-floor Museum & Science Center, iconic Strasenburgh Planetarium, and picturesque Cumming Nature Center. You can support the RMSC and help to inspire a better future through all by becoming a member, attending an RMSC fundraising event, donating, or simply volunteering your time. Learn more about the opportunities to support the RMSC!
Plan Your Event at the RMSC
The RMSC offers elegant, classic, and science-inspired venues for your unforgettable wedding or event. Holding a wedding, family reunion, or corporate meeting? Choose from unique settings in the Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, or Cumming Nature Center.
Discover three floors filled with over 200 interactive science and history themed exhibits and science demonstrations.
Take a trip across the universe in our 65ft domed Star theater. Explore Star shows, laser shows, and featured giant screen films.
Explore 15 miles of hiking and ski trails, a Visitor Center, and year-round events and environmental education programs.