Our Mission
The Rochester Museum & Science Center stimulates broad community interest and understanding of science and technology, and their impact — past, present, and future — on our lives.
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Take a journey into the world of sound and music at the RMSC starting this October.
Adult lifelong learners, are you interested in exploring featured RMSC exhibitions at a greater depth? Embark on an expert-led experience!
Feb. 16 – Feb. 24
Join us for the fifth annual Animal Week at RMSC! Explore and discover the amazing animal kingdom from insects to mammals and beyond.
Journey from Earth, through our solar system and galactic neighborhood, and back down to the micro world of molecules in this brand new feature presentation.
A monthly show devoted to the 1968 Carl Zeiss Mark VI star projector, with a live presenter conducting a tour of the original Planetarium sky.
Opens Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019
Strasenburgh Planetarium Celebrating 50 Years
Since RMSC’s Strasenburgh Planetarium first opened its doors in 1968, generations of Rochesterians have explored the wonders of the universe under its dome—and exciting changes are on the horizon as we look forward to the next 50 years!
February Break Week Mini-Camps at RMSC Cumming Nature Center
February 18-23
Breat out of the classroom at Cumming Nature Center during February Break week.
March 23-24 and March 30-31
Explore the science and lore of maple syrup production and have a delicious pancake breakfast.
Feb. 16 and 17
Embrace the best of winter with a full weekend of Nordic sport, hot food, family activities, crafts, hikes, "SnOlympics", and more!
The Rochester Museum & Science Center stimulates broad community interest and understanding of science and technology, and their impact — past, present, and future — on our lives.
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