This week, the Museum & Science Center Is Open:
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Tue
09/15Closed!
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Wed
09/16Closed!
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Thu
09/17Closed!
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Fri
09/18Closed!
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Sat
09/19Closed!
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Sun
09/20Closed!
- CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
Mon
09/21Closed!
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Museum & Science Center General Admission
Museum & Science Center
Admission is Always free for rmsc members
Did you know? An RMSC annual membership pays for itself in as little as two visits! Membership offers our BEST savings value!
$23
General Admission
Adults 18+
$22
Seniors & Students
Valid ID Required
$21
Youth Admission
Children 3-18
FREE
Toddler Admission
Children under 3
Tickets not required
$20
Active Military / Veteran Admission
Valid Military ID required at Welcome Desk
$5
Museums For All
EBT Card required at
Welcome Desk
FREE
Tribal citizens
Tribal ID card or Indian Status Card Required at Welcome Desk
FREE
Educators, AFTER booking a field trip
Valid ID Required at
Welcome Desk
Tickets to Planetarium shows must be purchased separately.
Tickets purchased online are valid for the date selected and are non-refundable.
planning a visit to the Strasenburgh Planetarium, too?
Receive a $4 discount on combined admission when you purchase your tickets at the
Planetarium Box Office or Museum & Science Center Welcome Desk.
Tickets to Planetarium shows and the Museum & Science Center must be purchased separately.
Tickets purchased online are valid for the date selected and are non-refundable.
Discounts available!
The RMSC believes visiting and learning should be accessible to all. We currently have discounts available for several different groups. Click the + below to learn more.
See eligible discounts
museums for all $5 admission
The RMSC is a participating museum of Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits or Medicaid may visit the Museum & Science Center at a reduced admission rate, up to four people, with the presentation of an EBT or Medicaid card. This offer is not valid at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium or RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
Purchase a Museums for All family memberships here.
Blue Star Museums $3 Discount
The RMSC offers a $3 discount year-round to both active military and veterans.
Through Blue Star Museums: from Armed Forces Day in May to Labor Day in September, we provide free admission to active-duty military including Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, marines, National Guard, and Reserve members, with up to five family members. Please bring your Geneva convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card to show to our Welcome Center team upon arrival.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, The Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America.
ASTC Members
Members of the Buffalo Museum of Science and other participating ASTC science centers or museums can visit the Museum & Science Center for free!
Please show your membership card at the Welcome Desk. This discount does not apply to Strasenburgh Planetarium shows.
tribal citizens
The RMSC offers free admission to the Museum & Science Center, Cumming Nature Center, and Star Shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium for enrolled members of federally and state-recognized tribes and nations, including First Nations. This commitment honors Indigenous communities and acknowledges that the land on which the RMSC sits has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples since time immemorial.
For free admission, please present your tribal ID card or Indian Status Card to our Welcome Center team upon arrival.
RIT NTID-Free
Students, faculty, and staff of RIT’s NTID program receive free admission to the RMSC Museum & Science Center.
A badge or ID must be shown to receive this admission benefit.
Educators
Educators: Visit our Field Trips webpage to learn more about how to redeem your Educator discount and the curriculum-based field trips that we offer!
Group reservations $10/person
Group reservations admit your group at a discounted rate of $10/person.
This ticket is for Museum & Science Center general admission only. You must have 10 or more people in your party to be considered a group. Additional charge(s) may apply for special exhibitions or programs.
Please call 585.697.1942 or email in**@**sc.org to place a group reservation in advance.
Admission Happy Hour
Visit the RMSC Museum & Science Center Tuesday-Friday between 4–5pm and you’ll receive $2 off of your admission!
This offer excludes holidays & school break weeks.
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NYSUT member $5 admission
NYSUT members receive $5 admission.
This offer is limited to one ticket per transaction.
Corporate Members Free August
Employees and up to three guests receive free admission to the RMSC Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, and Cumming Nature Center, with 50% off admission for additional guests. Enjoy unlimited visits all August long!
Closures & Holiday Hours
Please note: During the school year (September-June), the RMSC is closed on Mondays, except during school holidays.
Upcoming holiday hours
CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
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CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
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CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
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CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
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CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
CLOSED
CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
CLOSED
CLOSED 9/07–9/21 for Close Weeks
CLOSED
OPEN for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Open Hours
Closing early for Holiday Bazaar
Open Hours
CLOSED for special event
CLOSED
*OPEN for Holiday Bazaar guests only
Open Hours
*OPEN for Holiday Bazaar guests only
Open Hours
*OPEN for Holiday Bazaar guests only
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CLOSED for Holiday
CLOSED
CLOSING EARLY for Holiday
Open Hours
CLOSED for Holiday
CLOSED
OPEN for School Break
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Wayfinding
Location
The Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, Eisenhart Auditorium, and Gannett Building are all located on a 13-acre campus just minutes from downtown Rochester, NY.
RMSC Museum & Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester NY, 14607
RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
657 East Avenue
Rochester NY, 14607
Driving Directions
The Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, Eisenhart Auditorium, and Gannett Building are all located on a 13-acre campus just minutes from downtown Rochester, NY.
RMSC Museum & Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester NY, 14607
RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
657 East Avenue
Rochester NY, 14607
Directions
- Take the I-490 Expressway.
- Exit at Culver Road.
- Go north on Culver Road.
- Turn left on East Avenue.
- Proceed approximately one mile to 657 East Avenue.
- Turn left onto the campus for FREE parking.
Museum & Science Center map
Language accessibility
Live translation, provided at no cost to visitors
300+ Languages available, including ASL
In an effort to reduce language access barriers, the RMSC provides Propio language devices for live translation with an on-demand professional interpreter available either over the phone, or via video. Translation can be requested at the RMSC Welcome Desk or Planetarium Box Office.
rmsc Discovery CAFÉ HOURS
Tuesday–Sunday: 11am–2pm
visitor Code of Conduct
Health Safety
Your safety is our top priority. See below to learn about our policies and procedures to create a safe space for all.
What we’re doing to keep you safe
- Providing substantial access to hand sanitizer and encouraging hand washing often.
- Cleaning and disinfecting throughout our facility.
- For more information, see RMSC’s Cleaning and Sanitation Standards below.
What we’re asking our visitors to do
- Stay home if you are not feeling well.
- Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and be sure to cough/sneeze into your elbow.
RMSC Cleaning and Sanitation Standards
- We have worked diligently to ensure a safe environment for all who come through our doors. We will continue to rely on guidance from the CDC, New York State Department of Health, and Monroe County Health Department to make operational decisions and adjustments as necessary.
- RMSC custodial staff is on-site before, during, and after the Museum & Science Center, Nature Center, and Planetarium operating hours to sanitize and clean the restrooms, cafe, common areas, and exhibit galleries.
- Staff are frequently cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces and highly interactive and hands-on surfaces.
- Multiple hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the Museum & Science Center, Planetarium, and Nature Center.
- Staff and volunteers are required to frequently wash their hands and to not come to work if they are sick or have a fever.
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