This is a well-maintained museum and the Eastman House is an added bonus with the elephant in the solarium! Great for those interested in the history of the camera and Eastman's part in that history.

This is a well-maintained museum and the Eastman House is an added bonus with the elephant in the solarium! Great for those interested in the history of the camera and Eastman's part in that history.
We learned lots about both Eastman and the history of pocket cameras. Amazing period details in the Eastman mansion. Interesting exhibit of pocket cameras.
Sure, we all know about Kodak is struggling to survive. However, if you're into photography and want to learn more about George Eastman you've got to come here!
Fantastic!!!! Great for history buffs!! George was quite an interesting person. I liked that you could go on a self guided tour using your cell phone. Very unique.
this is rich in rochester history, and all over the mansion there are photos and connections to days gone by and distinguished guests of political and historical note. architecturally very cool.
Take the tour! The museum of photography is worth an hour with lots of interesting things to see - hardware and photos. What's really special is the house, and you can't fully appreciate it without the guide telling you about the stuffed elephant head and the way the whole house was "stretched" to create the perfect proportions.
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$12 per adult. It opens at 10:00 AM. We caught the 10:30 AM tour. It was good to have a tour guide. It was good to have historical information on George Eastman as well as see the great old house. We spent about two hours in the house and gift shop.
This is a gorgeous mansion with informative tours. Beautiful spring flower display inside. Lovely gardens outside in the summer. Very good exhibits from around the country plus permanent exhibits.
A must for any resident or tourist to the area. It is simply amazing how this man pioneered the field of photography and donated so much to our community and region through philantropic ideals. After this, go to the George Eastman Theatre which is next to the Eastman School of Music. The Jazz fest is growing in National popularity and...
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This place is truely a palace and excellent representation of the work of George Eastman. Browse through the history of photographic equipment and then take it back in the Eastman House cafe. After that take a tour of the mansion Mr. Eastman built. Great day!
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