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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 77 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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Toronto
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The mansion itself is typical and the garden surround the mansion is a gem and well maintained. A lot of photo-enthusiasts around. The parking is free and the visit of the gardens are free. You need to buy tickets if you are interest in getting inside the building for a visit.

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Oakville, ontario
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

George Eastern cerrtainly had a impact on this city from an employment perspective and giving back to the community in starting up the Community Chest or by today's standards, the United Way. One learns all abouts photograhs by touring this building and the various personal items throughout this building that George Eastern had from his privileged lifestyle. There are also... More

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Rochester, New York, United States
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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.

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Corning, New York
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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.

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Rochester, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 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.

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Oshawa, Canada
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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.

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Lansdowne, Pennsylvania
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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.

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Rochester, New York
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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.

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Macedon, New York
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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.

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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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