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Rochester Museum & Science Center

Rochester Museum & Science Center is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Rochester, New York. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Rochester Museum & Science Center?

The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) is a prominent educational institution and regional tourist attraction in Rochester, New York. The RMSC offers hands-on community education in science, technology, regional history, and natural culture, it serves as a primary destination for families, student groups, and tourists in Western New York. The museum is located at 657 East Ave. and houses a collection of 1.2 million artifacts. The organization also operates the adjacent Strasenburgh Planetarium and the 850-acre Cumming Nature Center in Naples, New York.

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Museum details

Name
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Rochester
State
New York
Website
http://www.rmsc.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409500841
Coordinates
43.15293, -77.58610
What kind of museum is Rochester Museum & Science Center?

Rochester Museum & Science Center is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Rochester Museum & Science Center located?

Rochester Museum & Science Center is located in Rochester, New York at approximately 43.15293, -77.58610. See the map above.

Does Rochester Museum & Science Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.rmsc.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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