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There will be no screenings of Three City Symphonies from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, due to a private event in 7Crest Financial Partners Hall. Screenings will resume at 1 p.m. after the event concludes. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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George Eastman's historic mansion
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George Eastman and Thomas Edison
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Boy looking at a camera display
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Guests look at film reels from the collection
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Curator discussing a photograph on view
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Visitors participate in a historic process workshop

The George Eastman Museum is located in Rochester, New York, on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit institution, it is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives. The museum holds unparalleled collections—encompassing several million objects—in the fields of photography, cinema, and photographic and cinematographic technology, and photographically illustrated books. The institution is also a longtime leader in film preservation and photographic conservation.

There is always something new and different to engage, educate, or entertain you at the Eastman Museum:

In addition to activities in Rochester, New York, Eastman Museum Los Angeles, a newly launched venture of the George Eastman Museum, was established in 2024 with the mission of contributing to arts, culture, and education in Los Angeles.

Primary activities include curating exhibitions, organizing public programming, and offering educational programs that explore photography, moving images, and related technology.

For more information, please visit eastmanla.org.

The George Eastman Museum is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is a member of the International Federation of Film Archives. 

The George Eastman Museum is supported with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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