Corporate Giving
The collections at the George Eastman Museum offer one of the world’s most important records of the history of photography and motion pictures through images, films, technology, artifacts, and publications. Given the breadth of exhibitions and programs, there are numerous opportunities for businesses or organizations to partner with our world-class institution.
Support from organizations and corporate partners enables regional, national, and global audiences to discover how photography and motion pictures have changed our perception of the world. Support also helps to preserve culture and ensures that future generations have access to the unparalleled resources of the Eastman Museum.
Businesses and organizations that provide financial support to the Eastman Museum receive valuable benefits such as free museum admission during Annual Corporate Member Weeks for their employees, discounts on facility rental fees, and increased visibility in the Rochester community through sponsorships, and more!
The following businesses and organizations have partnered with the George Eastman Museum as members, sponsors, donors, and in-kind supporters. The museum is grateful for their tremendous ongoing support.
To learn about how your business or organization can partner with the George Eastman Museum, please read below.
Annual Corporate Member Weeks
In appreciation of the support from our Corporate Members, employees of member companies receive FREE general museum admission for themselves and their families, along with a discount at the museum store, for two weeks each fall.
2025 Corporate Member Weeks: November 11–23, 2025 View PDF
Become a Corporate Member
Corporate members provide vital unrestricted annual support to the George Eastman Museum, while receiving member benefits (including museum and Dryden Theatre guest passes), providing their employees with special access during Corporate Member Weeks and special tour opportunities, and enjoying acknowledgment for their generous support via listings on the museum's website and annual report.
For information regarding corporate memberships and benefits, please contact Sara McNamara, Director of Annual Giving, at (585) 327-4833 or [email protected].
Sponsorship Opportunities
The George Eastman Museum relies on the generous support from organizations and corporate sponsors to allow us to mount quality photography exhibitions, present popular family-friendly concerts (like Garden Vibes), and offer compelling lecture series. The museum has a variety of exhibition, program, and event sponsorship opportunities. We can offer a suite of benefits depending upon sponsorship giving level as well as the sponsoring organization's goals and priorities for the partnership.
Contact Cynthia Pacia, Development Officer, at (585) 327-4882 or [email protected] for additional information.
In-kind Corporate Giving
Businesses may choose to contribute services or materials that the museum would otherwise need to purchase in exchange for member benefits or sponsorship recognition. To request more information about in-kind giving opportunities, please use the form below.