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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.

Free Community Day: Juneteenth

Sunday, June 19, 2022, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., George Eastman Museum
Exhibition gallery featuring large color photographs and a projection screen with five adults looking at art throughout the space
Still from the film Amazing Grace showing Aretha Franklin singing into a microphone

Amazing Grace (Sydney Pollack, Alan Elliott, US 2018, 89 min., DCP)

Exhibition gallery featuring large color photographs with four adults, two seated and one standing, looking at something off the right side of the frame

In observance of Juneteenth and the closing of the exhibition Joshua Rashaad McFadden: I Believe I'll Run On, the George Eastman Museum is offering free admission to all. 

The exhibition galleries and historic mansion will be open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Discovery Room will be open with hands-on activities.

There will also be two free film screenings in the Dryden Theatre:

  • 1 p.m. The Throwaways (Ira McKinley, Bhawin Suchak, US 2013, 65 min., DCP)
  • 3:30 p.m. Amazing Grace (Sydney Pollack, Alan Elliott, US 2018, 89 min., DCP)

 

Generously supported by the Drs. Dawn and Jacques Lipson Enhancing Life Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation.

 

Please note: We are currently requiring proof of vaccination, photo ID, and masks for all guests entering the Dryden Theatre. However, proof of vaccination and masks are not required for entrance to the museum.

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Event Details

George Eastman Museum
Sunday, June 19, 2022, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Free to all

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