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Nightmare Manor Six areas including The Nest, Sinister Sewer, Hillbilly Hell, and more Weekends from 9/27 through October; special events on October 30-31 and November 1-2 Dark Matter Scream Works Three haunted houses—Shadowvale Sanitarium, Scream Works Phobia Factory, Grimwood Hall Weekends through 11/2 at 7 p.m. Insomnia House Free haunted attraction with a 120-foot backlit […]
Amazon has donated $500,000 to support STEM programs for underserved youth in Rochester, NY. The funds were split between the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) and the Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance. Simeone Banister, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, emphasized that such investments are crucial for preparing young people […]
A team from Rochester Institute of Technology, in partnership with New York Sea Grant, is addressing plastic pollution in Rochester, N.Y., by studying how litter enters the sewer system and ultimately impacts the environment and water sources. The project involves the use of “Littatraps,” devices installed in sewer drains designed to catch debris larger than […]
The Rochester Museum and Science Center’s Strasenburgh Planetarium is hosting “Laser Beyoncé,” a laser light show set to Beyoncé’s music now through February. The show highlights 14 of Beyoncé’s hits, including “Single Ladies,” “Crazy In Love,” “Halo,” and more. A special matinee version, lasting 43 minutes, will feature a condensed selection of songs. Attendees are […]
This past weekend, the Strasenburgh Planetarium at the Rochester Museum and Science Center hosted the premiere of “Laser Beyoncé”. The show features Beyoncé’s greatest hits paired with a stunning visual of light. Don’t worry if you missed opening weekend, tickets are available for the shows taking place on Jan. 12 and Jan. 13! Source: 13 […]
Western New York will have a “once-in-a-lifetime” front-row seat for a total solar eclipse this coming, and the Rochester Museum & Science Center is already making plans! If you haven’t heard, Rochester is slated to be in the path of totality during Monday, April 8th eclipse, during which the skies will be dark for 3 […]
For the upcoming Veteran’s Day, the Rochester Museum and Science Center is planning something special for veterans and their families! Admission will be free this Friday and Saturday. The U.S.S. Rochester exhibit will also be open from 11 am – 2 pm both days. Source: 13 Wham
Lollypop Farm teamed up with the Rochester Museum & Science Center to open an interactive animal rescue exhibit. “Lollypop Farm: Adventures to Adoption” gives visitors a chance to diagnose health issues on stuffed animals as well as having the opportunity to play an adoption game where you match animals with their forever homes. Source: 13 […]
Today is the last day of the 50th Holiday Bazaar Arts and Crafts sale held at the Rochester Museum and Science Center Council. More than 170 vendors are being showcased and selling their jewelry, crafts, knits, and paintings. Kim Ozur, an RMSC council member, stated: “We’re so happy to have everyone back here after the […]
A new exhibit is headed to the Rochester Museum & Science Center! The brand new ‘Wonders of Water’ exhibit combines past exhibits with some new experiences, to help visitors learn about Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and various water species. Calvin Uzelmeier, director of featured content at RMSC, stated: “It’s a great interactive experience. It’s […]