History | Kids Out and About Rochester

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Only 25 minutes from downtown Rochester, spark your curiosity at Genesee Country Village & Museum - New York State's largest living history museum! Explore our 19th-century Historic Village, our John L. Wehle Gallery, and our Nature Center with 5+ miles of nature trails. Explore special events, daily historic happenings, kids camps, workshops, and more at www.gcv.org.
1410 Flint Hill Road PO Box 310
Mumford , NY , 14511
Phone: (585) 538-6822
42° 59' 33.594" N, 77° 52' 48.4284" W

New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation is unique among Western New York's museums. In Rush, just 20 minutes from Rochester, the museum features vintage trolley cars, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, a steam locomotive, several model railroads, photos, exhibits, gallery, and gift shop. Relive holiday memories with the Midtown Plaza Monorail on display! Rides are included with admission on the only electric trolley line in New York State. No reservations needed except for certain special events. Open Sundays only.
6393 East River Rd
W. Henrietta , NY , 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
43° 1' 0.2136" N, 77° 42' 35.262" W

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC)

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of science, history, space, and nature. Follow your curiosity from the depths of our lakes to the edge of the universe. Participate in classes, camps and events for all ages. All at the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, and the RMSC Cumming Nature Center.
657 East Avenue
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585.271.4320
43° 8' 59.5068" N, 77° 35' 22.632" W

The Strong

Visit the Ultimate Play Destination: The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. Voted a top place to take kids in Rochester by KOAA readers.
One Manhattan Square
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
43° 9' 9.8784" N, 77° 36' 2.5524" W

Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

Colonial Belle

Family friendly tour boat located in Fairport, NY on the historic waters of the Erie Canal. The Colonial Belle is the largest tour boat operating on the historic Erie Canal. Our vessel is U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 149 passengers with a fully accessible enclosed lower deck and an upper open-air deck. The enclosed first deck offers comfortable seating, a full-service bar and two restrooms. The upper deck provides seating, scenic viewing and the experience of "ducking down" for low bridges. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Narrated Lock Cruises, Event Cruises, School Field Trip Cruises & Private Charters available. Cruising season: mid-May through October
400 Packett's Landing
Fairport , NY , 14450
Phone: (585) 223-9470
43° 6' 2.646" N, 77° 26' 26.7216" W

Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

REAL TRAINS, REAL FUN! The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad museum is located just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester, and is home to the largest collection of historic trains in New York State! Your visit begins at our restored 1909 Erie Railroad train station where you'll pick up your tickets. Enjoy real vintage train rides, tour our museum grounds and exhibits, and explore Rochester's rich railroading heritage. The museum is open for fun special events April through December. Please visit our web site for schedules and ticket reservations.
282 Rush Scottsville Road
Rush , NY , 14543 43° 0' 11.9772" N, 77° 43' 15.8412" W

Ganondagan State Historic Site

Ganondagan is the only New York State Historic Site dedicated to Native Americans, in particular the Seneca and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people, and the only Seneca town developed and interpreted in the United States. Ganondagan is the internationally recognized resource for Haudenosaunee history, culture, and living traditions that express universal ideals of peace, cooperation, and respect for each other, and the natural world. Spanning 569 acres, the Ganondagan experience includes interpreted trails, a full-size Seneca Bark Longhouse, the Seneca Art & Culture Center featuring interactive exhibits, contemporary art, the Iroquois Creation Story film, and gift shop.
Boughton Hill Road 7000 County Road 41
Victor , NY , 14564
Phone: 585-924-5848
42° 57' 39.654" N, 77° 26' 9.69" W

Organization:

National Park Service

Location:

1849 C St NW
Washington, DC, 20240
United States

Phone:

202-208-6843

2025 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Dates: 
08/04/2025
09/27/2025
11/11/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Location:

4130 Mill Street
Pultneyville, NY, 14538
United States

Phone:

315-589-9892

Location:

11201 N Tatum Blvd Ste 300 PMB 463354
Phoenix, AZ, 85028-6039
United States

ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)

Dates: 
07/21/2025
07/23/2025
07/28/2025
Time: 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST

Location:

7147 Ontario Center Road
Ontario, NY, 14519
United States

Phone:

585-329-6511

Apples Apples Apples - Stepping Back in Time

Dates: 
07/24/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM