History | Kids Out and About Rochester

Genesee Country Village & Museum

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

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

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

Geva Theatre

Local world-class theatre creating productions and programs that serve the Rochester region and beyond by illuminating the fullness of our many human experiences.
75 Woodbury Blvd
Rochester , NY , 14607
Phone: (585) 232-4382
43° 9' 8.7768" N, 77° 36' 18.2592" W

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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: 
04/19/2025
06/19/2025
08/04/2025
Time: 
See website for details.

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Adult Education: Modern Eastern European Jewish History

Dates: 
01/28/2025
Time: 
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Adult Education: Rethinking Deuteronomy

Dates: 
01/30/2025
Time: 
11:00AM - 12:00PM ET

Organization:

Jurassic Quest

Location:

200 River Point #312
Conroe, TX, 77304
United States

Phone:

936-320-0030

Jurassic Quest at Buffalo Convention Center

Dates: 
04/18/2025
04/19/2025
04/20/2025
Time: 
Friday 12p-6p, Saturday 9a-6p, Sunday 9a-5p

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Kwanzaa Everything You Need to Know

Dates: 
12/01/2025
Time: 
12:00 P.M. to 11:45 P.M.

Location:

104 Weston Road
Weston, CT, 06883
United States

Phone:

203-226-1804

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Lost Redtail: The Mission to Honor a Tuskegee Airman

Dates: 
02/19/2025
Time: 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location:

2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY, 14618
United States

Phone:

585-784-5300

Sap, Sugar, & Syrup with Genesee Country Village & Museum

Dates: 
02/19/2025
Time: 
10:30am-11:15am

Organization:

Location:

1985 Baird Road
Penfield, NY, 14526
United States

Phone:

585-340-8720

The Tuskegee Airmen: A Rochester Connection

Dates: 
02/09/2025
Time: 
2:00PM - 3:00PM

Organization:

Mendon Public Library

Location:

22 North Main Street
Honeoye Falls, NY, 14472
United States

Phone:

624-6067

The Tuskegee Airmen: A Rochester Connection

Dates: 
02/08/2025
Time: 
1:00-2:00pm