Stroll just one block from the Strathallan Hotel and visit the fascinating and entertaining Rochester Museum & Science Center. There is definitely something for all ages at this interactive museum and science center.

Established in 1912 with curator Edward D. Putnam at the helm, the Rochester Museum & Science Center is the City of Rochester, New York’s Municipal Museum. Over nearly a century the institution has evolved to meet the changing needs of the greater Rochester community. In 1924, New York State Archaeologist Arthur C. Parker became museum director. Parker developed the Museum's holdings and research in anthropology, natural history, geology, biology, and history and industry of the Genesee Region.  Then in 1945 W. Stephen Thomas brought an enthusiasm for learning that was contagious throughout the staff.  His tenure saw the creation of state-of-the art dioramas and tremendous growth of collections in history, technology, natural science, archaeology, and anthropology and a tremendous interaction of staff and volunteers with museum visitors.  In 1968 the Strasenburgh Planetarium opened adjacent to the Museum, and the institution's name officially changed to the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC).

Serving from 1973 – 1996, Richard Shultz oversaw the building of the 400-seat Eisenhart Auditorium and the Gannett School classroom building for lifelong learning programs, the addition of Elaine Wilson Hall to the Museum building, the premier of the Strasenburgh Planetarium's giant-screen film system,  and improvements to collection storage facilities and laboratories. Forty miles away, he established the 900-acre Cumming Nature Center.

Current RMSC President Kate Bennett has inspired the staff to understand and create visitor experiences that engage different learning styles and communicate the excitement of hands-on experimenting and discovering.

Visit the official Rochester Museum & Science Center website for more information on the facilities, events and exhibits linked at the bottom of this page.

The Strathallan Rochester Hotel is conveniently located to all downtown Rochester and the surrounding areas have to offer. Whether your trip is for business or leisure, an extended stay or a quick weekend get-a-way, our hotel has all that you need to serve you during your stay.

Guests of the Strathallan Rochester Hotel will enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet access, a full-service restaurant, comfortable spacious suites and more.  We look forward to your visit and we are proud to be your host hotel when visiting Rochester, New York!