Events

  • Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5

    Literature Live: Mama Bear

    Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring story book character appearances. Meet Mama Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Mondays, February 6, 13, 27

    Toddler Book Club: Love Is in the Air

    10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

    Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music and movement activities. This month: Love Is in the Air. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday, January 28 & Saturday, February 11 & Saturday, March 17

    Scouts at Play

    Bring your scout group to the museum and enjoy interactive, fun-filled exhibits such as American Comic Book Heroes, eGameRevolution, Field of Play, and much more.

    Scouts at Play is open to all ages and includes:

    • self-guided museum exploration time;
    • 6 eGameRevolution game tokens;
    • a carousel ride;
    • a museum shop discount coupon; and
    • a pizza meal, beverage, and healthy snack.

    Cost: $15 per person.

    Call 585-263-2700 to register.

  • Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12

    Valentines Weekend with Tin Man

    Meet Tin Man and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz in conjunction with the The Wizard of Oz exhibit. Make a heart and other crafts for Valentine's Day. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Monday, February 13

    Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6: Hearts for Tin Man

    Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month: Hearts for Tin Man. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Wednesday, February 15

    Making American Music: Love Songs through the Years

    7:30 p.m.

    The MusicMakers Big Band

    Fall in love again with the tender songs of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat "King" Cole, Dean Martin, and other crooners. The MusicMakers Big Band sets a romantic mood with timeless classics such as "Night and Day," "All of Me," "All the Way," and more. Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.

  • Saturday, February 18–Sunday, February 26

    Fat Brain School-Break Week

    Put on your thinking cap and challenge yourself to mind-expanding Fat Brain games and toys such as Twigs, Animalogic, and Tri-Spy. Build amazing creations with Dado Cubes—a toy whose invention was inspired by Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame inductee, the Cardboard Box! Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday, February 18

    Display Opening: Whimsical Art Trail

    Take a walk on the whimsical side and see the imaginative creations from artists. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday, February 18

    Display Opening: Numbers League Superheroes

    Discover Heroic Hot Dog, Curious Cool Cat, Digital Diva, and a host of colorful superheroes brought to life by Rochester artist Chris Pallace in a display of superhero illustrations. Included with general museum admission fees.

     

  • Monday, February 20

    Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with the Cat in the Hat

    11 a.m.–4 p.m.

    Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with literature-related activities for the whole family in conjunction with the National Education Association's Read Across America program and WXXI. Meet The Cat in the Hat, watch screenings of The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That, and enjoy story readings. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4

    The Royal Ball

    Sound the trumpets, perform a royal bow, and join the processional and a courtly dance. Come in costume and prepare to be transported to a fairy tale world where you can play games, make crafts, and meet Cinderella, Prince Charming, and the Fairy Godmother in person. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

    Toddler Book Club: Fantastic Fairy Tales

    10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

    Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music and movement activities. This month: Fantastic Fairy Tales. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Monday, March 5

    Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6: Once Upon a Time

    10 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month: Once Upon a Time. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11

    Literature Live: Mouse

    Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet lovable Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Wednesday, March 14

    Making American Music: Brass from the Past

    7:30 p.m.

    Eastman School of Music

    From Duke Ellington to Eric Ewazen, chamber music students at the Eastman School of Music spotlight the vibrant and boisterous sounds of myriad brass instruments as they perform pieces that span a century of American music history. Tickets: $19 nonmember, $16 member.

  • Saturday & Sunday, March 17 & 18

    Literature Live: Max

    Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Max from the Max and Ruby books. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday, January 28 & Saturday, February 11 & Saturday, March 17

    Scouts at Play

    Bring your scout group to the museum and enjoy interactive, fun-filled exhibits such as American Comic Book Heroes, eGameRevolution, Field of Play, and much more.

    Scouts at Play is open to all ages and includes:

    • self-guided museum exploration time;
    • 6 eGameRevolution game tokens;
    • a carousel ride;
    • a museum shop discount coupon; and
    • a pizza meal, beverage, and healthy snack.

    Cost: $15 per person.

    Call 585-263-2700 to register.

  • Friday, March 23

    Eastman School Performance

    6 p.m.

    Enjoy a short family performance by Eastman School of Music students followed by a Q&A session. Included with general museum admission fees.

  • Saturday & Sunday, March 24 & 25

    Wizard of Oz Weekend

    See performances by the Bubble Man, Doug Rougeux, and meet Glinda the Good Witch. Experiment with colors and light and create Oz-themed works of art. Enjoy live performances by The College of Brockport Xylophone Ensemble Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. In conjunction with the The Wizard of Oz exhibit. Included with general museum admission fees.  

  • Saturday, March 31–Sunday, April 1

    Literature Live: Sister Bear

    Beloved literary characters jump off the pages of favorite books at this weekend series featuring storybook character appearances. Meet Sister Bear from the Berenstain Bears. Included with general museum admission fees.

One Manhattan Square
Rochester, NY 14607
585-263-2700