This little museum is THE BEST EVER!!!! I LOVE Jello, and everything was about jello here and was…read morejust so much fun! We learned a lot more about jello, and shared a lot as well! So many of the display pieces were memories of our past, as well as things we had never seen! There was an absolutely FUN and interesting scavenger hunt that made everything even more interesting and focused. We earned a Jello pencil, which I will treasure for sure! Along with the postcards and photos too. Oh, and the recipes as well. Yep, I remember Poke cake, special holiday jellos, Jello Jigglers and found some more recipes to try too. The docents were great - they all knew so much and love jello as much as we do! We were excited to be able to buy cranberry jello - as we have never seen it in our stores. And they had other flavors to watch for and discover. This may be a small museum (with a downstairs that houses vehicles and transportation for jello production and distribution) but we could have spent more time here and enjoyed every minute! Thank you all so much!

There's always room for Jell-o!! Who hasn't had the flavorful light easy to make dessert? Just…read moredidn't realize this treat was created in Leroy NY. Super cute but a bit small museum showcases the history and culture behind its famous jiggle treat. Invented in 1897, super popular with their original flavors.. strawberry, raspberry, orange and lemon. I prefer lime myself! Lots of memorable though out the place. Huge spoons that were in NYC. Loved all the different marking campaigns over the years. From jell-o they moved on to pudding, and even Jell -o shots ! Something for everyone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3BLAFoKTqw&t=5s…read more I've always been fascinated with trains, trucks, old cars that go back in history. And many times I've wanted to go and see this museum. So on 9/19/2021 they were holding a special event for old fire trucks, I headed out there. They had an assortment of vehicles going back in time. The old trolley car which you can ride on, fire trucks, roadway machinery, an original Greyhound bus, and more. I was impressed. Good for the history buffs, and families. And I give special credit to the men and women who donate their time to make this happen.

Really surprisingly nice. Don't confuse this one with the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad…read moreMuseum. It wasn't cheap, $27 for me and 1 kid. But there is a lot to see here and admission comes with a really nice ride on the tram. They have a couple cars from the old Midtown monorail which brought back a lot of memories. Lots of cars and engines you can climb on, and a lot of the bells still work. Some other neat old antique vehicles as well. All the people that were working/volunteering were super nice as well. Overall great way to spend an afternoon.

We had a wonderful day here. It was the hops festival so there were free sample of beverages from…read morelocal businesses. The musuem also had tons of interpreters working, so much so, we could see them all. We learned alot and can't wait to return.

I loved the event that highlighted fire flies and had activities for kids to partake it…read more For the fire fly event, it was on a Friday. The kids were allowed to make a glow stick fire fly. They could also make a smore before the great adventure. We were briefed about walking across the street and given a container for the fire flies as well as a net. Then we walked across the street. Be warned, after you get across to the field the event is self-led and you can walk around the field and find lightning bugs are your leisure. It was a nice evening with my son (he's 7) and my best friend.

First off, I want to say that I give all props to what they do and are trying to accomplish…read more Keeping those classic planes flying and restoring others is a labor of love. That said, a little curating and information goes a long way. I understand that the planes are for the most part not stationary, but placing an informational plaque or sign by each plane, stating what it is, when built, and the significance of its type and that specific plane would be a tremendous help, and make any visit more interesting. I have basic and vague knowledge of the different planes; my wife has none. The downloaded audio tour was way lacking and many of the numbered items in the museum were off. And I'd rather just read a sign near an item then fumble around for the right audio track and then have to listen to it. And so the war at home (sic) exhibit was a little slapdash too. Sometimes less is more. There are exhibits of a period livingroom, kitchen, laundry room, etc. But they cram so many period items into each room, it's very unrealistic in terms of giving you a taste of what life was like then. It was as if a collector - or hoarder - filled each room with stuff. Just have the rooms decorated with the items one may have had, and perhaps some explanations of maybe how long one had to work to buy a radio or phonograph, etc. I get it; they are probably doing the best they can with a limited budget. I respect that. But being there are no docents readily available, and even if there were, informative signs near each plane, and maybe a history of the jeep - besides the audio - would make ones visit so much more fulfilling.

Fun family visit. Great for the family. More than you think to explore in the exhibits.read more

Fun time with the kids. Seeing Santa and being on the train. Golden ticket and Hot Chocolate made…read morethe day

Amazing model train layout! Biggest in Nee York and it is just mind blowing. I could spend the…read moreafternoon just looking at that. The artifacts all around are fun. There is so much to look at. If you like trains you should see this place.

I stopped in while in the area about 40 mins before they closed to see if I could take a quick peak…read morearound and they were super accommodating and had a tour guide give me a brief tour with high level talking points. Even with the abbreviated version of the tour I learned so much!! It was so nice to see how they restored the house to match the photos and to see and feel the tour guides passion while giving the tour. I'm glad I made the last minute decision to go, it was such a unique to Rochester experience.

Small quaint little home of Susan B Anthony. It is well maintained. This is a piece of American…read moreHistory. It's in a neighborhood that's a bit run down and feels unsafe. Private parking available as well as street parking.

If you are in Batavia (or exploring sights along the NYS Thruway), this is a must! A wealth of…read morehistorical information and objects, with the oldest being a Revolutionary War drum. The gibbet used for hanging the condemned is in a room of its own, viewable through a piece of plate glass. The giftshop lady gave a wonderful tour!

A hidden gem located five minutes south of I-90 in Batavia, this museum offers a wealth of…read moreinformation about various topics related to Batavia specifically and Western New York generally, including the namesake land company, the rise of the anti-masonic movement (the first third party in U.S. history), local veterans from past wars, local commerce, and unsolved murder mysteries. At times the organization of the exhibits and placement of the text cards can make things a bit difficult to follow, but the wealth of information offered more than compensates for these minor concerns. The gentleman running the gift shop was very friendly and helpful

We just spent 2 full days at the Strong National Museum of play and there was an entire exhibit we…read moremissed! This place is so expansive and so well-done, I can't say it enough. My kids are 6, 4, and 2 and each of them had a genuinely wonderful time. My husband and I did as well. We brought our lunch both days and ate in the cafeteria. We brought our stroller in with us all around which was helpful for toting around all the stuff you need for 5 people. I really can't complain about a thing. There were employees all over the place cleaning up constantly and taking care of the exhibits while also not interfering with the kids and their play at all. On friday and Saturday they have extended hours into the evening which is what lead us to come when we did. We were happy to have extra time each of those days and stayed well beyond 4pm which is the closing time the rest of the days. If you are considering giving this place a go, check it out for sure!!!

We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old because we stop playing…read more.. This place is big! I spent over four hours here, and could've easily spent more. This place reminded me of the Exploratorium in San Francisco, , except instead of interactive exhibits highlighting scientific principles, these interactive exhibits were all about play! Play for both the kids, and the grown-ups. They had a ropes course for the younger kids, and another one for older kids and the grown-ups. For the kids, they had a scale model of a local grocery chain, where the kids could either "work", or "shop", right down to the working checkout lanes. They had a Sesame Street exhibit...., A butterfly habitat, and and All kinds of different indoor and outdoor play areas. I can still hula hoop! (for a whole five seconds...). They also had all of the exhibits on toys, games, and video games. This is the home of the national toy, Hall of Fame, and the national video game Hall of Fame. it was so cool seeing toys from my childhood, and a wide range of video games and pinball machine machines that are playable. The price to get in is very reasonable, and they also offer a military/veterans discount, and memberships to the museum, which offer free museum admission. There is a parking garage attached to the museum, with a small charge for parking, and there is a also a small charge for the ropes course, the butterfly habitat, or to play the video games/pinball machines. (4 tokens for a dollar, and every machine only takes one token...) This is an absolutely fun museum for kids of all ages. Thanks!!!

Anytime we visit Rochester, we have to visit the Eastman Museum. It's a great museum, featuring not…read moreonly the permanent exhibit, the house, the outdoor garden but also the rotating exhibits. Everyone is also very nice and welcoming. I absolutely love photography so I love seeing the old pictures and the cameras that took them. It's so cool to see the evolution of the camera. They also have a few movie cameras too. They also had a whole wall displaying the colors used when Technicolor was first introduced. I also like seeing how much better pictures got over time too. When we visited recently, there was a wonderful exhibit that I absolutely loved. It combined my love of flowers, horticulture and photography. It was so cool that this man grew these beautiful tall flowers across a large portion of his property and photographed it all. He also created some other beautiful pieces. I especially loved three large panels. While touring the house, you see many fascinating items from Eastman's life. It's a beautiful home. You can just imagine the parties he must have hosted there. I would love to have attended a party that he had in his dining room. He had some beautiful things. the foyer where you go to the other rooms or upstairs. He had some interesting artifacts too like his pipe organ that had around 6k pipes. I bet it sounded amazing because there were also buttons that made it sound like a whole orchestra. The gardens there are absolutely beautiful when not under construction. They have so many wonderful varieties of flowers and other plants. I can't wait to go back and see it after the construction is done. There was also a beautiful picture of Macchu Picchu outside. If you love photography, you must visit. They have a nice gift shop too.

This is a house that reflects the zeitgeist and sensibilities of it's first owner, as do Elvis's…read moreGraceland and Hearst's San Simeon. If you're one of the world's richest men, how do you design your home? It turns out, George Eastman, best known for earning camera patents and running a multi-million dollar international firm, had a wild and wacky side. Who else would install not just a cathedral-style Wurlitzer near the central stairwell, but hire an organist to play it every morning at 08:00 as an alarm clock? He once took an African safari and decorated his home liberally with the mementos: An elephant's head is in place of pride in the atrium. Eastman's mother lived to an advanced age, and had her own wing in the house. For me, this was some of the most interesting and personal parts of the house. Her bedroom window had the best view of the formal gardens below. The nurse's quarters were adjacent to hers. The state of the art wheelchair was on display, and looking into the medicine cabinet (behind glass) were the medicine bottles she used. Raise your hand if you're surprised morphine was there? Except for the china pattern, the piano, and the furniture, Mrs. Eastman is almost invisible. Perhaps that was her preference. In summer the gardens are open to the public. There's a gallery/ photography museum next to the house on the first floor; the price of admission is covered in the same visit fee. Seniors, students, children have discounted ticket prices.

Pumpkin Patch Train Ride Is a fun activity for the whole family. I love train rides, and this one…read moredid not dissapoint, although the actual ride is short. At the train station there are restrooms, gift shop, food vendor and a petting pet area. The ride go to the train museum where several train cabooses are on display and one can climb up and explore. The pumpkin patch is a small area to play. Hot cider and donuts are sold and there are plenty of tables and benches to rest and savor these goodies. A train model exhibit is monitor and kept by the volunteers. A fun filled Autumn morning.

A great introduction to trains for my little ones. A short ride with tickets options to ride in the…read morecaboose or the open air flat car. Rides are every half hour and advance ticket purchases can be purchased online. We rode the open air car for about 10 mins then it reverses backwards towards the train displays. We got off and walked around the grounds. There were two rows of trains to view/photo ops. Inside the building there were two train cars we could walk through and a nice model train display. Plus, they offered complimentary animal crackers and juice for kids. Outside around the corner is another car you can enter where a nice gentleman with a wealth of knowledge explains the history of the signals and levers. It's small quarters so only one family is allowed in at a time. They also have a small area called the pumpkin patch where your ticket includes a pumpkin to take home for each kid. When the next group was dropped off, we waited to board again to take us back to the original loading spot. Same route. Overall, a nice first time experience for the kids to ride and get up close to trains.