Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester

Name: Strasenburgh Planetarium
Address: 657 East Ave, Rochester, 14607-2101, United States
Telephone: (585) 271-4320

#31 among attractions in Rochester

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The Strasenburgh Planetarium is a public planetarium located at 663 East Avenue in the city of Rochester, New York. It is named after its benefactors, Edwin and Clara Strasenburgh. It is a department of the Rochester Museum and Science Center. The Planetarium was dedicated on September 14, 1968. The 65-foot-diameter Star Theater originally seated 240 people. The original seats were replaced in 1985; as currently configured, the theater seats 225. The Star Theater houses the first Zeiss Mark VI planetarium projector; it is still in daily operation. The planetarium received world-wide attention by being the first to be computer automated. It was known for both its technical and programming innovations. ()

Coordinates: 43°9'8"N, 77°35'12"W

Address

657 East AveSoutheast Rochester (East Avenue)Rochester 14607-2101 United States

Contact

(585) 271-4320

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Strasenburgh Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Art Gallery, National Toy Hall of Fame, George Eastman Museum, Main Street Armory.

0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester
10 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Rochester, New York, the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) stands as a beacon of art and history in the upstate region. This museum, an affiliate of the University of Rochester, is renowned for its comprehensive collection that spans over...
0.7 miW
Museum
National Toy Hall of Fame, Rochester
19 min walk • The National Toy Hall of Fame, nestled within the vibrant city of Rochester, New York, is a whimsical destination that celebrates the timeless joy of play. Established in 1998, this museum is a tribute to classic toys and games that have captured the hearts of children...
~1890 ftE
Museum of photos and film in 1905 mansion
George Eastman Museum, Rochester
10 min walk • The George Eastman Museum, the world's oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world's oldest film archives, opened to the public in 1949 in Rochester, New York.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Theater
Main Street Armory, Rochester
17 min walk • The Main Street Armory is a multi-purpose arena located at 900 East Main Street in Rochester, New York. The Armory was built in 1905 by the United States Army and used for the training and processing of soldiers.
0.7 miW
Museum, Children's museum, History museum
The Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester
19 min walk • The Strong National Museum of Play is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, United States.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Little Theatre, Rochester
16 min walk • The Little Theatre in Rochester, New York, commonly known as "The Little" is a movie theatre located on historic East Avenue in downtown Rochester, New York and a modest non-profit multiplex specializing in art film, including independent and foreign productions outside the United States.
0.9 miN
43°9'55"N • 77°35'20"W
Rochester Public Market, Rochester
24 min walk • Shopping, Flea market, Farmer's market
~220 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester
2 min walk • The Rochester Museum & Science Center is a museum in Rochester, New York, dedicated to community education in science, technology and local history. The museum also operates the Strasenburgh Planetarium, located next to the museum, and the Cumming Nature Center, a 900-acre nature preserve near Naples, New York.
~860 ftW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Rochester Zen Center, Rochester
5 min walk • The Rochester Zen Center is a Sōtō and Rinzai Zen Buddhist sangha in the Kapleau lineage, located in Rochester, New York and established in 1966 by Philip Kapleau. It is one of the oldest Zen centers in the United States.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Eastman Theatre, Rochester
21 min walk • Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is the largest performance venue at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, located in downtown Rochester, New York.
~1740 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Dryden Theatre, Rochester
9 min walk • The Dryden Theatre is located at the George Eastman Museum, near Rochester, New York in the United States. The theater is the primary exhibition space for showcasing the museum's collection of motion pictures, recent restorations, as well as traveling exhibitions and premieres of new foreign and independent films.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Strasenburgh Planetarium open?

Strasenburgh Planetarium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Strasenburgh Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester (2 min walk), Rochester Zen Center, Rochester (5 min walk), Warner Observatory, Rochester (5 min walk), East Avenue Historic District, Rochester (8 min walk).

How to get to Strasenburgh Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Strasenburgh Planetarium:

Bus

FlixBus Rochester • Lines: 2686 (21 min walk)
RTS Transit Center (30 min walk)

Train

Rochester (35 min walk)