The Rochester Museum and Science Center is one of the city's core family and learning attractions. Its exhibits range from hands-on science to regional history, with the Strasenburgh Planetarium adding a strong astronomy component next door.
It is a good choice even if you are not travelling with children, because Rochester's industrial, photographic, and scientific traditions are part of what makes the city distinctive. Allow enough time for both permanent exhibits and any planetarium programme that fits your schedule.