George Eastman Museum is a Georgian Revival museum in Rochester, New York. Built in 1905, it was designed by J. Foster Warner, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by George Eastman Museum (independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum, Rochester, NY).
Location: East Avenue Historic District, Rochester, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in East Avenue Historic District, Rochester
confidence 85/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2477, SRC-2478, SRC-7818, SRC-7819, SRC-10070 - Designed by J. Foster Warner
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2478, SRC-2479, SRC-7818, SRC-7819 - Built in 1905
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2479, SRC-2477, SRC-7818, SRC-7819 - Architectural style: Georgian Revival
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2478, SRC-2479, SRC-7818, SRC-7820 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2478, SRC-2477, SRC-7820, SRC-9974, SRC-10001, SRC-10016, SRC-10026 - Owned by George Eastman Museum (independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum, Rochester, NY) (since 1947)
confidence 85/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-13832, SRC-7820, SRC-14737, SRC-14738, SRC-9974, SRC-14836
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10001 — I LOVE NY (New York State Division of Tourism) — George Eastman Museum listing (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10016 — Clio: Your Guide to History — George Eastman Museum (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10026 — Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens (Richard Marchand historical postcard collection) — Rochester: George Eastman House & Gardens (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10070 — East Avenue Historic District — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13832 — https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/search?q=george+eastman+museum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14737 — 55 Plus Magazine (roc55.com) — Preserving the Legacy of George Eastman (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14738 — NARM Association — George Eastman Museum member page (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14836 — History of the George Eastman Museum (official museum site) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2477 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — George Eastman Museum (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2478 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — George Eastman House (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2479 — Monroe County Library System — Rochester Images: George Eastman House (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7818 — National Historic Landmark Nomination: George Eastman House (NPS, ref. 66000529) (Tier 1, primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7819 — Historic Mansion — George Eastman Museum (official) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7820 — George Eastman Museum — Wikipedia (Tier 2, secondary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9974 — University of Rochester — George Eastman Museum (Photographic Preservation and Collections Management) (Tier 2, official_institution; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed George Eastman Museum?
George Eastman Museum was designed by J. Foster Warner.
Where is George Eastman Museum located?
George Eastman Museum is located in Rochester, New York.