238 to reserve your slot. Docents examine Eastman's life and work, his unique and beloved urban estate, and its use today as a national landmark home and world-renowned museum of photography and film. A Rochesterian from the age of six, his life illustrates the rewards of reading, hard work, perseverance, self confidence, and a sense of responsibility to his community. Eastman's experiences provide a fascinating look at local and American history in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students are encouraged to refine their viewing skills and discuss impressions and interpretations.
Docents can lead students through all current exhibitions or focus on one gallery.
Pre-visit slides and videos are available to help connect an exhibition to a current unit of study. Please call the Education Department at 271-3361 ext. 238 for a current exhibition schedule. Students form small teams and move from the Eastman House to the photography galleries, discovering answers and solving problems that focus attention on George Eastman, the origins of photography, and ways of looking at and talking about photographs. This self-guided tour format is recommended for large school groups with limited time.