Dryden Theatre

The George Eastman Museum knows that part of preserving the history of film is showing films to audiences. That's the role of the Museum's Dryden Theatre. The Dryden shows a wide variety of Hollywood classics, international and independent films—literally something different every night of the week. The programming is thoughtful and cutting-edge, with frequent visits by directors and actors. Nearly all films begin at 7:30PM and are preceded by a brief film talk.

Address: 900 East Ave
Getting there: at the George Eastman Museum
Price: Tickets $5-12, except during special events such as visiting filmmakers
Website: eastman.org (opens in a new tab)

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