Mission Statement
The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is a non-profit educational organization with roots going back to 1937. Our purpose is to educate the public on the technology, history, and impact of the railroad industry in Rochester and the surrounding region through the preservation, restoration, and operation of railroad equipment as well as the display of relevant historic artifacts and documents.
Limited Special Event Hours
The museum is open to the public monthly on special event days only. Your visit includes self-guided tours of our museum exhibits as well as a mile-and-a-half round-trip train ride through our grounds. Please visit www.RochesterTrainRides.com for details.
Location – Rush, N.Y.
Just 20 minutes south of downtown Rochester, we are easy to find from Exit 11 off I-390. The museum is located on Route 251 at 282 Rush Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543.
Contact Us
Please use this form to get in touch with us by email. PLEASE NOTE: We have no railroad employment records.
R&GV Railroad Museum
P.O. Box 23326
Rochester, NY 14692-3326
Depot Phone
585-533-1431
Please note our phone line is not manned 24/7 and it may take a few days to return your message.
Officers
Otto Vondrak, President
Peter Gores, Vice President
David Peet, Treasurer
David Kehrer, Recording Secretary
Jeremy Tuke, Corresponding Secretary
Justin Carmona, Trustee
Dana Fuellhart, Trustee
David Kaiser, Trustee
Bill Marcotte, Trustee
Joe Nugent, Trustee
David Shields, Trustee
Lisa Talty, Trustee
