Museum Collection
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We work closely with independent artists, volunteers, and the City of Rochester to make fine art freely accessible to everyone. Our collection is on view in the long corridor of the Rochester Community Center. Smaller selections and special exhibitions can be seen at the Rochester Public Library and Rochester City Hall.
The collection features donated works by regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. Our strong holdings in painting, photography, and works on paper include recent works that reflect a variety of artistic developments occurring around the world. In addition, the Mayor Harvey E. Bernier Room features borrowed works on a bi-monthly basis. Our focus in this space to exhibit works that compliment our permanent collection. |
150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Open: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:30pm Click Here for our Collection Guide PDF |
Carnegie Gallery
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The historic Andrew Carnegie Gallery features borrowed works on a bi-monthly basis. Our focus in this space is to introduce, exhibit, and champion artists from around the world.
Located at the top of the library’s beautiful double staircase, the Andrew Carnegie Gallery is flooded with natural light and features birch flooring and cypress panel and finishing. Designed by Randlett and Griffin of Concord, NH, the gallery is named after philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), for generously donating funds for the library’s construction in 1903. Past exhibits have featured Susan Kare, Bob Gruen, Wayne White, The Picasso Estate Collection, Eric Carle, Marsi Van De Heuvel, Marcus Greene, Daniel Fleming, Rebecca Klementovich, Benjamin Cook, and Shiao-Ping Wang. |
65 South Main Street, Rochester NH, 03867
Open: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:30pm; Friday 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm |
INDEPENDENT Film
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Our independent film screenings are held in the historic Rochester Opera House, above Rochester City Hall. The screenings are designed to bring people together in a relaxed environment through the love of film.
The series features provocative documentaries, comedies, gripping dramas, genre standouts, animation, and more. Some films contain strong language, violence, and mature content. Patrons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Viewer discretion advised. Past films include La Camioneta: The Journey of one American School Bus, Everyone's Going to Die, The Colors of I, The Time Machine, Fears, Borrowed Time, Cellegratonia, Wayne the Stegosaurus, Procrastination, Wander With Me, Fetch, T-Rex, Silver Creek, Santa is a Psychedelic Mushroom, Fired on Mars, Do Your Best, The Lookout, Winter’s Watch, Living Rooms, Nonna’s Pasta, The Man Who Lived on His Bike, Well Groomed, Cautionary Tales, and A Little French. |
31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH, 03867
Open: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am-5:00pm Click here to learn more about the Opera House |
