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: M-F 9-8pm, Sat 9-3pm RMFA Suite: Sat 12-3pm & by appointment |
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. Previous exhibitions featured works by Benjamin Cook, Bob Gruen, Daniel Fleming, Eric Carle, Jeannie Motherwell, Marcus Greene, Marsi Van De Heuvel, Rebecca Klementovich, Shiao-Ping Wang, Susan Kare, The Picasso Estate Collection, Wayne White. |
65 South Main Street, Rochester NH, 03867
Open: M-Th 9-8:30pm, Fri 9-5pm, Sat 9-4pm (reduced hours in the summer) |
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. Previously screened films include A Little French, Borrowed Time, Cautionary Tales, Cellegratonia, Do Your Best, Everyone's Going to Die, Fears, Fetch, Fired on Mars, La Camioneta: The Journey of one American School Bus, Living Rooms, Nonna’s Pasta, Procrastination, Santa is a Psychedelic Mushroom, Silver Creek, T-Rex, The Colors of I, The Lookout, The Man Who Lived on His Bike, The Time Machine, Wander With Me, Wayne the Stegosaurus, Well Groomed, Winter’s Watch. |
31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH, 03867
Box Office: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-5pm (reduced hours in the summer) |
