Things to Do at Susan B. Anthony House

Complete Guide to Susan B. Anthony House in Rochester

About Susan B. Anthony House

Susan B. Anthony House preserves important local heritage with guided tours from $8. Audio guides are available in multiple languages at the information desk. Step into rooms where aromatic wood polish from carefully maintained furnishings while period furnishings and restored architectural features transport visitors through time. The facility serves as an important cultural hub for the local community, hosting events and educational programs throughout the year.

What to See & Do

Anthony's Bedroom and Study

Her personal quarters where she wrote speeches and correspondence, including the desk where she penned letters to suffragists nationwide

The Parlor

The social heart of the house where Anthony hosted strategy meetings and entertained fellow activists - you can almost hear the passionate discussions

Arrest Re-enactment Room

The space where federal marshals arrested Anthony for voting, complete with period details that bring that pivotal moment to life

Suffrage Artifact Collection

Personal items, photographs, and documents that reveal Anthony's daily life and her methodical approach to organizing the movement

The Kitchen and Dining Room

Surprisingly intimate spaces that show how Anthony balanced domestic life with her revolutionary work - she was known for her hospitality

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Tuesday-Sunday 11am-4pm, closed Mondays except federal holidays. Tours run every hour on the half-hour, with the last tour at 3:30pm

Tickets & Pricing

Adults $10, seniors/students $8, children under 12 free. Group rates available for 10+ people. You can buy tickets online or at the door, though weekends tend to fill up

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings are typically quieter, and spring through fall offers the best weather for exploring the surrounding neighborhood. August 26 (Women's Equality Day) features special programming

Suggested Duration

Plan about 1-1.5 hours for the guided tour and time to browse the visitor center exhibits

Getting There

The house sits at 17 Madison Street in Rochester's historic district, roughly 2 miles from downtown. Driving works fine most days, though weekend parking gets tight on these narrow streets. Public transit is decent here. RTS buses stop a few blocks away, and ride-shares from the airport take about 15 minutes-drivers know the area well. The neighborhood begs for walking. You'll end up wandering these old streets if you planned to or not.

Things to Do Nearby

Mount Hope Cemetery
Susan B. Anthony's final resting place, where visitors leave 'I Voted' stickers on her headstone - it's become a meaningful pilgrimage site

Rochester Museum & Science Center
A solid regional museum with local history exhibits and interactive science displays, particularly good if you're traveling with kids

George Eastman Museum
The striking mansion and gardens of the Kodak founder, now housing an impressive photography and film collection

Highland Park
Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park famous for its lilac festival in May, with walking trails and the city's best views year-round

Genesee Riverway Trail
A scenic walking and biking path along the river that connects several downtown attractions and offers a nice way to see the city

Tips & Advice

The guided tours are genuinely worth it - the docents are knowledgeable and passionate, bringing Anthony's story to life in ways the exhibits alone can't match

If you're interested in women's history, consider timing your visit around the annual convention in July, when the house hosts special events and speakers

The gift shop has some thoughtful books and items you won't find elsewhere, including reproductions of Anthony's correspondence

Parking can be tricky during University of Rochester events, so check the academic calendar if you're visiting in spring or fall