Birthday party? Wedding reception? Important investor meeting? Impress any group of friends or family with a private dinner for up to ten (10) people under the stars in the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium!

This private event features a delicious dinner for up to ten people, followed by a Star Theater show and presentation of your choice by our exquisite Strasenburgh Planetarium staff.

The event date is set collaboratively with you and the RMSC team, subject to availability.

Learn about space, physics, and science as you travel our planet and the universe with Merlin, a visitor from the Andromeda Galaxy, in these two signed books by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Merlin's Tour of the Universe and Just Visiting This Planet!

You and seven guests can enjoy a Private Wine Tasting Tour and Barrel Room Wine & Food Gathering at Ravines Wine Cellars!

You and your guests will be greeted with a glass of Ravines' Methode Champenoise sparkling wine and an amuse-bouche as you gather in Ravines' historic Tasting Barn at the edge of the vineyards. One of the tasting room Sommeliers will lead your group on a tour of Ravines' sparkling room to see how their sparkling wines are made using the same method as Champagne, then to the crush pad to learn how grapes are processed and wine is made. Guests then continue to the Barrel Room for a fun sit-down tasting of Ravines' premium wines, including the current vintages aging in the casks to better understand how wine develops during cask aging. Each guest will receive an FLX Farmer's Board with local farmstead cheeses, charcuterie, freshly baked bread and delectable accoutrements. Dessert includes a pairing of Ravines' Amperand, a port-wine-style wine with bittersweet chocolate truffles from Hedonist Artisan Chocolates.

You and nine guests (all over 21 years old) will have the wine-red carpet rolled out for you as you partake in the RMSC Uncorked & On Tap VIP Experience!

This annual tasting event, held throughout the exhibits within the Museum & Science Center, brings together wineries, breweries, distilleries, chefs, bakers, and vendors from across the region so you can taste the vast flavors of the greater Rochester region!

Your ten tickets will get you in the doors an hour before general admission, so you can sip and taste with Event Sponsors and Partners! Want to take a break before going out to sample more beverages? Enjoy access to your own VIP lounge for you and your guests throughout the event!

2027 Uncorked & On Tap date is still to be determined, but this event is usually held the first or second weekend of March.

Tackle the world's thorniest philosophical conundrums in this signed book by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmic Queries!

Learn about our infinite cosmos and beyond in this signed book by authors Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lindsey Nyx Walker: To Infinity and Beyond!

Learn about the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military in this signed book by authors Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Avis Lang: Accessory to War!

You'll experience the beauty and wonder of upstate New York's very own castle! These four free admission tickets will take your and your friends or family to the Boldt Castle & Boldt Yacht House nestled in the picturesque 1000 Islands.

Enjoy history and a ride on the river with this one-year Family Membership to the Antique Boat Museum, and a ticket for one Ride the River! With this membership, two adults and children at the same address will enjoy:

• Free admission to the ABM & tour of La Duchesse for one year
• Free admission to special events, including Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction and Concours d'Elegances
• A 10% discount on all Museum Store purchases
• Discounts on selected Educational Programs/Classes
• Discount on Library Research Services
• A subscription to the Gazette Annual and e-newsletters

You and a guest will get to take in gorgeous views of the United States and Canada with these two tickets for Uncle Sam's Boat Tours' Two-Nation Tour!

To reserve your tour, you'll need to:

• Visit their website (linked above) and decide on a date and time for your tour.
• Call their office to make your reservation.
• Have this gift certificate ready, as its code will be your discount code.

Let your family or friends reconnect with nature and their wild side at The Wild Center with these four free admission passes!

Enjoy a railroad ride on New York State's only operating steam engine with this $50 gift certificate to Arcade & Attica Railroad Inc!

You and a guest will get rare access to private homes, beautifully maintained gardens, and architecturally significant sites as part of the 2027 House and Garden Tour, thanks to these two tickets from the Landmark Society of Western New York!

Then you'll be able to put that inspiration to work for your own garden with this $25 gift card to The Garden Factory!

(The 2027 House and Garden Tour will take place in June 2027, dates TBD. To claim your tickets, the winner will need to mail the certificate to the LSWNY by May 18, 2027.)

You and your family can have a blast at The Strong National Museum of Play all year round with this gift certificate for a free, Basic Level Annual Membership!

For two named adults and ANY four children age 18 and younger, your membership will get you:

• Free museum admission for one (1) year.
• Six (6) parking validations and four (4) train or carousel rides digitally attached to your membership card.
• Discounted guest tickets, ropes course tickets, and butterfly garden tickets.
• 10% discount in the museum shop.
• ACM Reciprocal Network Discount of 50% off admission for up to 6 people at participating ACM museums.
• Member-only exhibit previews and discounts on select museum programs.

Enjoy this delectable gift basket from Rochester's own Stever's Candies, making homemade candy since 1946! This gift basket contains assorted homemade milk and dark chocolate candies (8 pieces), a 2-pack croquette, a nonpareil milk chocolate ice cream pop, and a gift card for $15!

Enjoy a drink with "the most authentic Szechuan cuisine in Rochester" with this gift certificate for a dine-in bottle of Soju at Szechuan Opera!

And! You'll be able to enjoy this meal and more with your own gorgeous sets of chopsticks and chopstick rests!

You and a guest can have a fantastic time and learn something about Rochester in the process with these two tickets for the Fall Bike History Tour on Saturday, October 10, from 10 am to noon, presented by Reconnect Rochester!

Cycle like a pro with this fantastic package from Vault Cycle + Box + Move in Rochester! Not only will you get a Vault tote bag, sticker, and your own set of cardio boxing gloves, but you also get a class pass!

Your class pass can be redeemed for free access to ten classes!

You and an adult guest can explore the science of molten sand, and the art that can be made from a 2,000 F oven with these two adult day passes to the Corning Museum of Glass!

Your family will be delighted by dinosaurs thanks to this amazing package from the Paleontological Research Institution, Museum of the Earth! Not only will you walk away with three Adventures in a Prehistoric World children's books to bring the excitement home (Into the Ordovician, Carboniferous Quest, and Silurian Journey), but you'll also receive a one-year Family Membership!

Your membership covers two adults and all children in the household under 18 or all grandchildren, and gets your family:

• Unlimited, Free admission to the Museum and the Nature Center
• Free or discounted tickets to special events
• Discount on gift shop and online store purchases, including PRI exclusive plushies and publications
• Advanced notice of events and exhibit openings
• Free reciprocal admission to over 325 ASTC science museums worldwide (some restrictions apply)
• Quarterly digital magazine, American Paleontologist Newsletter
• Discounts on summer camp fees (Cayuga Nature Center)
• Birthday Party Discounts

Expand your library, or that of a book-loving friend, with these fantastic books from Boa Editions!

• Disaster Tourism by Rena J. Mosteirin (signed)
• Flare, Corona by Jeannine Hall Gailey (signed)
• Holes the Crickets Have Eaten in the Blankets by Robert Bly (chapbook, rare)
• Kingdom Animalia by Aracelis Girmay (hardcover)
• Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton (paperback)
• The Science of Lost Futures by Ryan Habermeyer (paperback)
• Permanent Exhibit by Matthew Vollmer (paperback)

Wake up to the best of the Finger Lakes with this $25 gift certificate to Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters!

Embrace the ancient with this delicious 375ml bottle of Modern Ancient Floriani Red Flint Heirloom Corn Whiskey from our friends at BayTowne Wine & Spirits!

Items cannot be shipped: Winning Bidder must arrange pick up or drop off with RMSC, and will be contacted within 2 business days of the event conclusion.

Enjoy year-round access to the
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse with this free Household Level annual membership! Two adults and their children or grandchildren will be able to access:

• FREE admission to the MOST every day
• FREE parking in the Trolley Lot behind the museum!
• Discounts on birthday parties and day camps
• Discounted tickets for movies in the National Grid ExploraDome
• 10% discount in the Science Shop (20% during December)
• Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Reciprocal Membership-get FREE or discounted general admission to more than 350 science museums worldwide, including the Corning Museum of Glass, Ithaca Sciencenter, Rochester Museum & Science Center, and more!

You and a friend or loved one will be able to rock out at an evening performance of Rock of Ages at the Rev Theatre Company's Merry Go Round Playhouse!

But act fast! This show only runs from September 16 to October 3, 2026!

Your family will have unlimited access to art with this one-year Family Membership to the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY!

Your membership provides your entire household with:

• Free museum admission
• Free admission to opening receptions
• Free guest passes
• 20% discounts on classes
• 10% discount at the gift shop and Everson's cafe, Louise
• Mailed printed copy and early digital access to the Everson Bulletin
• Reciprocal benefits, including free or heavily discounted admission to 30+ museums through the Empire State Program.

Enjoy a trip for four to the George Eastman Museum with these four free admission tickets!

Then finish your perfect museum day with a good meal or a great drink at Lucky's with this $50 gift certificate!

Explore the largest and most comprehensive living history museum in New York State with this Family/Grandparent Membership to the Genesee Country Village & Museum!

Your membership will grant you:

• Free general admission for up to two named adults and dependents or grandchildren aged 17 to the Historic Village, John L. Wehle Gallery, and Nature Center, including select special programs. Days and hours vary by season.
• 10% discount at Museum shops, restaurants, and Online Store.
• Discount pricing on classes, experiences, summer camps, and evening and reservation-only events.
• Free access to Members-Only Events.
• Express check-in during select special events.
• Bring two free guests to Share-the-Museum Days during the Centennial Expo. If your guest(s) choose to become members, they'll receive a one-time 10% discount on a new membership.
• 10% discount at the Genesee Country Inn in Mumford, NY
• $4 off admission at Old Sturbridge Village and buy-one-get-one admission at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum.
• Reciprocal admission to more than thirty museums across New York State through the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program (ESMRP).
• Subscription to our monthly email newsletter, "@ the Village"

Your whole family will enjoy access to some of the most notable landmarks across Western New York with this one-year Family Membership to the Landmark Society of Western New York! Your family membership includes:

• Free admission to the Stone-Tolan House and Ellwanger Garden (special events excluded)
• Subscription to Landmarks quarterly magazine
• Reduced admission for ticketed events

You and up to three guests can learn about amazing women of history at the National Women's Hall of Fame with these four admission passes, an Astronell keyring, three magnets, stickers, and two books: Crafting with Feminism and Finish the Fight!

Then, you and your three guests (over 21 years old) can enjoy local delicacies of the Finger Lakes region at Casa Larga Vineyards with this gift certificate for four individual wine flights and a large charcuterie board to share!

Laugh till it hurts at the Comedy @ the Carlson with this gift package! You'll receive a $25 gift card for food and drinks (not usable for tickets), a bottle of wine, and an adult XL Comedy @ the Carlson t-shirt!

You and a guest will get to step inside Rochester's skyline to journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture at the 2027 Inside Downtown Tour. This special, weekend experience offers exclusive opportunities to explore remarkable interiors, uncover hidden details, and experience downtown Rochester from a new perspective, thanks to these two tickets from the Landmark Society of Western New York!

(The 2027 Inside Downtown Tour will take place in September 2027, dates TBD. To claim your tickets, the winner will need to mail the certificate to the LSWNY by August 1, 2027.)

Items cannot be shipped: Winning Bidder must arrange pick up or drop off with RMSC, and will be contacted within 2 business days of the event conclusion.

Experience the fantastic, fabulous Fenimore Art Museum and Fenimore Farm with these four tickets! Two tickets are for the museum, and two for the farm, all are good through the 2028 season, and do not include the Glimmernight events.

Your family will be inspired by innovation and sensational science with this one-year Family Membership to miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady, NY!

Your membership covers two named adults and up to four children (age 17 and under), and gets your family access to:

• Free admission to the miSci
• Six single-use Planetarium passes
• Six single-use guest passes
• 10% off classes, birthday parties, special events, merchandise, and more
• Early access to exhibition openings
• Invitations to Members-only events
• Quarterly miSci Members e-newsletter
• Free or reduced admission to 300+ museums and science centers nationwide through the ASTC Passport Program

You and three guests will be able to spend the day foraging for fossils at a global geological treasure, the #1 fossil park in the US, Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve, with these four guest passes!

Your access to this former cement quarry means you'll be able to collect and keep Devonian Period fossils, including trilobites!

You, a friend, or a loved one can learn the way of the sword in no time at all with this gift certificate for one Intro to Fencing Session at the Rochester Fencing Club! (Good for youth or adult fencers!)

You and a guest can see the 7:30pm December 3, 2026 performance of Professor Brian Cox's new world tour, Emergence, with these two tickets donated by The Kodak Center! Learn about outer space, physics, and more right here in Rochester!