An Introduction to George Eastman House
George Eastman House, the world’s first museum of photography, was established in the former estate of the founder of Eastman Kodak Company, and is now widely recognized as an international museum of photography and film. From the time it was chartered in 1947, the Museum’s mission has been to collect, preserve, and present the his tory of photography and moving images to a diverse public audience. The Museum possesses unparalleled collections of photography, film, and historical technology, as well as a commitment to preservation, education, and exhibition that has set the standard in the field. Entire archives, corporate collections, artists’ lifetime portfolios, and a unique aggregation of rare motion pictures and ephemera have been acquired by George Eastman House. A wing dedicated to conserva tion education, exhibitions, archives, and museum services opened in 1989.
The Museum’s world-class collections are available as a resource to film preservation students, making George Eastman House a setting for study unlike any other institution.