The Queens Museum was a delightful surprise! We were just going to visit to kill time between landing at LaGuardia (another delightful surprise!) and our check in time in Midtown Manhattan, but it ended up being a highlight of our trip. The Queens Museum is in the same park that the World's Fair was held in both 1939 and 1964. The park is fantastic and it's fun to take photos in front of the Unisphere. The entry fee for the museum is optional but I paid the suggested $8 per head and thought it was worth it - the museum does not have a lot of exhibits but what is there is super interesting! The main attraction is the giant Panorama of the City of New York. It's a continually updated map of the city with buildings and even tiny scale model airplanes taking off and landing. The lights in the room brighten and dim to simulate day and night, and during nighttime, the lights in the buildings come on. Only Far Rockaway was left off the map due to space considerations. I am a map geek, so this was heaven for me! They also have a room with memorabilia from both World's Fairs, and map of the 1964 World's Fair that is similar to, but smaller than, the Panorama. There is a great exhibition on Tiffany glass lamps. Not only was the display of lamps absolutely gorgeous, the information about the history of the glassworks in Queens (a factoid I was not aware of!) and the process for making the glass was fascinating. Less interesting to me, but fascinating to Larry, was the relief map of the NYC water supply system. The Queens Museum is absolutely a great stop if you are in the area! read more

Beautiful space! I haven't been back in a while. When my kids were young and in elementary school they also had their artwork shown here. That day there were also beautiful artwork from kids who are so talented! We had an event there and it was a beautiful bright space for event. We got a tour of the panorama of nyc which is a favorite and there's a new exhibit of the world fair which was really cool. Would love to return. read more

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Went for another print making workshop. This time with a new instructor named Grethell. We got to make cynaprints which involved UV lights and pressed flowers. Everyone left with gorgeous finish prints. There was a cart with free art books from previous exhibits. read more

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Donate whatever you want but recommend $8 The museum is pretty small but has a lot of information to offer about the world's biggest fair ever in Queens which was really fun to be around. Plus you can walk around the park which is so much fun and located by the tennis arena read more

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Solid museum located in Corona Flushing Meadows Park. I feel like this place is often overlooked. It may not be the biggest museum around, nor does it have lots of famous pieces, but this museum gives you a look into the importance of the park and the importance of Queens throughout the years. The standout exhibit has to be the scale replica of the boroughs of New York. Truly breathtaking to see from the ground level as well as one level up. The detail is incredible :) read more

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A small museum that is a little bit of a trek to get to. I've visited a few times, and I would say it's worth checking out at least once. It's where the world fair used to be hosted so there's a lot of history there. There's a giant miniature panorama built to scale of the entire landscape of NYC and it's five boroughs. There's a few small exhibits around the rest of the museum as well that rotate every so often. There's also a section that focuses on the water system of NYC. read more

The Queens Museum is located in Corona Park near the zoo and the iconic Unisphere. You could only enter/exit the museum from one side of the building. The Museum is advertised on Culture Pass as being "free". However upon entering, they ask if you want to give a donation. The recommended amount is $8/adult. Nothing is free in life and managing the building, exhibits, and personnel costs $$ so I did not find this offensive, but the museum is not "free". The Museum is currently resetting over half of its exhibits so there really wasn't much to see. The best exhibit is the Panorama of NYC - a 3D 1:100 scale map of the five boroughs. The details are impressive and I spent 15-20 minutes in the space soaking it all in. I found the watershed of NYC interesting and the production of Tiffany lamps pretty cool, but right now this is not a museum to go out of your way to see. But I am looking forward to revisiting when their current reset is complete. read more

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Not much going on here and probably not worth the trip unless you're local to the area. Both the topographical water supply exhibit and the panorama display is really the only thing this museum has going for it. They do have a nice collection of worlds fair collectibles on display tucked away in a corner of the museum. $8 although suggested, is still cheaper than going to a movie. Parking is impossible on the weekend with all the "vendors" heading into the park. read more

We stopped by here because we had some time to kill before heading to JFK. We were interested in the area as the site of two World's Fairs (1939-40 and 1964-65). The staff working the front desk were very friendly. They told me the best place to start is the Panorama of the City of New York exhibit and it was great! If you know who Robert Moses is, it was no surprise to learn that he was behind this 1:1,200 scale model of the five boroughs. It was fun to find my daughter's building in the exhibit! After the panorama, I checked out the World's Fair memorabilia exhibit. Lots of knickknacks affiliated with both fairs. Then, I headed back downstairs to see what else there was to see. Unfortunately, they are in the middle of a remodel so there was no art to be seen. I did head over to see the Relief Map of the New York City Water Supply System. This was interesting to me because my daughter is working on an article about the Croton Aqueduct. The only other thing besides the book store to explore for us was the Tiffany Glass exhibit. I would love to go back someday to see the museum fully operational. The one drawback for me was the gender neutral bathroom - not because it is gender neutral but because of how it is laid out (the men's urinals are in the open and the first thing you pass when walking in- no privacy at all for the men using them) and because it was filthy when I was there. read more

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Located in front of the greatest homage to the borough (#1) and in the heart of Flushing Meadows Corona Park is the Queens Museum. Formally known as the Queens Museum of Art, it was founded 50 years ago and is a worthy addition to the culture seeking scene in NYC. Ever since their renovation close to a decade ago, the museum has become incredibly modern and very spacious. In the process it has solidified itself as a bonafide destination for special occasions from weddings to corporate gatherings. This may not be the most obvious place to host something, but that the space is top notch. My favorite area is the Panorama, their longest running exhibition where they've managed to take a scaled down model of the 5 boroughs and showcase it to everyone to marvel from above. It's incredibly unique and practically worth the price admission alone. During select times of the day, there is someone who is there to give virtual tours and information about the intricacies of the buildings and map. Parking can be a little tricky if their small lot is full. It is a bit of a walk from the subway and during big events, they'll provide a shuttle to/from the station. Thankfully it's never too crowded here and it is a destination for folks who are wandering around the park. It may seem cliché but only because it's true: it doesn't get more Queens than this. ___________ (#1) The Unisphere: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-unisphere-corona read more

Love the history of the World's Fair and life size model of NYC. Small. Great place to do a gala, host an event, read more

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Excellent exhibits, friendly staff. Easy to get to and good parking! Absolutely worth it if you are in the area and looking for something to do! read more

I love coming into the Queens museum when im in the area. Going in to see their panoramic of NYC. I can always spot my home in it. The rest of the museum seems to be going a renovation so I wasn't able to view much. The staff here are super friendly and helpful. I was surprised that their bathrooms are not gender neutral but very progressive. It was nice and quiet and so glad they had the sofas to sit in. read more

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This is a great museum to spend some quality time at. Parking & admission are both free. The museum has vintage Tiffany lamps & other artworks on display. But the best artwork in here is the Panorama map of the city of New York. Weekdays, it gets loud in here with the kids on school trips, so prepare your ears for that, lol. The map is laid out on this giant floor. It showcases all of NYCs buildings, airports, waterways, bridges etc...They have a nice perimeter built around the giant map so you can walk your way around & properly see all the boroughs. The giftshop is nice too. Outside of the museum is Flushing Meadows Corona Park. A lot of walkable areas around the park & greenspaces to relax. If you're in the mood, check out Queens Zoo, which is just a minute walks away from the museum. read more

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This museum ended up being smaller and more out of the way than I expected, but the subway ride isn't too bad, and the contents are worth it. Also can't beat free admission! (though this may pandemic-related, I think the suggested adult price is $8. What makes this museum so awesome is the panorama/model of the city. It is truly something to be beheld that pictures don't do justice. Every building, bridge, park, etc. built before in the 1992 is reflected in the model. It truly shows the massive scale of NYC. I also liked the illumination system that goes from sunrise to sunset and into night (complete with moving shadows!). While during the nighttime cycle the city doesn't glow in the same way as the real NYC, there is still a couple lights and glow built into the model. The model is the crown jewel of the Queens Museum's collection. There are a couple additional exhibits, including a Tiffany glass exhibit (at least that day) which was cool! read more

The Queens Museums was a very quaint and informative museum about different exhibits such as the Worlds Fair. I found the Panorama of NYC very intriguing and cool. There was also a display where we get our water supply which was also very interesting. Would definitely recommend to know more about the Worlds Fair. read more

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The Queeens museum is a special place whwre you can find yourself lost in the great works from artists. There was s a wonderful topographical map of all five boroughs in addition to the different mediiums the artists express themselves with. The place is clean and family oriented and thr gift shop has a lot to offer and the coffee is excellent. read more

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This is a small museum with a few small rotating art and photography exhibits. Some of it is a little edgy and modern. Some a little bizarre. One of the exhibits I saw today was on the gentrification of Queens. This museum also has a permanent exhibit of the 1964 World's Fair. Some pretty neat memorabilia. This isn't the biggest or fanciest museum, but entry is free (currently timed tix you can buy online). Also, there is a huge panorama of NYC built for the World's Fair back in 1964. It is HUGE model that takes up the entire room. There is a walkway, part of which is glass, that goes all the way up and around for a full view. You'll never see anything else like this anywhere else, and again, it's free. So even though it's not the biggest or the fanciest, it's worth a visit. It's also adjacent to Flushing Meadows Corona Park (also reviewed), so you can take a walk outside and see the unisphere and other monuments. The second floor of the museum also has a wall of windows facing out toward the park, so you can sit and admire the view. read more

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It's been a long time since I've reviewed anything on Yelp, but this museum made me get back to share how wonderful it is! I've driven by this museum so many times and finally my cousins and I took a trip and I'm so glad we did. Tickets were easy to buy online, and the parking was ample. The modern art exhibits were thought provoking and interesting. The model of NYC was perhaps one of the most incredible things I've seen in a long time. The cafe was well stocked with so many gf, low sugar and vegan options (I felt so seen). I loved the gift shop curations, albeit most are pricey, but I bought a few postcards and mailed home about the museum. read more

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This place seems to be more for holding events , gallery exhibitions etc not so so much as a museum? if that makes sense. I attended one of the BEST yelp events here a few years back & it's what spark my memory of this museum. Free entry which is great, they do have a donation box don't forget to drop a few bucks in there of course this helps the museum. they do check vax cards & ID's at least for now they still do. Best thing here is the very cool model of the 5 borough's (why the 4 stars), cool to see , find the landmarks & check out tiny little planes flying across. They do have some stuff on display, the section with the World's fair is nice to look at. If you are in the park, certainly can't hurt to check it out. read more

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The Queens museum is a very interesting, modern, space with a great attached park to walk around in! Free parking and free admission with the NYC ID. There seem to be a lot of family friendly events too. Our favorite exhibits were the Tiffany lamp exhibition and the NYC replica from the world's fair that is huge and highly accurate. We could see the details of our area in Forest Hills! They also had an interesting exhibit on the water supply of NYC. Just wish they had more exhibits. read more

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We came out here to see the giant globe (Unisphere) and the panorama. Admission is free and you can choose to donate. There is not a whole lot of foot traffic here so we were better able to enjoy our time wandering and participating in some of the art installations. We were very excited for the panorama after watching "Pretend It's a City" on Netflix. You can't walk on the panorama like Fran Lebowitz does but you can get pretty close to Manhattan. This is a dreamy art exhibit that would be perfect for a date! I loved the other art installations, some of which were unfortunately still be worked on while we visited. It is definitely a different vibe from the rest of our trip, which included going to the Met and the History Museum in Manhattan. I very much enjoyed this museum in contrast to those more "touristy" situations. It was a breath of fresh air - literally! Enjoy the amazingly large park after leaving the museum. It was very nice to imagine the World's Fair while taking a stroll around the park. read more

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Queens has a museum? Well, if the Bronx can have a zoo... But hey, this ain't even the best museum in Queens. That title belongs to the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria (review: http://bit.ly/2TtPFOa). This one benefits from being right next to the retro-cool Unisphere (review: http://bit.ly/2TsUfME), and the connection doesn't end there as there is a remnant of the 1964 World's Fair in here as well, the impressively scaled miniature Panorama of the City of New York. Commissioned for the World's Fair by the infamous Robert Moses, who tried to turn Greenwich Village into a freeway, it's over 9,300 square feet presenting the five boroughs in excruciating topographic detail in a quiet humongous room that simulates a full day in a matter of minutes (photo: http://bit.ly/33wmVJ7). The rest of the collection is a bit on the ho-hum side in my humble, less than informed opinion. The high point is the Neustadt Tiffany collection with the famous colored leaded glass on display. The low point was likely the series of sci-fi-oriented paintings that would look appropriate in an urban bowling alley (photo: http://bit.ly/2Tv5Fzk). The most interactive exhibit was on the main floor, a kinetic sculpture called the Organic Arches which inflate from their gnarled original state into a walkway not ideal for impatient kids (photo: http://bit.ly/2TtQarC). It's not a bad deal for $8, and frankly the panorama was worth the admission. But next time I'll probably make a beeline to the Lemon King of Corona. Hey, this ain't no Brooklyn Museum (review: http://bit.ly/2TF1j9f). RELATED - Planning a trip to NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2ZvQA2F read more

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It was a bit underwhelming for me, but since it was free, I would just have to say, it's a good way to kill an hour of time. You have to make timed reservations online, but check-in was super easy. There are two floors, with exhibits on both-- it felt more like pop-up exhibits vs a true museum. The only parts I enjoyed were the World's Fair exhibit, the Tiffany glass collection, and the panorama display of New york. It wasn't really busy which was nice. It was clean and spacious, but the content was underwhelming. read more

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The ladies at the cafe and the usual ones in the front (most of them) are wonderful. I had a horrible experience weeks ago when I went there to go to the cafe for coffee and a carrot muffin. A young man I had never seen before asked me where I was going. I told him that I was going to the cafe. He was upset and wanted me to talk to him, which is weird as you do not have to sign in or purchase a ticket. He called a guard and two came. I was told that I had an "attitude" and could not enter. This is misogynistic, and probably racist to white women; I never heard of a man or perhaps a non-white woman told she has an attitude. How I am perceived by others, as I posed no threat and conversely thought they posed a threat, even physical, to me, should not have me not be able to enter an establishment. He said to come another day and said the same when I called. They lost a customer. The Queens Museum needs new management. read more

Loved it hard to see, interact, learn in one visit just get their membership if you are from the area. Very educational place where kids can learn not only seeing by interacting with their materials. I have two toddlers but they were amazed by this place. It was a grandparents date tho. They had fun. read more

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Hard pass for me . This museum doesn't live up to the hype and it's so far and annoying to get to. I don't love it and also have read some strange posts about its treatment of staff and visiting artists.. plus it's just far from the city and Brooklyn ...It's a hard no for me :/ read more

This is a small museum, often over looked. It's close to the unisphere, and it's connected to the park. We had free admission tickets. The highlights of the museum are the panorama of NYC and theTiffany Glass exhibit. The other things here did not interest us as much. They also use some of the space as a food distribution center for the local community which is nice. I've always passed by and never went in until recently. There were some families present, but it was not crowded. The panorama is done well. The exhibit used to be a ride which turned into a walkway, probably due to costs and maintenance to its upkeep. If you are very familiar with the city, you could easily spend an hour here looking for landmarks and popular places. There is even an active airplane flying in and out of the airports! You just have to look carefully to spot them! Another tidbit I thought stood out was this knitted plant that reminded me of the Little Shop of Horrors alien plant. There are artifacts and relics from the World's Fair which was tremendous for its time. I recall my grade school teachers boasting about how they attended it and it was such an amazing experience for them! It really puts the perspective into place on how the city funded it, and how politically involved it was to get everything into place to host it at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Comparing it to today, it's mind blowing because now the park is mostly just a park without many of the original buildings being used for what they were. A lot has changed but the unisphere still stands and remains a landmark for Queens. The gift shop was typical and provided a good variety of family friendly knick-knacks. read more

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The museum will reopen on Wednesday (September 16). New hours: Wednesday-Friday from 12-5 p.m. and S/S from 11-5. Requirements: Masks must be worn. All visitors must have a temperature check upon entry. All visitors must reserve a (free) timed entry ticket in advance. The cafe will remain closed indefinitely. The coat check will also remain closed indefinitely, and visitors are requested to not bring large bags to the museum. read more

My brother and I were in Queens for a couple of days 2 weeks ago, and we visited the Queens Museum one afternoon after lunch. At $8, the museum is a great deal, and I was impressed by our visit. When we visited, they had a few really interesting exhibits ("The Art of Rube Goldberg" and "Nicolas Moufarrege: Recognize My Sign"). Their permanent collection also included a lot of interesting works - including a panorama of NYC built for the 1964 World's Fair, a collection of Tiffany glass, and a relief map of the New York City water supply system. Our visit was great. The museum's collection and exhibits were interesting and out of the ordinary. I definitely recommend checking it out if you've never been before. read more

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They actually call my bedroom the Princesses Museum. What a coincidence. And what an absolutely beautiful facility this is. Absolutely gorgeous inside and out. It glows red in the NYC night and provides the perfect sidepiece (or gateway, perhaps) to the wonderful World's Fair globe and the Billie Jean King tennis center, and of course the Queen's Theatre. It's the most underrated and yet recognizable part of Queens and if you ever get a chance to explore this Museum you should. Especially if they have their miniature New York City model exhibition which was the coolest thing I ever saw here! It's a very modern museum that feels both European and brand new (no, the two are not mutually exclusive, and neither are you and your bf, trust me I know). The first time I came here I met Jerome, Jando, Karen, Pat, Tai, Stephen, Sophie, Ruggy, Chuck, Phil, Carolina, Sunshine, and many others for the first time! read more

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This museum is great for a brief pandemic friendly date. It is smaller than expected but there is quite a few interesting things to see. My favorite exhibit is the Panorama of the City of New York. I spent most of my time there. In regard to precautions there is hand sanitizer everywhere and everyone had on masks. There was timed entry so large amounts of people were not in the museum at one given time. read more

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Teeny museum that boasts the Panorama exhibit which is an enormous scaled to size replica of New York City. It's very cool- look for the tiny plane that descends into LGA. You might miss it but i assure you it's there. Currently displaying lgbtq drawings, world peace entwined with futuristic galactic spin, Tiffany lamp collection and several more exhibits. Super find in the middle of just cruising the expansive corona park! read more

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I didn't know there is a Queens Museum up until when I saw an article advertising the Tiffany glass exhibition. The museum is in a big building - it looks old on the outside but pretty nice and modern on the inside (I think it has been renovated recently). There were about 3-4 exhibitions going on. Tiffany exhibition was located in a small room, but there were lots to see and I was able to learn how iridescence works and the process of creating Tiffany glass lamp shade. It's also nice that admission is free for IDNYC holders. However, with the museum tucked into Corona Park and it's quite a walk from the subway station, and the fact that it only has a few exhibition going on and many of the visible part of the museum was under renovation, I'm giving the museum three stars. read more

this was a very nice museum. not too big but looks it. small exhibits and a nice cafe. clean bathrooms. very helpful staff. they have the worlds fair exhibit with all the stuff from the 1960s. beware though....the parking sucks on the weekends becuz everyone goes to the park! we got a parking pass to park in front becuz my dad has a handicap but its crazy how they don't have enough parking for museum guests. read more

Queens Museum is a true gem. We stopped by unintentionally, in search of a public restroom. We were relieved and delighted to find it open. After taking care of business, we explored each of the exhibits and admired all the artifacts. We immersed ourselves in details of the changing Flushing landscape. We wandered through the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass. It was surreal to discover that the very plot of land the Queens Museum occupied once held the World's Fair. My favorite exhibit by far, however, was the Panorama of the City of New York. It is absolutely breathtaking. Modeled on a 1:1200 scale, this diorama really puts things into perspective. I loved that the exhibit allowed you to loop around the perimeter of New York and that the walkways were made of glass so you could look down and appreciate the expanse before you. The room itself is lit according to the cycles of night and day and there is even a miniature plane that takes off and lands from a tiny model of La Guardia airport! I was truly enraptured and could have spent at least an hour admiring the miniature. Add Queens Museum to your list the next time you're in Corona Park. I guarantee it's a spot you won't want to miss! The best part? Admission is free! read more

Other and the gigantic panorama map of New York City that is at least 2 decades outdated because it does not feature any of the new buildings in Long island city, lower manhattans, or downtown brooklyn there is not much here. Most of the exhibits are outdated photo displays taken several years ago and mashed together. Too much empty slave overall and no relevant exhibits. Not worth the trip until they do an overhaul. read more

Absolutely underrated. We had no plans to visit this museum but went in after catching the cherry blossom outside. It's not a huge museum, but the entrance fee is only $8 and it's free for NY students as well as anyone under 18. The two special exhibitions we saw were very interesting and thought provoking. Alexandra Smith's 'Moments to an effigy' has to do with local Queens history, and requires a lot of help (provided on site) to understand the piece, but it's very good. The other piece by Rigo 23 is also pretty interesting, and visually stunning. The pieces are similar to what you would see at MOMA or The Met Breuer. The museum was quite empty when we visited, which is a shame. Will definitely come back when there are new exhibits. read more

Tough go at the very beginning of the line that needed more ropes, last minute Sally's poured in at 3:30pm. The large reception area played host to a foreign dance of body movements, twisting into shapes that fit within others body rings Three rooms displayed the full Ramones collection of memorabilia -- plenty of what a rodie would consider an excellent and complete collection. The curator told security to "throw me out!" as I gingerly turned The Simpsons varsity jacket a hair just to see the backside. His words went nowhere, poor sad fellow -- you have my pity. After all that was said and done and given the level of components the exhibition had to offer, the experience would he much better served in a smaller venue, something in downtown Manhattan. The exhibit felt sterile considering my experience was with hardcore was with MC on, long hair, full bore and the Ramones cranked away at CBGB's and Lamour Brooklyn. But for eight measly dollars, it was worth the trip -- and wait.. read more

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One of the best museum anyone can visit! This museum caters to family, couples, and students alike. I usually come here during the summer. The museum features different educational programs for all ages. It gives you the total history of the world's fair back in 1939 and in 1964. In the back, the gardens look well kept. Go and see the Unisphere. After the 1964 world's fair, it soon came to symbolize Queens. On a hot day, the staff turns on the sprinklers, During the summer, people use the gardens for socials and sporting events. Children come with their families to ride their bicycles or jump in the pool during hazy and hot days. One of the major attractions includes the panoramic view of Queens. The details look fabulous. You see the details - Right down to St. John's University, and Queens College campuses. This panoramic view includes the 2 major airports with flying airplanes! On the first floor, the museum has a gift shop. When you check into yelp, you get a discount for admission! On Wednesdays, during certain times, you can go into the place for free. Rightly so, the Queens Museum offers the history of this awesome borough. A hidden gem waiting to be found, the Queens Museum will not disappoint. read more

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