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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
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 :)
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.
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.
Love the history of the World's Fair and life size model of NYC. Small. Great place to do a gala, host an event,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
10 years ago
The Queens Museum is a trek! I felt like it must be close to Philly cause it took me an hour and twenty minutes by bus! But I will spell the reason that people should make the commute.... R-A-M-O-N-E-S! Yes! The famous punk rockers from Queens grew up in this neighborhood and Queens Museum are highlighting them to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self titled first album with the exhibit "Hey! Ho! Let's Go: The Ramones and the Birth of Punk". Saturday's line up was famous punk rock artist Fly, the Ramones tour manager, Monte Melnik talk and a live performance from Rockaway Bitch (all female Ramones cover band) and even a Punk Rock Flea Market! I was more than ecstatic to be there and I couldn't believe the exhibit was only $8! It was worth every penny. The exhibit highlights memorabilia of all types, like the Gabba Gabba Hey pinhead mask and band shirts. There was tons of photographs ranging from live performances to a trip to Disneyland. I was a fan of the passport pics! There was also TV's playing Rock n Roll High School! The boys went to high school a mile from the museum at Forrest Hills High School! I didn't have time to make the trek but it's on my to do list now. I find the Ramones to be such an iconic NY band that changed the music scene as well as lives! And you couldn't have an exhibit without their iconic leather jackets, t-shirt and instruments! Word on the street is many impressive icons have come to see the show like Linda Ramone (Johnny Ramone's wife), Legs Mc Neil from Punk Magazine, Handsome Dick Manitoba from the band, Dictators and many more. The Punk Rock Flea Market was a fitting edition! There was all kinds of treasures from vintage goodies, jewelry and clothing. I was lured in by the rosary inspired Lemmy necklace from Mercury Hour! Hand carved roses and Lemmy and even a Lemmy Saint portrait. Gorgeous! The gift shop also reflected the punk rock theme with a tote bag resembling the Sex Pistols album cover but with a twist "God Save Queens"! And with the yelp check in you get 10% off. I would recommend keeping your eyes peeled for any future events! I had a blast and I'm so happy I made the commute! My punk rock heart beats a little louder to the sound of Beat of the Brat!! read more
7 years ago
It's a small museum worthy of a day trip. There are a few exhibit but the highlight is the panorama of New York. It shows morning to night views with a plane flying into and departing LaGuardia Airport. It is dated but it shows the scale and how crowded some boroughs are. Another highlight is the Unisphere and other structures left after the World's Fair of 1964-65. Mostly everyone would recognize them from popular movies like Avengers and Men in Black. Kids below 18 get to visit the museum for free. I'm sure they would enjoy the panorama and the structures outside too. read more
This review is for the Panorama of the City of New York Exhibit inside the Queens Museum. The Queens Museum is full of other great exhibits too. I have been lucky enough to visit the Panorama a few times and each time I enjoy it more and more. For me personally, if I could get in a time machine to go to the 1964/1965 New York's World Fair, I would love to see the whole World's Fair. Thankfully, I do not need a time machine because the Queens Museum maintains one of the true crown jewels of the World's Fair. It is the New York City Panorama with every building in the city circa 1992. The 1992 current state was renovated in the late 80s after circa 1964 period for the World's Fair. In a pre Google Maps world, this miniature scale model of every building in NYC is a glorious accomplishment. Local police, EMTs and fire departments use the panorama as a training tool to teach their trainees all the priority spots around the city in one location. Different sections of the panorama were made in different colors so they are easier to distinguish. You can see all the Public Housing building and many different types of buildings through the five boroughs. Two years ago, I joined the Panorama Trivia Challenge which happens every March. The trivia quiz is pretty intricate and is only for the expert level knowledge of the city. There are two categories: novice and expert. In novice, I was still hard pressed but it is fun to take part in a cool event. For the Queens Museum, please pay full admission or as much as you can afford because this museum has some great exhibits. When you enter the museum, the panorama is on the first floor up a short flight of stairs close to the main entrance. Finally back to my time machine reference, I have been told and read that the original panorama exhibit had mini-helicopter shaped rides that you would be able ride around the panorama. It would give you a feel of a bird's eye view of NYC. Thank you New York City and the Queens Museum for being so awesome to maintain and still have these living treasures to be around for everyone to see and enjoy. read more
The QMA is currently undergoing some really drastic changes structural wise. The once separate adjacent ice skating rink is currently being transformed into a huge glass box with a beautiful skylighted ceiling and architectural staircase. They commission very different types of art downstairs. Detroit Disassembled: Photographs by Andrew Moore is really quite amazing - I never knew photography can be so intense. While the NYC Panorama is the major attraction of the museum, it would be nice to see some updating (the twin towers is still there). read more
When I first moved to NYC, I went to the Queens Museum because the boroughs were still a geographical mystery to me and, before the age of google maps, the Panorama helped me get a sense of it all. This model is bigger than you could expect it to be. This is one of NYC's secret treasures -- really, how many tourists get out to Flushing? -- and the museum has come a long way with special exhibitions that make it worth repeated trips. The 1939 World's Fair souvenirs and Tiffany lamps on permanent display are a reminder of this often neglected bit of NYC. The museum isn't the easiest place to find even though it sits in the shadows of the metallic unisphere. You'll probably come here for the Panorama like everyone else because it's a rite-of-passage. You're not a New Yorker if you don't get here sooner or later. Even though I no longer live in NYC, nostalgia brought me back. read more
I came to the Queens Museum just to see the mini replica of the city I heard so much about (it's free which is nice). I parked in the parking lot right next to it for free. While it is impressive, I was a bit disappointed. It wasn't as impressive as I thought it would be. read more
Art museum located in the middle of Flushing Meadows Park. Museum is fairly small compared to the bigger ones in Manhattan. Their collection is mostly modern art from the last century. They also have a lot of stuff that is dedicated to the 1939 and 1964 World Fairs that were held in Flushing Meadows Park. The most well known and definitely coolest part of their collection is the Panorama. This is a massive 3D model of New York City that occupies an entire room. Definitely the highlight of my visit. read more
You drive by on the Grand Central Parkway and if you're aware enough, you'll see a giant portrait of an Asian guy and giant letters of the QUEENS MUSEUM. Fine you sold be enough to be intrigued and stop in for a visit. Disclaimer: I'm the farthest away from an artsy guy as you can find. Let's skip right to the best exhibit of them all. The Panorama of NYC exhibit. You're walking on a suspended walkway looking down from a 360 angle of a small scale (literal room size) exhibit of NYC and the boroughs. Only issue is standing and orienting yourself in the right angle to figure out where you actually live, but that all comes with the intrigue of seeing this. Plus you can trick your friends with pictures to pretend you're in a skyline helicopter tour. Other highlights: There's an exhibit on the extensive NYC aqueducts and waterway system. A room full of delicate Tiffany glass lamps where you'll be afraid if you look at one long enough, it might shatter. Step outside the back entrance and you get a solid view of the Unisphere (aka giant globe) at Flushing Meadows Corona Park near the Arthur Ashe Tennis Stadium. Suggested donation is $8 for adults and student is $4. Coat check, (pricey) gift shop and mini cafe also are on site. This place is good for boring weekend if you don't want to be trapped indoors. read more
Ticket price is suggested donation. Some exhibits told us strollers were not allowed in while some exhibits told us we were ok. The museum is multi-leveled and there is one elevator all the way in the back. There is a cute little cafe on the first floor. If you check in on Yelp you can get a discount at the cafe on the first floor. It seems like the most popular exhibit is the panorama of NYC which was pretty amazing! read more
Interesting little museum and we'll worth it for the NYC miniature alone! One of the most quintessential pieces in the city that not everyone knows about. Also - obviously - right in the middle of one of the best parks in Queens (and I'd say the city in general), can't really go wrong especially on a nice day. read more
Architecturally, it's a beautiful building. A very small museum compared to the Moma, MET, etc... Ticket pricing is basically donations, pay what you can afford. Lived in Queens for so many years, and I've only set foot once inside. It's very spacious, but not much to see. I wish they had more exhibits, I know they need more funding. It's gone through major renovations and although it's beautiful inside and out, the lack of exhibits and it's location doesn't bring in the money necessary to finish the rest of the work needed. The globe outside is great opportunity for pictures..Wallpapers... The panorama is massive and does indeed take a huge amount of the Museum's space. I didn't really find it interesting, I just didn't like being in that dark room. I'd rather spend time looking at the structure of the building itself. If only my home looked like that. read more
This museum is located right behind the unisphere of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It's easy to get to by taking the 7 train to Willet-Point and walking. The panorama is really something to look at. I think I spent about an hour just in that one room admiring the detail and precision of the city. You can even try to find your own house! The tiffany glass upstairs is also something interesting to look at. They have videos showing how the glass are made. The museum has a suggested donation of $8 for adults, but I don't mind it because the panorama is really worth it. read more
Sometimes it can be a hit or miss. But it's pay what you wish so pay what you think it deserves. I go here several times a year. At times they have really cool exhibits, other times it's bland. The coolest thing there is the panorama NY room. read more
11 years ago
Can you believe that it was my first time to visit this museum wherein I live in this borough and had brought my children to multiple trips and function? As part of the closing celebration for 50th World's Fair anniversary, I was able to be admitted for a $donation. The main exhibit was the memorabilia's from 1932 and 1965 Worlds Fair. It was such a delight to see all those memoirs of the celebration. I noticed a part in the museum during the day that concentrates on diverse society groups. It must be part of the celebration program.The theater size is quite a place and I remember seeing a show there before but no recollection of the museum itself. We must passed by to an enclosed route going to the theater. I love how wide open its first floor's central area and each corners specific rooms for various collections. The area of Tiffany's collections caught my full attention, it was such a sight to see. The most amazing section I'd rather be brag about is its Panorama. A presentation of the five boroughs of NY in panoramic view. What a be holding sight. It may be small but it carries interesting collections . Not bad to spend a short, good afternoon leisurely. read more
8 years ago
Came here last night for the Kew Gardens: Festival of Cinema with Elite Tickets. I have been meaning to come to this musuem because after all, I am a Queens native. Alas, I had a reason to go, and made my way to this venue. Located in the heart of Flushing Meadows- Corona Park, it is conveniently located off the GCP. Since I came early, I walked around the Unisphere and encountered amazing scenery. The last time I came to this park, it seemed shabby in my opinion. However, the grounds around Queens Musuem are well maintained. A visit here could easily turn into a romantic date that involves a picnic in the park, lots of bicycling, and seeing some intriguing art. Even if you come here and find the art not worth seeing, there is no denying that the Panorama exhibit is the best. We literally spent about 30 mins or more in there just looking at it all (or trying to lol.) I have posted some pictures, but honestly, it does not do it justice. If you love Queens, and you love NYC, make it your business to try to come here at least once in your life. read more
I took my 4 years old there today. See my pic for admission price. Suggested donation only. Pay what you think is appropriate. Pros: -free for under 18. Suggested donations only. - Impressive Panorama-NYC mini model n the first floor. You can admire it from the glass floored 2/F. Pay attention and you will see a plane landing and taking off at the airport. -not crowded. We went on a Saturday 1 pm. There were more staff than visitors. - Tiffany lamp exhibit was impressive. About 20 lamps showcased. - strollers allowed. -You can bring food. Food only at the cafe area on 1st floor. $7-$10 for burgers. Coffee plus pastry. -Free self parking but small. I got there Saturday 1 pm and found it half full. After an hour later was all full. People were not going to museum. Families brought bikes/skate board and even BBQ pit to enjoy the park which is at the backdoor of museum. -You can sit in front of the infamous world globe to have a picnic. Plenty of benches and shades. I saw MrSoftee ($4 for basic cone ) and a hotdog cart there. - I saw pedal cart rentals. - No water in the fountain in April. My son enjoyed running inside the dry fountain. - you get stickers to put on your shirt after you paid. You can return to use the bathroom ( closes at 5 pm) if you spent time in the park. I didn't see any bathroom facilities while I was strolling around in the park. - Staff were everywhere to cover every corner of exhibits. Con: -it is a small museum. 2 hours top. 3 hours if you read every words. - Panorama was great for my 4 years old boy. He especially found the glass platform thrilling. Other exhibits may not be the case. Everything is no touch of cos. He had difficulty to understand why balls in a hammock was art. -there were headphones to listen to as part of exhibit. My son finally found something he could touch but some didn't work. We asked the staff but he couldn't do anything about it. Definitely will return. Price is good and not crowded. Panorama is worth it. Will also bring bubbles/ball/picnic mat and chairs to enjoy some outdoor time. Just get there by noon to ensure parking on weekends. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
My boyfriend took me on a date here and it was so lovely. The art was great and my favorite part was the pants pillow pit! I also enjoyed the city-wide map recreation with small figures! read more
$8 suggested donation for adults, and my three kids (ages 3, 5, and 8) were free. The newly renovated space is beautiful and we stayed for nearly two hours...not an easy task to keep three kiddies entertained for that long, but the artwork on display really caught their attention (and the adults, too!). My hands-down favorite exhibit in the entire place is the Panorama; it is a 3D expression of the five boroughs and was originally installed decades ago. It has not been updated, so you will see the original World Trade Center and other buildings that are no longer current, but native New Yorkers should enjoy spotting familiar places. Most people gravitate to Manhattan, but as a Queens native, I spend more time perusing my borough and trying to identify local landmarks and areas that hold personal meaning to me. It's like Google Maps before there was Google Maps. I could literally spend an hour or two just with this one exhibit. If you are from NYC, if you have a fondness for detail, and/or if you enjoy spending a quiet moment appreciating the passion and craftsmanship that artists pour into their work, you should definitely make time to see this longstanding exhibit. At an $8 suggested donation, the Queens Museum is well worth your time and money. read more
Queens Museum is one of the hidden secrets of Queens. I was not aware of such a fascinating museum until I passed by it one day while walking by the vast globe in Flushing Meadows. Upon entrance I noticed the suggested donation entrance fee which means FREE + tip. I would suggest you donate, even a small amount, because this museum offers an exclusive miniature display of NYC not seen anywhere else. Forget the rest of the museum- prison bunk beds, stained glass lamps and furniture, and paintings and portraits which some are interesting to glace over. The highlight of the museum is the NYC panoramic display. This display should be one of the must-see items for tourist next to the Empire State Building, High Line, and Central Park. In fact you can see the Empire State Building, High Line, and Central Park, and all of NYC famous sites all in one location. It's like viewing New York from an airplane. To note there are motorized airplanes that land in LaGuardia and JKF airports on the display. Every minuscule detail can be seen, the buildings, the parks, the rivers, for not only Manhattan, but Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and west of the city. The museum is worth visiting once. The 20 minute walk from the train station is totally worth it. read more
5 years ago
Large Panorama of New York City was interesting but not really worth the trip or admission. We felt rushed out 30-40 min before closing as they were preparing for a large event or wedding. There were large areas and the gift shop closed off as well. Interesting but not really worth it. read more
This is so worth leaving the city to come see this museum! First of all, it's in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, once a site for the worlds fair. And the museum itself is a very special feeling place. They seem to work hard to showcase international contemporary art, to show diverse works to a diverse audience, and to reach out to and support artists. I think of it as an art museum but I think it's more of an educational center. I know they hold film screenings and lectures and different programs throughout the year. Lastly, if you live in the city, you HAVE to come see the Panorama of the City of New York, a very large scale model of the five boroughs built for the 1964 New York World's Fair. It is so fascinating to see the city from this not-on-the-street and not-too-far-away perspective! You understand so much better how things are connected. read more
7 years ago
SPACE The architecture is well thought out. Very wide open Clean SHOW (Temporary) -Nicolas Moufarrege: Recognize My Sign (Permanent) -Panorama of the City of New York - The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass - Relief Map of NYC Water System APPEAL Nicolas Moufarrege: Recognize My Sign - The show displays a ection of artwork by Moufarrege dating back from his earlier works until his death. The artwork was quality and inspirational to interact with. I left with references to use for my own work and Im confident most artists can find influence in his work. Panorama of the City of New York - This is a very large miniature layout of New York. Quite ab spectacle to observe. I wondered about its longevity in the museum. It takes up a vast amount of space but I don't see this as something I'd visit very often. The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass - A small space dedicated to the work of Louis C. Tiffany. Originally a painter that became inspired throughout his travels by the decorative arts. This led him to evolution of his work in creating intricate lamps and jewelry. I can see this exhibit expanding into something more contemporary to showcase how much his work has progresses past his time. Worth a view. Relief Map of NYC Water System This work is pretty large but a perfect size for a permanent work that might be too appealing for visitors looking to check out the temporary exhibits like myself. SCORE 4/5 This museum has a lot of potential and much to offer. I question their permanent collections regarding their revisiting value for the average person. Personally I don't see myself revisiting their permanent collection because I am interested in seeing historical and contemporary art. In addition, the museum is not a short convenient walk from the train. I live in queens and found myself struggling to find it. This cold doesn't make it any easier for people who want to come out and check out the space. There were a few exhibits not in view because of construction and installation. Some favorable perks the museum offers is their affordable membership and strong support for emerging artists seeking support. They need to figure out a way to bring more visitors and I may have a few ideas. read more
Cool museum located in the middle of queens in Flushing. The exhibits are constantly changing and the staff were knowledgable about the exhibits and were very informative. I had 2 insightful conversations with 2 such staff members and that really made my visit. I learned a lot about the Tiffany lamps which I personally liked and they are so beautiful. There's a large Panorama of NYC which was really worth it. The museum itself isn't the largest but I wasn't expecting it to the MET or anything. Admissions is $8 for adults but that's the suggested amount so you can really donate whatever you'd like. Student are free with any sort of school/college ID. There's free parking!! The iconic globe is literally right outside the museum's back entrance and it's such a pretty park to walk through in the spring/summer. I'm glad I finally visited the Queens Museum after living here all my life. It was about time : ) read more
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We visited this museum again after it is being renovated, now it is brighter, bigger and nicer. They give a more proper exhibition space to Tiffany glass lamp and water system 3D model.Not much changes with the NYC panorama, although they DID update the miniature model (find the Brooklyn bridge park section). They also have temporary art installation from current artists. Since they already have the water system 3D models and NYC miniature models, I wish they dedicated themselves as museum for miniature buildings or 3D art stuffs, rather than mixing it up with 1900s glass lamps, 1960s models and new pop art exhibit. I'm sure it will be a heaven for architecture lovers and distinguished themselves from other museum in NYC. Just my thought.. But all aside, do come to this place, where else can you find the NYC panorama! read more
I went here on Sunday April 14, 2019 to check this place out after about a decade since I last came here. Location: The place is easy to find whether you are driving or taking public transit. If you take the train you have a bit of a walk but is very scenic and peaceful... except for the occasional football (soccer ball for Americans) that may come your way. Cost: Reasonably priced Facility: This is one of the smaller museums of NYC. You can easily book a trip here and the NY Hall of Science if you want to maximize your trip into Queens. This museum has two floors, the majority of what there is to view is on the first floor. The main stay of the first floor is the relief map of NYC water exhibit. It's nice but I wish there was a way you could really see the map closer to see how vast this is or maybe a short video to bring it all together. The Tiffany lamps exhibit was equally interesting. A lot of work for a lamp- too bad they fell out of Vogue, they're so nice. The other exhibits currently there were weird, puzzling and political. Weird was the room with the spaceship. The next closest room is playing a movie (Sleeper Dealer)that looked interesting but it was 90 minutes long and I had no idea if I had caught it towards the beginning or end. A timer in the corner or the screen would be helpful so you know if you should jump in and watch or come back to catch it from the beginning. My apologies to Mr. Rivera who made the movie the concept seemed pretty interesting. The rest of that room just had books by Latinos and other puzzling pieces. The ever upward exhibit just looked like a bunch of random pieces of plastic that got caught in trees or cable wires that they retrieved and put on the walls. I honestly didn't see signage to put me on notice of what it was so I thought it was a part of the kids arts and crafts stuff. The next room had a political concept and was in Spanish with English writing below the pictures. It focused on the Zapatistas, the perseverance of the people and honestly since my Spanish is not what it should be I can't do the exhibit justice. It was beautiful work in there and a structure that was made for the exhibit with a video showing the process. The Alexandria Smith exhibit did nothing for me -if I spent 2 minutes in there I felt it was too long. (But art is subjective so it may be earth shattering to the next person) The second floor has the panorama of the city which is cool. I may be hallucinating, but I thought you were able to get closer to it before. I love that it shows the city I knew and loved with the Twin Towers standing tall- please don't change this for that stupid freedom tower! This exhibit shows how much the city has changed over the years - love it or hate it.... The Worlds Fair exhibit is also on the second floor. It consists of tchotchkes from the worlds fair and a diorama of what the set up was. It's amazing that there were so many souvenirs produced for this event! Gift shop: It was not in business when I came here. It's cool save that money!! **Note that of you check in with Yelp you get 10%off at the gift store. Bathrooms: Ordinary like a NYC public school, but with higher stalls. They only have hand dryers and not many of them. Coat check: You hang you coat or leave your belongings on a rack. Its open to the public. I was told it is safe because there is always someone around in the area. Sorry- that's not safe to me! Maybe I'm jaded, but I know that a thief can move very quickly and I'm not giving anyone carte blanche to make off with my coat or parcels. Overall: I probably won't come back for another decade unless they happen to have an amazing exhibit I want to see. This place is not a big draw for me, but it's a nice place to take the kids and not worry about tuckering them out! read more
I have gone to Flushing Meadows many times but never seem to have made it inside the Queens Museum. Im glad I finally did. Although I didnt get to see the entire museum due to time constraint, what I did was so worth going to. The Tiffany room was beautiful. Housing my of the original works including the famous Dragonfly lamp. I also appreciated the panoramic view of NYC built during the Worlds Fair. Our museum guide was very knowledgeable. During the summer months I plan on taking another visit out here. read more
This is a pretty good zoo for only $8 an adult. You definitely get your money's worth. The Sea Lions, the Bears and the Alligators were impressive sights. The zoo was very well kept, very clean and very friendly. Even the bathrooms were well kept. Honestly better than most restaurant's I've eaten at in New York City. I'd highly recommend this place to most families. Whether you have kids or not, it's a great experience. read more
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Cute little museum. Its an $8 recommended donation. There isn't really much to see. Its a very small museum but it's really cute. I gave this 3 stars because I was a little disappointed with the lack of art in the museum. The panaroma of new York was definitely awesome though. read more
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Suggested Donation! Let me start by saying the Panorama is worth whatever you pay for admission. Beyond that, things start to pale in comparison. However, they have an amazing gift shop, and the park is pretty amazing as well. read more
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