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May 25, 2012

NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

Queens Museum of Art

Queens Museum of Art

New York City Building
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Queens, NY  11368
Tel: (718) 592-9700
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$2.50 children, seniors, $5.00 general.
Admission fees are suggested donations. Members and children under 5 free
Wed – Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm

Located in the New York City Building used in both the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, the Queens Museum of Art presents an ambitious program that focuses on 20th-century works, both from the museum's own collection and on loan. The collection includes New York City memorabilia and works about New York City.

Perhaps most intriguing to children is the Panorama of the City of New York, a 9,335-square-foot model of the five boroughs that features detailed replicas of every single building, boats on the waterways, and tiny airplanes that fly on almost invisible wires. Created under the direction of legendary and controversial parks commissioner and city planner Robert Moses, the Panorama was recently restored and updated as part of a $15 million renovation.

Student Membership
student membership $25
  • ADA Compliant Restrooms: Fully accessible
  • Disability Access: Fully accessible; parking available
  • Disability Assistance: ArtAccess programs are available for people with varying physical, emotional and cognitive abilities. For more information, call (718) 592-9700, x136 or x138, or email access@queensmuseum.org.
  • Gift Shops: Books, World's Fair memorabilia, exhibition catalogs, children's merchandise and multicultural crafts
  • On-Site Food: The first floor Cafe, featuring empanadas, snacks and beverages is open every weekend.
  • On-Site Parking: On-site lot; Free parking
  • Reference Center: Institutional archives accessible through archivist only
  • Space Rental: Large, medium and small event spaces include those with stunning views of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, a 110 seat theater and gallery spaces. The Museum offers an unforgettable experience for your guests who are always invited to view the world’s largest architectural scale model, the Panorama of the City of New York. Free parking is available.
  • Special Education: ArtAccess is a unique program of the Queens Museum of Art designed specifically for visitors with special needs.
  • Tours: Free Museum Tours Every Sunday 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm; Group tours, camp groups, school groups by reservation

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Queens Museum of Art Listings

  • The Panorama of the City of New York Tour and Gallery Activity

    Ongoing Students view the museum's famed Panorama of the Big Apple and then retreat to the studio where they create their own communities using blocks and their imaginations.

  • Met Life First Sundays for Families

    Ongoing This program engages participants of all ages in a roster of studio art, family-designed gallery tours and live music and dance performances, inspired by the museum’s permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Free refreshments are included.

  • City Blocks

    Ongoing After touring the famous panorama of New York City, students fashion their own cityscapes out of various materials in this educational and fun workshop.

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