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Queens Museum

Flushing Meadows· Queens1–2 hoursarthistory

The Queens Museum occupies the New York City Building, originally built for the 1939 World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and is best known for its magnificent Panorama of the City of New York — a scale model of all five boroughs that is updated to reflect the ever-changing cityscape. The museum focuses on art and urban issues relevant to the culturally diverse Queens community.

Est. 1972

Permanent Collection

The museum's collection emphasizes 20th-century art and New York City history, with a particular focus on the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs held at Flushing Meadows. The Panorama of the City of New York, built for the 1964 World's Fair, remains one of the most extraordinary objects in any New York City museum.

Collection Highlights

Panorama of the City of New York (scale model of all five boroughs)1939 and 1964 World's Fair artifacts and memorabiliaTiffany glass collectionContemporary art by Queens-based artists
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayToday12pm – 6pm
Friday12pm – 6pm
Saturday12pm – 6pm
Sunday12pm – 6pm

Open Thursday through Sunday. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Admission

Pay What You Wish

Suggested: $8

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Free for NY Residents

General$8
Students$5
Seniors$5
Children under 18Free

Suggested admission $8. Free for Queens residents.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

Café🛍Gift Shop🅿Parking

Getting There

7 to Mets–Willets Point

Plan Your Visit

New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

Call: +1-718-592-9700

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