Queens Community Resources

Museums

P.S. 1 Contemporary Art CenterIn Long Island City, P.S. 1 is an internationally renowned museum devoted to contemporary art. Except for Queens MOMA, it's the preeminent spot for art in the borough.
Museum of the Moving Image The Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, is a great museum for the whole family. There is a wonderful balance of hands-on activities and information on the history and technical aspects of the motion picture industry. The museum houses the largest repository of moving images in the country, and shows classic films at its theater.
Queens Museum of ArtThe Queens Museum of Art, located in Flushing Meadows Park, features work by contemporary and local artists, and houses a gorgeous, detailed scale model of New York City in its entirety. The building was once part of the 1938 World's Fair, and is next to the Unisphere, a highlight of the 1965 World's Fair. It was also the first home of the United Nations.
Long Island City Art TourTour of the art scene in Long Island City, the highest concentration of art in New York City, outside of Manhattan.
Queens County Farm Museum - Visitors GuideThe Queens County Farm Museum is a working, educational farm on a 47-acre site on the edge of Queens, right on the Nassau County border. The events and activities at the farm make it a great way to spend an afternoon, especially with a few city-raised kids in tow.
NY Hall of ScienceInteractive science museum in Flushing Meadows, the NY Hall of Science is known for its children's programming and its Rocket Park featuring the "first U.S. spacecraft."
Socrates Sculpture ParkOn the East River waterfront, the Socrates Sculpture Park hosts outdoor sculpture by contemporary artists and hosts some great summertime events, always free and open to the public.
Isamu Noguchi Museum The Isamu Noguchi Museum was founded by the sculptor Isamu Noguchi. Its home in Long Island City features indoor galleries around an outdoor sculpture garden.
5 PointzMore a living outdoor gallery than a museum, 5 Pointz is a former warehouse covered in graffiti or street art. The building's facade is a willing canvas for the best aerosol artists in New York City.
Fisher Landau Center for ArtThe Fisher Landau Center for Art houses a private collection of contemporary art work, from 1960 to present day. Highlights at this free Long Island City museum include art by Jasper Johns and Kiki Smith.
King Manor MuseumKing Manor Museum is a quiet step back to the early nineteenth century admidst the bustle of downtown Jamaica, Queens. The museum, a Federal-era mansion, is in 11-acre King Park, the site of local concerts and events.
The Sculpture Center in Long Island CityThis organization supports experimentation and excellence in contemporary sculpture. Its Long Island City building, designed by Maya Lin, features exhibition space. Check their website for current exhibits and other events.
Bowne House Museum Bowne House Museum in Flushing was first built in 1661, and has not been modified since 1830. It is one of the finest examples of vernacular Dutch/English architecture in the country, and features authentic furniture and a pewter collection.

Jamaica
Jamaica Center for Arts & LearningThis nonprofit arts organization in Jamaica offers public programs at its landmark building, which houses art galleries, art studios, dance studios, a theater, and other arts spaces.
Black Spectrum TheaterPresents theater, concerts, and films examining issues of concern to the African-American community at 400-seat theater. Also hosts after-school programming.

Jackson Heights
Little India in Jackson HeightsA walking tour of Little India, a South Asian enclave in Jackson Heights.
Jackson Heights - Neighborhood ProfileJackson Heights profile covering housing, real estate, dining, and local organizations.
Photos of Jackson Heights Historic DistrictJackson Heights started in the 1920s as a planned community of novel cooperative apartment buildings, designed to let in plenty of light and air, and often with a private, interior garden. Enjoy these photos of Jackson Heights Historic District.

Flushing
Kissena Park in Flushing, QueensKissena Park in Flushing is a major park, but the vibe says undiscovered, neighborhood spot.
Queens Botanical Gardens The Queens Botanical Gardens in Flushing, Queens, has great gardens for strolling, plus frequent educational events about plant life. Contact them about hosting your wedding in the Gardens.
Flushing Town Hall - Visitors Guide to Flushing Town HallFlushing Town Hall is the premier music and arts venue in northern Queens. The Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts runs a tight ship with local artists in the gallery, jazz and other msuic in the concert hall, and special family programs and festivals.

Old School Queens
Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth, and Ridgewood are a fascinating series of neighborhoods bordering Brooklyn in western Queens.
· Maspeth
· Middle Village
· Ridgewood
Queens Zoo - Review and Guide to the Zoo in the ParkThe Queens Zoo is a small zoo devoted to North and South American animals, tucked on the Corona side of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. It's a worthy destination. Here's all about the Queens Zoo and how to get there.
The Mets at Shea Stadium- What's better than an afternoon at the ball game, eating peanuts, and watching the Mets pull off a miracle? No doubt, there will be another miracle, if not this year, then next. Seats at Shea are less expensive than at Yankee Stadium. Plus, there's plenty of parking and plenty of tailgating to get you ready for the ball game.
Queens Chronicle-
The Queens Chronicle is the largest community newspaper group in Queens, publishing 8 separate editions every week, covering the entire borough with a total circulation of 160,000 newspapers. Contacts for press clips or visits: http://www.queenschronicle.com/contact.html
Queens Library-
great for research projects, contacting for space, special events, and more. An important place to connect young people to, and a friendly neighborhood site: http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx