Queens Museum
New York Learn more about what's on at Queens Museum and the artists shaping its programme.Queens Museum is an important New York cultural centre, hosting an important contemporary art programme. Situated within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York, it is dedicated to championing its surrounding community, whilst engaging with contemporary art globally too.
Housed in the historic New York City Building, which served both World’s Fairs and the early United Nations, Queens Museum is recognised for its innovative exhibitions, artist residencies, and strong commitment to community engagement and public art. Renowned for its iconic Panorama of the City of New York—a room-sized scale model of the city commissioned for the 1964 World’s Fair—the museum integrates local heritage and boundary-pushing programming in a spacious, light-filled venue.
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Queens Museum FAQs
Where is Queens Museum located?
Located within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park on axis with the Unisphere, Queens Museum is surrounded by cultural and recreational landmarks including the New York Hall of Science and Citi Field. Find directions and plan your visit using Ocula’s New York Art Guide.
What art can I see at Queens Museum?
Visitors experience changing exhibitions of contemporary and modern art, artist residencies, large-scale installations, and the historic Panorama. Past shows have featured artists like Berenice Abbott, Dawoud Bey, Cai Guo-Qiang, Mel Chin, and Sable Elyse Smith, plus local initiatives like Queens International. Follow Queens Museum on Ocula to be kept up to date on recommend shows to see at the institution in New York.
How do I find out what’s on at Queens Museum?
Current and upcoming exhibitions, programs, and residencies are listed on the official website. You can also follow Queens Museum on Ocula to get important news and hear about which Queens Museum exhibitions we recommend you see.
Who are some of the artists who have shown at Queens Museum?
The museum showcases a diverse roster such as Berenice Abbott, Dawoud Bey, Chakaia Booker, Cai Guo-Qiang, Mel Chin, Sable Elyse Smith, and many emerging and local Queens-based artists. You can learn more about the artists who show at Queens Museum by exploring artists profiles on Ocula.
What contemporary art galleries are nearby Queens Museum?
Close by are community galleries, Bulova Corporate Center, and partner venues across Queens; consult Ocula’s New York Art Guide for listings and recommendations on the best New York exhibitions to see.
Is Queens Museum a collecting institution?
Queens Museum maintains a collection of World’s Fair artifacts and works by international and local contemporary artists, accessible in themed displays and exhibitions.
Is Queens Museum accessible?
The museum features accessible entryways, elevators, and visitor amenities within its renovated building, ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests.
Can I buy artworks by artists who have shown at Queens Museum?
Queens Museum is not a commercial art gallery. However many of the artists who show at Queens are represented by Ocula’s member galleries. You can explore their profiles on Ocula to find out where you might buy artworks by artists showing at Queens. Explore Ocula’s platform for guidance on acquiring works by exhibiting artists.
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