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Home of the Panorama of the City of New York, a giant scale model where kids can hunt for their own building among nearly 900,000 tiny structures. The museum also hosts contemporary art shows and bilingual family art workshops.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 12 PM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
Closed Mon & Tue; last entry 4:30pm
Pay what you wish (suggested $8 adults); kids 12 and under free
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Pay what you wish (suggested $8 adults); kids 12 and under free
Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 12 PM–5 PM · Thursday: 12 PM–5 PM · Friday: 12 PM–5 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM. Closed Mon & Tue; last entry 4:30pm
New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 11368, Queens.
Yes. Queens Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Queens Museum: queensmuseum.org, or call (718) 592-9700.
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