by Voelker Orth Museum
Photo: Peter Greenberg · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A Victorian family home in Flushing with a restored garden and bird sanctuary. Kids can explore 1890s rooms and join seasonal family workshops, garden activities and festivals like Oktoberfest.
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| Wednesday | 1 PM – 4 PM |
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| Sunday | 1 PM – 4 PM |
Museum tours Wed & Sun 1-4pm; garden also open weekdays 10am-4pm
See website for tour pricing
Meets Wed, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 3–14. Younger siblings may be welcome; check with the provider.
See website for tour pricing
Sunday: 1 PM–4 PM · Wednesday: 1 PM–4 PM. Museum tours Wed & Sun 1-4pm; garden also open weekdays 10am-4pm
149-19 38th Ave, 11354, in Flushing, Queens.
Registration is handled by Voelker Orth Museum: vomuseum.org, or call (718) 359-6227.
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