Museum of the Moving Image, New York City

Name: Museum of the Moving Image
Address: 36-01 35th Ave, New York City, 11106, United States
Telephone: +1 718-777-6800

#351 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Museum of the Moving Image, New York City

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of the Moving Image is a media museum located in a former building of the historic Astoria Studios, in the Astoria neighborhood in Queens, New York City. The museum originally opened in 1988 as the American Museum of the Moving Image, and in 1996, opened its permanent exhibition, "Behind the Screen," designed by Ali Höcek of AC Höcek Architecture LLC. The museum began a $67 million expansion in March 2008 and reopened in January 2011. The expansion was designed by architect Thomas Leeser. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°45'22"N, 73°55'26"W

Address

36-01 35th AveNorthwestern Queens (Astoria)New York City 11106 United States

Contact

+1 718-777-6800

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Day trips

Museum of the Moving Image – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Bridge
Roosevelt Island Bridge, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the Moving Image open?

Museum of the Moving Image is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Moving Image?

Nearby attractions include Greater Astoria Historical Society, New York City (8 min walk), New York Presbyterian Church, New York City (12 min walk), Trinity Lutheran Church, New York City (12 min walk), Fisher Landau Center for Art, New York City (14 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Moving Image by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Moving Image:

Metro

Steinway Street • Lines: E, M, R (6 min walk)
36th Avenue • Lines: N, W (8 min walk)

Bus

Northern Boulevard & 37th Street • Lines: Q101 (9 min walk)
21st Street & 36th Avenue • Lines: Q69 (19 min walk)

Train

Woodside (33 min walk)