Queens Museum, Art museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, New York, US.
Description
Queens Museum is an art museum in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park that presents contemporary works, photography, and installations across several galleries inside its large pavilion. The exhibitions rotate regularly and feature both local and international creators working in different media.
History
The building served as a pavilion during the 1939 World's Fair and later hosted the United Nations General Assembly from 1946 to 1951. After additional renovations, it opened as a museum in the 1970s and has been expanded several times since then.
Culture
The institution maintains partnerships with local artists and organizations to present exhibitions that reflect the diverse communities of Queens through various mediums and perspectives.
Practical
The museum is near the Mets-Willets Point subway station on the 7 line and offers reduced admission for students, seniors, and children under 18. Visitors can check the website before going to see which exhibitions are currently on view, as the program changes several times a year.
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