Store Front Museum

The Store Front Museum is an African-American art museum in Jamaica, Queens, located in a converted tire dealer building along Liberty Avenue. The space houses multiple exhibition galleries, a research library, and the Paul Robeson Theatre designed for live performances.

The museum was established in 1971 by artist Tom Lloyd and quickly developed partnerships with major institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art. These early connections helped shape it into a significant cultural hub in Queens.

The space hosts exhibitions of works by Black artists and hosts cultural events that bring the community together. Visitors engage with art that reflects different traditions and perspectives central to the African-American experience.

Plan your visit with flexibility in mind, as rotating exhibitions change regularly to show different works and artists. The theatre hosts regular performances, so checking ahead helps you catch something that interests you.

The museum holds a remarkable collection of documents and photographs recording the history of Black Americans in Queens County across several centuries. This archival material offers visitors rare insights into local history that would otherwise be difficult to discover.

Location: Queens

Inception: 1971

Founders: Tom Lloyd

GPS coordinates: 40.70082,-73.79552

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:48