Cultural Institutions

Cultural Institutions

Queens County

Brief Description of the county

Queens is on the far west section of geographic Long Island and includes a few smaller islands, most of which are in Jamaica Bay forming part of the Gateway National Recreation Area which in turn is one of the National Parks of New York Harbor

Museum of the Moving Image advances the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media through exhibitions, significant moving-image works, and interpretive...

The Bayside Historical Society was founded in 1964 to collect, preserve and disseminate information concerning the history of Bayside, Queens, and its adjacent communities; and to advocate for preservation of its most historic structures and...

Bowne House has been a museum since 1947. Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, the Bowne House Historical Society's mission includes the preservation of the house, its contents and grounds for its historical and educational interest...

Founded in 1900, King Manor Association of L.I., Inc. operates King Manor as a historic house museum to preserve and interpret the home and legacy of Rufus King. Their mission is to involve and educate children and adults in local and national...

The Louis Armstrong House Museum is a National Historic Landmark and a New York City landmark. The mission of the Louis Armstrong House Museum is to:

• Operate the Louis Armstrong House, a National Historic Landmark and a New York City...

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