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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum, Indie Movie Theater, and History Museum

Astoria, Astoria

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Ranked #1 for exhibits in Queens
The folks at The Corcoran Group and Time Out New York like this place. Would you agree?
"Permanent Jim Henson exhibit is great!"(8 Tips)
"The Mad Men exhibit alone is worth the visit."(6 Tips)
"Really cool exhibitions, and free admission for NYU students!"(9 Tips)
"The indie video game exhibition (until March 3 2014) is awesome!!"(4 Tips)

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Andre PlautJune 6, 2015
This museum is unbelievable. It's beautifully curated, interactive, and engaging. You could easily spend 3 or 4 hours here, especially if you're into film & television.
Erik CintronFebruary 25, 2013
In Astoria this museum is a homage to all movies,video game and how they came to be. The different eras and actors and important figures through out cinema. A lot of hand on exhibits. Great for kids
Upvoted Nov 1
Betsy LowtherMarch 19, 2015
Here for Mad Men (or a movie)? Stay and explore the neighborhood (especially the food). I love Mamu Thai at 36th Ave. & 36th St. (they have a great food truck but this is their newer permanent spot).
Marie La RueJanuary 20, 2020
Jim Henson exhibition is absolutely incredible. A must stop for all lovers of cinema. Great for families. Free on Fridays after 4pm.
Emily GiglieranoJanuary 17, 2017
Membership at the museum gets you the chance to see independent and/or international films you might have missed and classics you already love or have always meant to see--all on the big screen.
SavoteurAugust 2, 2016
The Museum of the Moving Image is one of Astoria’s most cherished cultural institutions. The museum screens 400 movies a year, from silent classics to contemporary hits. Read more
Trae FMay 17, 2015
The Mad Men exhibit alone is worth the visit. The museum itself is a real gem.
Madm FiaJanuary 26, 2016
Awesome place if you are into the evolution of movie and the such. They have the original Exorcist head and some Freddy Kruger stuff!
PavlixJuly 18, 2018
A wonderful museum on the history of moving images in a city where so many classic films were shot.From Scorsese to Star Wars,video games to kinetoscope,it provides a uniquely immersive experience
funky flavorAugust 24, 2016
The great thing about this museum is that it not only teach you the history of cinema but also branches out into evolution of video games (it is moving image after all)
Owen HerterichAugust 28, 2016
One of my fave museums. It’s kind of far away in Queens, but has really great exhibitions on movies, pop culture, technology, and interactive media.
Kathleen VargasMay 20, 2015
I really enjoyed it especially their new exhibition of mad men and how they have the set and the different clothing they use. Quite impressed!! I would definitely go back when they have a new exhibit
New York HabitatApril 21, 2014
For a historical and interactive experience, this is an amazing museum for you to visit. Check out the sound effects room, the Jim Henson exhibit & the video games are a fan favorite!
Robin BrunelleDecember 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic museum dedicated to film, video, and animation. Great for expert and casual visitors alike. Great for kids, too! Never crowded and always fascinating. Historical info plus pop culture fun.
TiffanyApril 19, 2016
Interesting museum that discusses the history of film and the amount of work that goes into it. NYU students get in for free!
Chris CooksonJanuary 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Keep an eye out for membership deals on Groupon. Being a member is absolutely worth it for all the screenings they do alone. It's a really fun museum too, any movie geek would be in heaven here!
Jimmy ChrabiehSeptember 1, 2014
Great experience, Part of the Historical Kaufman studios. Cheap entrance. Interactive. Don't forget to do a flip book, and bring some coins to play in some games ;) Ask about special movie showings.
Joseph WalshNovember 23, 2019
Been here 10+ times
The church for movie lovers. The history of film in one location, plus one of the best screening rooms in NYC. If I could pay rent here, I would.
Yiğit GülerJuly 3, 2016
A small but very well organized museum. The building itself is worth visiting. The collection is rich and gives a great perspective about cinema history
Johnny JackpotAugust 30, 2014
I cannot get enough of this museum. It's a paradise for the erudite performing artist. The current Chuck Jones exhibit is fabulous as was the Jim Henson installation. National Treasure
Ingrid OliveiraSeptember 21, 2016
Movie lover or just a curious person? Don't think twice before coming here. Incredibly interactive and a guarantee of great fun!
Gavriel MamanJune 11, 2013
If you haven't been here, go NOW, this museum is immersive and interactive and truly embodies a feeling of a living museum, with relatable culture due to presentation of current popular media!
Lee SimpsonFebruary 25, 2015
Hidden gem! If you love movies and TV this place is awesome. Plus they have a Mad Men exhibition opening soon.
Ann OsipovaMay 28, 2017
Free admission on Fridays 4:00-8:00 p.m. Super fun😍
Time Out New YorkJune 28, 2013
The C-3PO tape dispenser in the Behind the Screen exhibit was produced to promote The Empire Strikes Back; the company responsible also made mugs featuring the heads of other Star Wars characters. Read more
99UApril 22, 2014
Movie history meets cutting-edge architecture at the recently renovated AMMI. If you’re a film buff, it’s worth the trip to Queens. Wed-Thur: 10:30am-5pm | Fri: 10:30am-8pm | Sat-Sun: 11:30am-7pm
Julie SosciaJanuary 13, 2019
A fun and unexpected museum in Astoria. Check out the arcade room (you will need tokens to play) and the pop culture memorabilia. Fridays from 4-8pm it's free admission.
Serena ZampolliSeptember 2, 2015
Loved it! Media art at his best! A must for lovers of cinema, video and digital art. Been to the Tron screening, which was a very good idea
Sietse Van DoorslaerMarch 10, 2015
Lovely modern building and great exhibition. Great and cheap little cafe. Look for the Miss Doubtfire memorablia!
Chris DavisSeptember 9, 2012
Come with a blank DVD-R and search around the outside of the building, you just might find a DVD slot that will burn media curated as part of Aram Bartholl's "Dead Drop" art installation. Read more
Brandon F.July 25, 2016
Out of museums all over NYC, this is one to be visited for something everyone can relate to. Their arcade is cool, but a lot of their machines still need fixing — some having broken buttons/joysticks.
Stephanie NilesJune 14, 2017
Has so many cool pieces from all the classic movies! My favorite part was definitely the portrait gallery
Avneesh KohliMarch 3, 2019
The sports video games exhibit is probably my favorite museum exhibit of all time
Upvoted Nov 16
Masha AntropovaJune 15, 2013
Such a cool museum! You get to see music videos of every genre from weird remixes to bjork in 3D. The third floor is the best, you can try to do VoiceOvers (that's hilarious!)
Jeremy GoldsteinJune 23, 2013
One of my favorite museums in the city. Easy to see everything. Fun interactive exhibits. Nice space. Be sure to do the VoiceOver booth.
Time Out New YorkFebruary 1, 2012
Aside from exhibiting all types of media (such as fanzines, old cameras and arcade consoles), the facility also offers a 267-seat cinema with multiple weekend screenings. Read more
Dominika DabrowskaSeptember 4, 2013
This place is pure AWESOME. Try to catch a movie in their theater. Pricey, but a cool changeup from the usual movie theater experience.
City of New YorkDecember 26, 2012
After a three-year renovation and expansion that nearly doubled its previous size, the City-owned Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens reopened on January 2011.
Cooper SmithJanuary 28, 2014
Madden NFL: 25 Years and Running looks back on the groundbreaking video game franchise Madden NFL, from the original John Madden Football (1988) on Apple II to present (Jan 9th - Feb 23rd, 2014)
Lauren MacNovember 16, 2015
Really gorgeous clean design to the building itself and plenty of fun interactive exhibits for everyone to enjoy. Great museum!
Philo4ThoughtFebruary 9, 2015
Wonderful special exhibits and community events are hosted in this NY staple. Get on their mailing list for a community calendar you won't want to miss.
Shaelyn AmaioFebruary 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The second floor of the permanent exhibit includes an interactive where you can record a video with your friends. After, you can buy a flip book of your video in the gift shop!
Michael CristeApril 12, 2015
Great museum, it is small so don't think it is the type you will "get lost" in. The special exhibits are always great in my experience.
Michelle GonzalezJanuary 14, 2014
Make sure you save some time to play some of the video games on the arcade systems and game consoles. Brought back some great memories...
Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
In 2011, the Museum of the Moving Image, in Astoria, completed an equally massive, size-doubling $67 million revamp that added new galleries, theaters, and a courtyard.
The Corcoran GroupDecember 12, 2011
Come here after 4pm on Fridays for Free Admission! The Jim Henson exhibit is very cool – see it before it closes. Check their film-screening schedule – it’s included in your admission.
Carmen NJuly 24, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Adored the Jim Henson exhibition and the video games exhibit. The regular movie screenings are also excellent.
Dawn BSeptember 25, 2011
Anyone who has ever wondered how they made a movie or likes the movie making process will love this museum. Cool interactive exhibits and neat displays of both modern and historic films.
Geoffroy BablonFebruary 23, 2013
Fun fact: it was the need for plentiful, reliable sunlight that led the American film industry to move to LA from the east coast.
Ebrahim BandookwalaMarch 11, 2019
Really nice gallery of news TV and everything in between .. computer games on the top floor.

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