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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 experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Permanent Jim Henson exhibit is great!"(8 Tips)
"Great museum for kids and the muppets exhibit is great"(6 Tips)
"Really cool exhibitions, and free admission for NYU students!"(10 Tips)
"The Mad Men exhibit alone is worth the visit."(6 Tips)

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ShutterstockDecember 28, 2011
The museum looks better than ever. The theater showcases classic movies, art films and more. Check the site for a schedule. The Jim Henson exhibition was extended through March 4, 2012.
Cynthia SmytheJanuary 13, 2015
Really awesome. Set aside at least four hours to see everything
Amina FDecember 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Check their calendar on their website each week for movies & previews, old & new!!
Charles QuirinAugust 28, 2016
Great exhibits. Very interesting interior design.
Denise ReicinoAugust 8, 2011
Henson's Muppets exhibit and seeing Kermit and Piggy was nice. Big Bird or Elmo would of made it better! Interactive movie making is cool!
Ben FMay 20, 2012
An excellent place to visit if you like any behind the scene aspect of how entertainment is made.
Mike BloombergMay 21, 2013
Today, I was here to announce that the Museum will serve as the permanent home for Jim Henson's Muppets.
Bridget QuinnOctober 27, 2017
The Jim Henson exhibit was very informative and fun.
Mike HopkinsFebruary 24, 2016
Great exhibits in a really creative space.
FreshJune 29, 2018
If you go in the hours of the free entrance, it‘s gonna be hell - so loud and crowded
StageBuddyFebruary 12, 2013
Head to the Behind the Screen exhibit for your chance to make your own tiny movies. Read more
A DelAugust 30, 2015
Well-organized, clean, not too crowded
Peter KellyApril 14, 2015
Gorgeous, well curated spot that still feels a bit, err, in progress.
Anthony PopeoMarch 18, 2015
The Mad Men exhibit is great if you're a fan.
Tarah FeinbergJune 14, 2011
Don't miss the miniature model of the Tyrell Corporation skyscraper from Blade Runner on the 3rd floor. Read more
Alex RobertsonJanuary 11, 2017
lots of wonderful screenings happen here, like archival 35mm prints of Hong Sang-soo!
Laura LinthicumMarch 30, 2015
Come here for cheap movies - your ticket includes admission to the muesum
Trever PolakDecember 1, 2014
Videos games aren't my thing, but there's a section dedicated to old arcade games.
Martin KRMarch 21, 2015
Free admission on friday afternoon from 4pm.
Guillo ...May 12, 2015
Awesome and small film history museum.
MeaghanDecember 29, 2017
All over a cool museum!
Scott InglesAugust 22, 2018
Nice exhibits, great screening events
Eva HeijnenMay 17, 2015
Love the movie stopmotion section.
Daniel FakharzadehApril 27, 2013
Such a great museum. The music video exhibit was dope
R CarterMarch 31, 2012
Park on the side street on the weekends next to Kaufman Astoria Studios
Humberto MartinezOctober 23, 2012
Make sure to do the voiceover booth! Hilarious. Free admission on Fridays 4-8 p.m.!
Jason ShiFebruary 8, 2016
Checkout the schedule of shows before visiting
Porfirio PinaNovember 8, 2011
Great museum for kids and the muppets exhibit is great
Philo4ThoughtNovember 5, 2013
Saw a wonderful documentary film here with friends!
Vanessa RuedaNovember 22, 2014
this is one of the gems of astoria!
Gordon MeiJune 25, 2014
Catch the reaction animated GIF display projected on the lobby wall.
ChristinaJune 26, 2015
Really loved the Mad Men exhibit.
NYC-ARTSJuly 17, 2012
This core exhibition reveals the skills, material resources and artistic decisions that go into making moving images. Read more
KanoSeptember 6, 2013
I love Breaking Bad but the exhibit was small and disappointing. A missed opportunity.
Emily Van NorstrandApril 10, 2015
Hey Museum of the Moving Image, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me. Read more
Daniel MaldonadoMay 19, 2019
Been here 50+ times
Best theater in NYC
Alec MartinMarch 17, 2016
Free after 4PM on Fridays!
Rob RighthandJuly 11, 2016
Wide range of genres
De LeteJune 13, 2011
The collection of Star Wars and horror movie memorabillia is worth the trip. Read more
Heejung KimAugust 31, 2015
Great exhibit!! Loved it.
Leigh DeVoeJanuary 3, 2012
Super rude, they make you check everything, even purses and sweaters. I was pissed and without my phone and wallet.
Humayun RashidMarch 15, 2015
Matt Weiner's Mad Men exhibit is here for the final season of the show. Check it out!
Nicholas HMay 24, 2013
Make sure and watch the "editing live television" baseball game!
Jessica Renee LeeJanuary 27, 2013
Make a flip book, do some dubbing.
Katt RosenwaldJune 3, 2015
Don't miss the oculus rift demos!!!
Jevon MoralesSeptember 22, 2014
It was great
2Plus2NYCReviewAugust 29, 2011
Bring some quarters for the video games. You are going to want to play them all! Read more
Mary M MottaApril 14, 2015
the recent mad men exhibit was exciting! but there was an hour long line to wait in :/
Kenneth KriheliApril 3, 2016
I charged my phone in the theater. That's a good thing right?
TeamGREASENovember 17, 2014
Excited for Darren Aronofsky & Patti Smith presenting Noah

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