Schedule: Wednesdays to Thursdays
From 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fridays
From 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
Free entrance from 16:00 to 20:00
Saturdays and Sundays
11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission: Ticket required for the entrance
Schedule: Wednesdays to Thursdays
From 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fridays
From 10:30 am to 8:00 pm
Free entrance from 16:00 to 20:00
Saturdays and Sundays
11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Admission: Ticket required for the entrance
The museum is located in Astoria, Queens, is the only one in the country dedicated to Art, History, technique and technology of the moving image in all its forms, the collection has approximately 130,000 artifacts, more than 1,400 objects are currently collection at the exhibition center of the museum, behind the screen, and more exhibitions can be seen in the database of the online collection of the Museum, most of the objects are owned by the museum and others are loaned by Hollywood Studios from famous movies, as costumes, scripts, original models for set designs. On the 2nd floor of the museum there is a functioning theater as the tomb of Tut Egyptian King child with a labyrinth of passageways. The most fun floor is the 3rd one where you can make your own animation and video and you can save it sending it to your email; Interactivity of this museum is very entertaining for children. On the 3rd floor is the Exhibition Gallery.
Our advice:
The Museum has educational programs to inspire students of all ages and to stimulate the imagination for production projects; it offers attractive excursions, lectures, workshops and screenings for children, teens, families and seniors.
Photography is allowed for personal use in most areas, flash photography and tripods are not allowed in any place of the museum. Photography is prohibited in the theater during screenings.
Cell Phone Calls are not allowed in the galleries or theaters, you should have your phone on silent, text messaging as well, avoid uncomfortable situations.
The Museum offers internet access Wi-Fi throughout the public building, made possible by Time Warner Cable Inc. for access; please select the red "MomiPublic." Once connected, open the ONU browser, Accept Terms of Service; and then you can enjoy up to five hours of free high-speed connection.
Food and drinks are available for purchase in the cafeteria, its not allowed in the galleries, theaters or courtyard garden of the museum.
To Get Additional Information or to make a reservation, please call 718 777 6820, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
