I went for Quilt n Queens monthly meeting and was able to view the artwork on display. Some really…read morenice pieces. They also have classes available throughout the week. I wouldn't make a trip just to see the exhibit though.

This art/performance/event space is in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. Meaning, you're right next to…read morethe train, the market, and the local culture. Street vendors, loud music, so many bright colors and intriguing sounds. The space inside is quiet. The staff are super nice and helpful. I went for JCON, which was a free sci-fi/horror/fantasy convention. It wasn't anything fancy, but there were a lot of independent artists there and I got to meet a lot of interesting people! Some people even wore homemade costumes. There were several pieces of really cool art displayed in the center's small exhibition spaces. JCAL puts on many events throughout the year, from jazz concerts to children's festivals, as well as other music events, arts/crafts/jewelry making workshops. They have rotating art exhibits. They also have art classes and educational programs. A true community space, made for members of the community, in a lively enclave of Queens.

The Queens Museum was a delightful surprise! We were just going to visit to kill time between…read morelanding at LaGuardia (another delightful surprise!) and our check in time in Midtown Manhattan, but it ended up being a highlight of our trip. The Queens Museum is in the same park that the World's Fair was held in both 1939 and 1964. The park is fantastic and it's fun to take photos in front of the Unisphere. The entry fee for the museum is optional but I paid the suggested $8 per head and thought it was worth it - the museum does not have a lot of exhibits but what is there is super interesting! The main attraction is the giant Panorama of the City of New York. It's a continually updated map of the city with buildings and even tiny scale model airplanes taking off and landing. The lights in the room brighten and dim to simulate day and night, and during nighttime, the lights in the buildings come on. Only Far Rockaway was left off the map due to space considerations. I am a map geek, so this was heaven for me! They also have a room with memorabilia from both World's Fairs, and map of the 1964 World's Fair that is similar to, but smaller than, the Panorama. There is a great exhibition on Tiffany glass lamps. Not only was the display of lamps absolutely gorgeous, the information about the history of the glassworks in Queens (a factoid I was not aware of!) and the process for making the glass was fascinating. Less interesting to me, but fascinating to Larry, was the relief map of the NYC water supply system. The Queens Museum is absolutely a great stop if you are in the area!

Beautiful space! I haven't been back in a while. When my kids were young and in elementary school…read morethey also had their artwork shown here. That day there were also beautiful artwork from kids who are so talented! We had an event there and it was a beautiful bright space for event. We got a tour of the panorama of nyc which is a favorite and there's a new exhibit of the world fair which was really cool. Would love to return.

Are you spending your Saturday afternoon in Flushing Meadows Park or Citi Field and found yourself…read morecraving for more of that Queens energy, and most importantly, craving for more of that diverse food scene? Well, then head on over to the Queens Night Market? Although there seems to be some kind of food festival popping up each weekend across the city, the vibe and diverse food scene here is still unmatched! The food selection has grown exponentially since I last visited over five years ago, making it easier for visitors to sample international bites all in one place. Moreover, the prices remained reasonable with most items under $8. On this visit, we tried the egg-shaped waffles stuffed with Nutella and custard, the Burmese pancakes stuffed with meat, the Venezuelan corn pancake stuffed with beef and mozzarella, and some Hainanese chicken with rice. Most of these items were delicious and the standout were the Burmese stuffed pancakes. The portions, although small, are still good enough for sharing. If you need more reasons to visit, they are also showing World Cup games here when we visited. You can have your watch party with great food options! The service is usually quite quick despite some long lines.

Queens Night Market continues to be a great place to sample ethnic cuisine from around the world…read more Our favorites for the 2026 Night Market are the Syrian Booza from Hanina Sweets and Coconut Curry Ramen from Burmese Bites, both $6 each. Others: - Pastel de Nata from Joey Bats Café: $4 per egg tart. Good, though it doesn't beat the ones found in Lisbon, Portugal. - Beef Pepperpot from Lexie's Caribbean Cuisine: OK. $6 buys a rather large serving for the price. The dish is flavorful, but the cuts of meat used run a bit tough. - Beef Meat Pie from Soronko Kitchen and Bakery: $6. OK. Could use more flavor than the included Cholula hot sauce packet provided. - Beef Gyro from Enfes NYC: $6. Good, balanced. On the other hand, we didn't like their grape leaves ($5), which we thought were too tart. The logistics of the Night Market have changed slightly since my initial review in 2019. It is still better to take mass transit, as there is no longer free parking in the adjacent parking lot operated by New York Hall of Science. It is difficult but possible to find metered and unmetered street parking in the neighborhood.

Love the beautiful museum inside and outside. Very very well kept and the history of the home is…read morequite amazing. Hope everyone visits the museum and learn the history of there NYC.

Beautiful gardenand friendly staff. Getty too know the Voelker family. They also have events here…read moreand concerts. It's a good place to get involved with the community. Mera's Tip: educate

King Manor was the summer house of Rufus King a founding father, politician and anti slavery…read moreactivist. The house once a farm is now a ten acre park. You can reserve a tour online or walk in during business hours. Tours are free. Donations are accepted and they have a small gift shop area too. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. He spoke of the family, their kids, famous guests and life in the time period. Some of the house has items from the time period and the other areas are for current exhibits. I stopped in on lunch break, but I'd like to go on again with more time to really capture the history. It was interesting to see artifacts they would've used in their daily lives in the 1800s like the space heater and the rotisserie chicken cooking contraption.

More of a historical home and less of a traditional museum, King Manor is the home of one of…read moreAmerica's founding fathers, Rufus King. Sitting in what is now known as Rufus King Park (#1), it faces Jamaica Ave sitting between 150th / 153rd Street. Built in the 1700s, it is one of the true relics of New York City and a landmark of the borough. This house museum is run by the King Manor Association, which has been in operation since 1900. (#2) Despite being recognized as a national historic landmark half a century ago, I find that many folks, even people who live in Jamaica, are generally unaware of the museum. It's undergone a lot of change over the centuries, which included a couple of fires that sustained enough damage to do a whole renovation of the home several times. Aside from tours, the house and the surrounding park have become destinations for community events. School tours and activities ranging from art and literacy are done here. Open from Monday-Saturday (but closed on Wednesdays and Sundays), the admission is free to enter. Walk-ins are a no-go but reservations can be made for small groups online. Donations are accepted and encouraged. ____________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/rufus-king-park-jamaica (#2) It's only been 120+ years, NBD

I've been a student at Destination for over a year and am very pleased with the results…read more Taught by Linda Kurtis, I'm able to perform over 9 dances decently. Linda is a FABULOUS teacher. Not only does she have every move down perfectly but also is very patient; when something isn't coming across, she teaches alternatives, or postpones it into the future and goes on to another topic. She also constantly refines my moves to make them more professional. I first came to Destination, after having taken lessons very long ago, for a crash course for a date coming up in 2 weeks. She got me up to performing very adequately then , and now, against all my expectations, I'm still her student a year and a half later!

I love this studio. I first started taking Latin dance lessons with Billy almost a year ago and he…read morehas given me the confidence to push myself past my expectations and continue to try new things. I could not be happier with the progress I've made. My family and friends are proud of me and I am having a blast!

Great visit to the Museum of Moving Image…read more Finally made it over to Queens to visit the Museum on a Thursday during their Free Thursdays (2pm - 6pm). General admission prices are $20 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and $10 for children. Tickets are NOT required for their Free Thursdays, but are required for all other days. The museum is conveniently located just a few blocks away from the Steinway M/R subway stations. There is also street parking in the surroudning area. The first floor has a large tabled cafeteria area which sells lots of cafe-style items. There is also a courtyard there. So many interesting movie and TV-based exhibits throughout the museum's second floor. Great explanations of and insight to the film-making process. The make-up/prosthetic area was particularly interesting which currently features "The Exorcist". There is also a great current exhibit on the Sopranos, diving into the making of the hit television series, taking you through some of its iconic locations. The Jim Henson exhibit was also great and takes you through his decorated career and his contributions to various shows like Sesame Street and the Muppets and movies like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. The third floor contains the technical "making of..." exhibits. It takes you through the cameras, lighting and sound capturing throughout the years. There are some great interactive exhibits on this floor. I was only there for about an hour and a half and found myself running out of time on the third floor. I would easily plan for a 3-hour or so trip to read and experience everything...including maybe a bite at the cafe and some relaxation in the courtyard.

The Museum of the Moving Image was a pretty fun weekend date spot to go with my wife. There are a…read morelot of exhibits that are really interactive, and there's tons of interesting information about various films and TV shows. I loved seeing things like the movie cameras that have been used over the years. Very fascinating. The one downside is that it can be really crowded sometimes. This is especially an issue with the interactive stuff. There were huge lines to see some of the interactive things. Made it a bit of a chore getting through the museum at times. Overall though, definitely recommend checking it out.

My kids started to go a year a go and now my 6 year old stay in the summer. I have to say I love…read morethis place everyone like a family!! The hip hop teacher MR E so professional and so nice. My girl just love going there!

My daughter started her first dance class here, she looks so happy and excited. Also making friends…read moretoo! Really a fun place for kids! Support!

Small but well-organized, and sorted by color, which makes things feel less chaotic. Cheaper than…read moremost local thrifts, too. Almost entirely clothing. Found a fantastic Izod men's pullover there for half price - but the tag fell off while I was taking it off the (very full) rack ....which meant they couldn't sell it to me :( Not my first choice. But really nice people, close to the LIRR station, and a five minute walk from The Unique, so what's not to like? Wednesday = Family Day.