Address
NYC Building, Queens, NY 11368 NY
Phone Number
718 592 9700
Date Visited
04/08/2014
Website
Queens Museum
Description
The Queens Museum is located in Flushing Meadow Park.Free parking is available in a paved parking lot. Three handicapped parking spaces are less than 1/10 of a mile from the main entrances of the building.
Passengers can also be dropped off directly outside the west entrance (the entrance closest to Grand Central Parkway).
Double doors with a handicapped assist push button are located at the street level main entrances on both the east and west sides of the building.
The museum is a wheelchair accessible venue with spacious galleries, two elevators, and ramps where needed.
Benches in the galleries allow for resting.
Multi-stall, handicapped accessible restrooms are located on both levels.
A small cafe is located on the main floor.
A gift shop is also located on the main level.
- Surface of lot: paved
Distance to venue: less than 1/10 mile
Terrain: flat
Places to rest: some benches
Paths and walkways: paved
Doors: double doors, handiapped assist push button
Number of floors: 2
Elevators: 2
Ramps: where needed
Steps and staircases: to upper leve
Width of aisles: spacious areas
Places to sit: benches in all galleries
Location of restrooms: on both levels
Type of restroom: multi-stall, handicapped accessible
Ease of entry and exit: good
Available food services: cafe on main level
Friendliness of staff: friendly and helpful
Traveling westbound on the Grand Central Parkway from Long Island, one passes a large building that is now called The Queens Museum. Having passed it multiple times and knowing that it now houses a collection of Tiffany Glass (which we love) we decided to visit.
The building dates back to 1939. It was built to house the NYC Pavilion at the 939 World’s Fair. It was one of the buildings intended to be permanent and is the only surviving building from the Fair. From 1946 – 1950 the United Nations General Assembly was housed here.
Renovation took place in 1964 to once again become the NYC Pavilion for that year’s World’s Fair, including a Panorama of NYC, which is still there, and includes every single building in all five boroughs of the city.
In 1972 the north side of the building became the Queens Museum. 1994 brought another redesign, creating “dramatic exhibition galleries.” (website)
Today the Panorama is part of the museum, which houses a collection of diverse exhibits, including a permanent home for the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass.
Free parking. Three handicapped spaces are available in a paved parking lot less than 1/10 of a mile from the main entrance. Passengers can also be dropped off directly outside the west entrance (the entrance closest to the Parkway).
Access is at street level with handicapped push buttons at both entrances.
The museum is a wheelchair accessible space with spacious, 2 floors, 2 elevators, and ramps where necessary. Benches in the galleries allow for contemplation, or just resting.
Multi-stall, handicapped accessible restrooms are located on both levels.
A small cafe area with a lovely view of the Park and Unisphere is on the main level next to an interesting gift shop.
We viewed several interesting exhibits. We left the Tiffany Glass for last. The Newsdtadt Collection is a permanent space at the museum. Right now, “Shade Gardens,” features 20 Tiffany lamps, “exploring Tiffany’s masterful translation of nature into glass.” (website) It will be on view for two years.
Since the Museum is located in Flushing Meadow Park one might want to spend some time exploring the park (see park website for information).
This venue is an easy place to get to and a lovely and inexpensive place in which to spend some time. It is a must if you love Tiffany as much as we do!
As always, we at Destination Accessible, advise you to check a venue’s website, www.queensmuseum.org, when planning a visit, to “know before you go.”
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