- The Museum of the Moving Image is undergoing a massive expansion, but its core exhibits have reopened and are as fun as ever.
The first floor has a gallery of temporary exhibits, a Museum of the Moving Image Store, a cafe, and the entrance to the Riklis Theater. The upper floors house the permanent exhibits.
Museum of the Moving Image Exhibits:
Become part of the movie-making experience through interactive exhibits:- Dub your own voice into a classic movie scene, like Dorothy arriving in the Land of Oz.
- Add sound effects to a movie scene. Try to turn The Terminator into a crass comedy.
- Experiment with motion. Make a short film of yourself dancing. At the Museum Store, you can buy a flip-book of your motions ($2.50).
Movies in the Riklis Theater:
Classics and other interesting films are shown each weekend, and some weekdays, in the Rilkis Theater at the Museum of the Moving Image.- Screenings are free with regular admission to the Museum (see below).
- Rilkis Theater's schedule is updated weekly.
Hours and Admission - Museum of the Moving Image:
- Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: noon to 6 p.m.
- Monday: closed
- Schedule for Film Screenings
- Student Visiting Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- free - $5 donation is asked
- For group and school visits, call 718-784-4520
- Entrance is always free on Fridays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Museum of the Moving Image Address and Phone Number:
The Museum of the Moving Museum is located in Astoria, just north of Long Island City. It's a close walk to the subway and many restaurants. Next door to the Museum is the Kaufman Astoria Studios where movies and television shows are filmed.- 35th Avenue at 36st Street
- Astoria, NY 11106
- 718-784-0077
- 718-784-4520 - For wheelchair accessibility information.
- Yahoo's map to the Museum
Food and Drink:
The Museum of the Moving Image's Cafe serves sandwiches, snacks, coffee, and drinks. It is convenient and clean, but bland.The surrounding neighborhood offers extremely diverse dining options. Within blocks there are Italian and Greek bakeries, and restaurants offering cuisine from Bangladesh, Ecuador, Thailand, Mexico, Greece, Brazil, and the Mideast.
Arham Thai Restaurant (32-05 36 Ave) is a good choice for a casual meal. Entrees are $6-$9 with fried fish dishes starting at $12.
Driving Directions to Museum of the Moving Image:
- Triborough Bridge: Exit at 31st St (first exit in Queens). Go right onto 31st St (under subway). At 35th Ave, turn left and continue to 36th St.
- Grand Central (west): Exit at Hoyt Ave (last exit in Queens). Turn left onto 31st Street (under subway). Turn left onto 35th Ave and continue to 36th Street.
- BQE (west): Exit at Northern Blvd and go left (west) on Northern. Turn right onto 35th Ave (intersection at 45 degree angle) and continue to 36th St.
- Map
Parking at the Museum of the Moving Image:
In the mid-2000s the area around the museum suddenly came to life with a big influx of new residents. Parking spots are the only casualty. It's difficult to find (metered) street parking. Try the rooftop lot at the nearby UA Kaufman Astoria movie theater (35-30 38th St).Your best bet is to leave the car at home and take public transportation.
Getting to the Museum of the Moving Image by Public Transportation:
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Subway:
- Take the N or W subways (weekdays only for the W) to 36th Ave (at 31st St). Walk north to 35th Ave. Turn right and walk east to the museum entrance at 36th St.
- Take the R, V, or G subways (weekdays only for the V) (weekends only for the G) to Steinway St (at Broadway). Walk south on Steinway to 35th Ave. Turn right and walk west to the museum entrance at 36th St.
- Buses:
- From Manhattan, take the Q101 to 35th Ave. Walk west on 35th Ave to the museum entrance at 36 St.
- From Flushing, take the Q66 to Steinway St at 35th Ave. Walk west on 35 Ave to the museum entrance at 36th St.
- Map
