Long Island City Art Tour: Museums and Art Galleries in Long Island City, Queens

Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City

Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City

Photo (c) John Roleke

Recommended Length of Visit: 30 minutes

Visiting Times: Open all year, 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to sunset.

Cost: Free

Address: Socrates Sculpture Park, Broadway at Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11106, 718-956-1819

Directions by Car to Socrates Sculpture Park:

• Triborough Bridge: Exit at 31 St (first exit in Queens). Right onto 31st Street (under subway). Right on Broadway. Follow to waterfront and turn left on Vernon.

• Grand Central (west): Exit at Hoyt Ave (last exit in Queens). Turn left onto 31 Street (under subway). Right on Broadway. Follow to waterfront and turn left on Vernon.

• Parking: Ample parking on street.

Socrates Sculpture Park Events:

• Outdoor Summer Cinema - Free International Film Festival - July and August

Where to Eat: Two blocks away the Noguchi Museum cafe serves sandwiches and snacks, but the adventurous should walk up to 21st Street and then south a block or two to Roti Boti 2, cheap, hot Pakistani food. More options await you in Astoria.

Index: Long Island City Art Tour: Museums and Art Galleries in Long Island City, Queens

1. PS 1 Contemporary Art Center
2. 5 Pointz - Graffiti Mecca and Home to Artists
3. Sculpture Center in Long Island City
4. Dorsky Gallery in Long Island City
5. The Noguchi Museum in Long Island City
6. Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City
7. Museum of the Moving Image
8. Fisher Landau Center for Art
9. Museum for African Art