Events at the Queens Museum
September
Queens Museum · New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens, NY 11368
Queens Museum closed September 3-11
(Offsite) ¡Oye Corona!
Festival in the Plaza
September 17
3–7pm
Whether you’re in the mood to check out a pop up library, paint or create your own mini zoo, ¡Oye Corona! has you covered.
(Offsite) In Search of Something Special
Celebration for children of all abilities!
September 18
12–4pm
Learn about the first playground in America to integrate activities for differently-abled and normatively-abled children through fun activities that demonstrate that there is nothing more creative than a playground that recognizes that there is something special in all children.
Opening Reception
Mierle Laderman Ukeles: Maintenance Art
September 18
3–6:30pm
Join us for the opening reception for the first survey of groundbreaking artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, undoubtedly best-known for her 38+ year role as the official, unsalaried Artist-in-Residence at New York’s Department of Sanitation. The opening will debut a new performance featuring The Social Mirror, Ukeles’ mirror-clad sanitation truck.
(Offsite) ¡Oye Corona!
Festival in the Plaza
September 24
1–7pm
Create a personalized map, join a cardio dance class, and enjoy a performance by Ratas En Zelo, an all female accordion based punk band, all at one event.
Nonfiction Workshop with Performer L.M. Bogad
An Open A.I.R. Artist Services Program
September 24
2–4pm
Join L.M. Bogad for a practical performance workshop class, emphasizing the creation of original performances based on non-fictional texts. All participants must bring nonfiction texts to work with.
Artists In/Of The City: A National Convening Around the Peace Table
A Mierle Laderman Ukeles: Maintenance Art Public Program
September 25
1–5pm
Join Mierle Laderman Ukeles and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finklepearl as they lead a conversation on artist and city partnerships featuring representatives from across the country.
Every Sunday
Free Drop-in Family Workshops 1:30-4:30pm
The Queens Museum invites children 5-12 and their adult companions to explore drawing from different sources of inspiration each week. Children with special needs welcome, adaptations available. No fee or advance registration required. Just show up and stay for as long as you like.
Free Guided Tours
2pm Exhibition Tour (in English)
3pm Exhibition Tour (in Spanish)
4pm Panorama of the City of New York Tour (in English)
All tours meet at the park side information desk.