Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image

Museum, Indie Movie Theater, and History Museum
Astoria, Astoria
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    Stina P.
    "Permanent Jim Henson exhibit is great!"(8 Tips)
    Porfirio P.
    "Great museum for kids and the muppets exhibit is great"(6 Tips)
    HashtagNYU
    "Really cool exhibitions, and free admission for NYU students!"(10 Tips)
    Trae F.
    "The Mad Men exhibit alone is worth the visit."(6 Tips)
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  • Jennie W.
    Jennie WardJuly 26, 2014
    You can get in FREE on Fridays from 4-8pm. Beware though, if you have young children: no strollers are allowed.
  • Cynthia S.
    Cynthia SmytheJanuary 13, 2015
    Really awesome. Set aside at least four hours to see everything
  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LambinoJune 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Lots of fun -- can't go wrong with all the things to do
  • Charles Q.heart icon on user image
    Charles QuirinAugust 28, 2016
    Great exhibits. Very interesting interior design.
  • Denise R.
    Denise ReicinoAugust 8, 2011
    Henson's Muppets exhibit and seeing Kermit and Piggy was nice. Big Bird or Elmo would of made it better! Interactive movie making is cool!
  • Ivan Ž.heart icon on user image
    Ivan ŽivanovićFebruary 6, 2015
    This museum is awesome, and on fridays evening there is no admission
  • Mike H.heart icon on user image
    Mike HopkinsFebruary 24, 2016
    Great exhibits in a really creative space.
  • Racky R.
    Racky RossJanuary 13, 2013
    One of Astoria's nicest surprises! Definitely worth a visit.
  • Bridget Q.heart icon on user image
    Bridget QuinnOctober 27, 2017
    The Jim Henson exhibit was very informative and fun.
  • Laura L.heart icon on user image
    Laura LinthicumMarch 30, 2015
    Come here for cheap movies - your ticket includes admission to the muesum
  • Peter K.heart icon on user image
    Peter KellyApril 14, 2015
    Gorgeous, well curated spot that still feels a bit, err, in progress.
  • A D.heart icon on user image
    A DelAugust 30, 2015
    Well-organized, clean, not too crowded
  • Emily V.
    Emily Van NorstrandApril 10, 2015
    Hey Museum of the Moving Image, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me. Read more
  • Amina F.
    Amina FDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Check their calendar on their website each week for movies & previews, old & new!!
  • Scott I.heart icon on user image
    Scott InglesAugust 22, 2018
    Nice exhibits, great screening events
  • Daniel F.heart icon on user image
    Daniel FakharzadehApril 27, 2013
    Such a great museum. The music video exhibit was dope
  • Guillo ..heart icon on user image
    Guillo ...May 12, 2015
    Awesome and small film history museum.
  • Eva H.heart icon on user image
    Eva HeijnenMay 17, 2015
    Love the movie stopmotion section.
  • Martin K.heart icon on user image
    Martin KRMarch 21, 2015
    Free admission on friday afternoon from 4pm.
  • Freshheart icon on user image
    FreshJune 29, 2018
    If you go in the hours of the free entrance, it‘s gonna be hell - so loud and crowded
  • NYC-ARTS
    NYC-ARTSJuly 17, 2012
    This core exhibition reveals the skills, material resources and artistic decisions that go into making moving images. Read more
  • Anthony P.heart icon on user image
    Anthony PopeoMarch 18, 2015
    The Mad Men exhibit is great if you're a fan.
  • Trever P.heart icon on user image
    Trever PolakDecember 1, 2014
    Videos games aren't my thing, but there's a section dedicated to old arcade games.
  • Gordon M.
    Gordon MeiJune 25, 2014
    Catch the reaction animated GIF display projected on the lobby wall.
  • Tarah F.
    Tarah FeinbergJune 14, 2011
    Don't miss the miniature model of the Tyrell Corporation skyscraper from Blade Runner on the 3rd floor. Read more
  • Ben F.heart icon on user image
    Ben FMay 20, 2012
    An excellent place to visit if you like any behind the scene aspect of how entertainment is made.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason ShiFebruary 8, 2016
    Checkout the schedule of shows before visiting
  • Meaghanheart icon on user image
    MeaghanDecember 29, 2017
    All over a cool museum!
  • Vanessa R.
    Vanessa RuedaNovember 22, 2014
    this is one of the gems of astoria!
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MaldonadoMay 19, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Best theater in NYC
  • R C.
    R CarterMarch 31, 2012
    Park on the side street on the weekends next to Kaufman Astoria Studios
  • Alec M.heart icon on user image
    Alec MartinMarch 17, 2016
    Free after 4PM on Fridays!
  • Humayun R.heart icon on user image
    Humayun RashidMarch 15, 2015
    Matt Weiner's Mad Men exhibit is here for the final season of the show. Check it out!
  • 2Plus2NYCReview
    2Plus2NYCReviewAugust 29, 2011
    Bring some quarters for the video games. You are going to want to play them all! Read more
  • Porfirio P.
    Porfirio PinaNovember 8, 2011
    Great museum for kids and the muppets exhibit is great
  • Mary M M.heart icon on user image
    Mary M MottaApril 14, 2015
    the recent mad men exhibit was exciting! but there was an hour long line to wait in :/
  • Humberto M.
    Humberto MartinezOctober 23, 2012
    Make sure to do the voiceover booth! Hilarious. Free admission on Fridays 4-8 p.m.!
  • Heejung K.heart icon on user image
    Heejung KimAugust 31, 2015
    Great exhibit!! Loved it.
  • Nicholas H.
    Nicholas HMay 24, 2013
    Make sure and watch the "editing live television" baseball game!
  • Rob R.heart icon on user image
    Rob RighthandJuly 11, 2016
    Wide range of genres
  • Jevon M.
    Jevon MoralesSeptember 22, 2014
    It was great
  • Katt R.heart icon on user image
    Katt RosenwaldJune 3, 2015
    Don't miss the oculus rift demos!!!
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaJune 26, 2015
    Really loved the Mad Men exhibit.
  • Mich
    MichAugust 18, 2011
    Apparently the new york pass doesn't get you in anymore, and the staff will grouchily tell you so. Muppets were still cool though
  • Jessica Renee L.
    Jessica Renee LeeJanuary 27, 2013
    Make a flip book, do some dubbing.
  • De L.
    De LeteJune 13, 2011
    The collection of Star Wars and horror movie memorabillia is worth the trip.  Read more
  • Philo4Thoughtheart icon on user image
    Philo4ThoughtNovember 5, 2013
    Saw a wonderful documentary film here with friends!
  • Kenneth K.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth KriheliApril 3, 2016
    I charged my phone in the theater. That's a good thing right?
  • TeamGREASE
    TeamGREASENovember 17, 2014
    Excited for Darren Aronofsky & Patti Smith presenting Noah
  • JYOTI S.heart icon on user image
    JYOTI SINGHJuly 11, 2015
    Good date spot
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