Museum of the Moving Image (MMI) (Monday Closed)As the best museum in New York City and with a balance of hands-on(实际操作的)activities and information, it's the rare bird that can entertain and educate people of different ages. It's a perfect destination for a family trip of a couple of hours.
Pros-Excellent movie screenings. Easy subway access.
Cons-Difficult to reach by car.
New York Hall of Science (NYHS) (Monday Closed)Being New York City's only hands-on science and technology center, it is an interactive science museum targeting children. It has the most hands-on exhibits in an NYC museum, and it's a fun destination for five-year-olds and above. Older folks might take great interest in the NASA rockets outside the museum, but don't bother unless you have kids to keep you company.
Pros-Cool interactive science exhibits, the rockets.
Cons-Hard to reach by public transportation.
Queens County Farm Museum (QCFM) (Year-round 7 days a week)It is an actual farm in New York City and home to animals your kids can feed and a yard full of a climbing plant whose fruits can be made into wine. Good chance to meet sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cows! The animals are mostly readily accessible to visitors. And the museum sells feed for young hands willing to get licked by sheep and goats.
Pros-Outdoor fun.
Cons-Expensive festivals, long bus ride, no subway.
Queens Museum of Art (QMA) (Monday and Tuesday Closed)Opened in 1972 to serve as a cultural center for the borough(行政区), it exhibits artworks by local and international artists. Its best exhibits are on the two World's Fairs, and of course, the Panorama of New York City, a giant, highly detailed diorama(透视画)of all five New York City boroughs.
Pros-The Panorama, great gift shop. Easy subway access.
Cons-Not much for kids.
