1 / 3Museum of the Moving Image
π Queens, NY
Two floors of hands-on film and TV exhibits including stop-motion animation stations, arcade games, Sopranos set design, Star Wars toys, and the permanent Jim Henson puppet collection. Free admission on select days. Toddler-accessible.
π Family Action Verdict
Engages children who grew up with Sesame Street and adults who grew up with the Muppets simultaneously - the Jim Henson exhibit is the rare museum display that stops both generations in their tracks. Stop-motion animation stations work well for ages 6 and up.
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Mike Reviewed It!
7 months ago
βValentines date with Bae. A lot of exhibits including the Sopranos Set designs and a whole slew of Puppets from the Hensons foundation. Tons of childhood memorabilia, loved the Star Wars toys. It was very crowded on this Valentineβs Day. A lot of interactive exhibits with young couples standing in line to participate. They have a nice cafe and sitting area on the first floor where we had our caffeinated beverages, me a mocha latte, and enjoyed each others conversations and recap of the exhibits we just experienced.β
John
7 months ago
βThe Moving Image Museum cannot be beat! They've got it all; cameras, an E.T. doll, an Exorcist doll, a Sopranos exhibit, arcade games, clean bathrooms, and a well-stocked gift shop. The Jim Henson exhibit is a highlight. There's a kiosk that gives you a bit of information on every job on-set of a production. There are tons of jobs I've never heard of. It gives you an idea of the immense manpower needed to make these shows and movies we enjoy.β
Evelina M.
7 months ago
βWe had a wonderful visit to Museum of the Moving Image. Two floors of thoughtfully curated exhibitions and a beautiful Jim Henson Exhibition. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly kind - especially the staff member on the first floor who made us feel comfortable right away. My children really enjoyed the visit. We were happy to leave a donation and would absolutely recommend this museum to families.β
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Overview
Museum of the Moving Image houses the Jim Henson puppet collection - Sesame Street and Muppet Show characters displayed at close range - alongside production props from The Sopranos, E.T., and The Exorcist, plus arcade games and extensive childhood TV memorabilia. Interactive stations let visitors create stop-motion animations and explore every on-set role via a production kiosk. Two exhibition floors with a cafe on the first floor. Clean facilities and a well-stocked gift shop on-site.










