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Museum of the Moving Image

πŸ“ Queens, NY

β˜…4.6(4,249 Google reviews)πŸ’°$10-$20πŸ‘ΆAll ages

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.

βœ“ Jim Henson puppet collectionβœ“ Stop-motion animation stationsβœ“ Film and TV memorabiliaβœ“ Calm welcoming atmosphereβœ“ Free or discounted entryβœ“ Worth the trip to Queens

πŸ† 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.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘The Jim Henson exhibit is the anchor - allocate dedicated time there before exploring other floors
⏰Stop-motion animation stations are hands-on and genuinely engaging for school-age children
🎟️The first-floor cafe provides a mid-visit break without leaving the building
πŸš—Weekday visits avoid the Valentine's Day and weekend crowd density reported by reviewers

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Mike Reviewed It!

7 months ago

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β€œValentines 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 Valentine’s 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.”

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John

7 months ago

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β€œThe 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.”

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Evelina M.

7 months ago

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β€œWe 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.”

πŸ’¬ What parents mention

Jim Henson exhibit is the standoutInteractive hands-on experiencesExtensive film and TV memorabiliaCalm atmosphere and kind staff

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.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Thursday14:00-18:00
Friday14:00-20:00
Saturday11:00-18:00
Sunday11:00-18:00

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