Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI)
About the Museum the Moving Image
The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is a museum focused on the history, technique, and technology of films, television, and digital media, located in the neighborhood of Astoria in Queens. The permanent collection contains a special selection of items previously used in movies and TV shows, which will make visitors remind some remarkable moments in movies and television. This museum has a huge section dedicated to Jim Hemson, the greatest puppeteer, and creator of Sesame Street and Muppets, including some of his most famous puppets.
Guide
Type of museum
Media museum (Film and TV)
Price
Adults: $15, Seniors (65 and over): $11, Students: $11, Youth (3 to 17): $9
Free
Thursdays: 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Hours
Thursdays: 2:00–6:00 P.M., Fridays: 2:00–8:00 P.M., Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00–6:00 P.M. (Mondays and Tuesdays: closed)
How to get there
Subway: N and W at 36th Avenue
Bus: Q66, Q101
Amenities
- Café
- Shop
- Strollers
- Accessible
- Wi-Fi
- Baby-changing station
Current exhibitions
Address
36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
Contact
Phone
718 777 6888