How much is the Queens County Farm Museum?

How much is the Queens County Farm Museum?

Our grounds are open from 10 am–5 pm. Free admission and no reservations needed. View our COVID-19 guidelines.

Who owns Queens County Farm?

New York City Department of Parks
The farm is owned by the New York City Department of Parks and is operated by the Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society of Bellerose, Inc. Queens Farm’s programs are supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

How many acres is Queens County Farm?

47-acre
Agriculture. Queens County Farm Museum is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State. The farm’s 47-acre historic site has produced food and fed New Yorkers for over three centuries.

Is there parking at Queens County Farm Museum?

Parking is available on-site from Wednesday – Sunday. Our parking lot is located south from our main entrance, crossroads 74th Ave & Little Neck Parkway. There is also free street parking located along Little Neck Parkway.

What county is Times Square in?

New York County
Times Square/Counties

Who originally owned Manhattan?

According to a letter by Pieter Janszoon Schagen, Peter Minuit and Dutch colonists acquired Manhattan on May 24, 1626, from unnamed native people, who are believed to have been Canarsee Indians of the Manhattoe, in exchange for traded goods worth 60 guilders, often said to be worth US$24.

How big is Queens County farm in NY?

The farm encompasses a 47-acre parcel that is the longest continuously farmed site in New York State.

Is the Queens County Farm Museum free to the public?

General admission to Queens Farm is free to individuals and families 354 days of the year, except during special event days. See Events page for a listing of annual events. All group visits by schools or organizations require advance registration and admission fees apply.

Which is the longest continually farmed site in New York?

Queens County Farm Museum is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State. The farm’s 47-acre historic site has produced food and fed New Yorkers for over three centuries.

Can you take a cart to Queens Farm?

Please note: Queens Farm does not permit vehicles on site; if you need a cart to bring food scraps over, please inquire in our Farm Store. See Compost page to learn more.