Welcome to King Manor
Historic home of Rufus King: Founding Father, framer of the Constitution, and early voice in the anti-slavery movement.
Rufus King (1755 - 1827) was a framer and signer of the United States Constitution, a U.S. Senator, and a passionate anti-slavery advocate throughout his life. He and his family lived at King Manor over three generations, with a dedication to improving their 160 acres of land and developing it as a successful working farm. Today, King Manor is a historic house museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting King’s legacy and early American life in Jamaica, Queens through annual festivals, family programming, concerts, and workshops.
Visit Us
King Manor is open to the public via reservations on weekdays, and drop-in basis on Saturdays! Due to the current public health crisis of Covid-19, we are taking many precautions to protect our visitors and staff. Many of these precautions are mandated by New York State, but we as members of our community stand by these regulations and will be enforcing them until further notice. Thank you for your patience and cooperation, and welcome back!
For more information, please read our
Reservation Guidelines.
Location
150-03 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 206-0545
Time Slots for Reservation
Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Sat: Drop ins welcome! 1-5pm
CLOSED Wednesday and Sunday
Suggested Admission
Adults $5
Seniors and Students $3
Children FREE
Museum Members FREE
These are suggested admission prices only. There is no required fee to visit King Manor.
Transit
Limited free parking is available. Please call in advance of your visit to reserve.
Via the E, J or Z train: Get off at Jamaica Center/Parsons Archer and walk towards 153 Street and Jamaica Avenue.
Via the F train: Get off at Parsons Blvd and walk towards 153 Street and Jamaica Avenue.
Via the LIRR: Get off at the Jamaica station and walk towards 153 Street and Jamaica Avenue.
“I have yet to learn that one man can make a slave of another. If one man cannot do so, no number of individuals can have any better right to do it.”
- Rufus King, 1820
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Community Survey
A lot has changed in our community, but King Manor Museum has been a 120-year constant. Adapting and growing with our community's needs is not just crucial for our existence, it's also part of our mission. Help us to look forward as we step into the next 120 years by taking this community survey!
Your voices will guide us toward where our community needs and wants us most. Thank you!