Calendar
Holiday Closings 2026
Memorial Day, May 25th Juneteenth, June 19th - June 21st Independence Day, July 3rd (observed) - July 4th
Summer Break, July 12th- July 21st
Labor Day, September 7th
Indigenous People’s Day, October 12th Veterans Day, November 11th
Thanksgiving, November 26th - November 30th
Winter Reset, December 20th, 2026 - February 2nd, 2027
Open House Access
Join us for self-guided access of the house on:
Saturday, May 2nd, 12pm-4pm
Saturday, May 16th, 12pm-4pm
Saturday, July 25th, 12pm-4pm
Guided tours will not be offered on these days.
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh” Free Exhibition
Featuring printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and related media, the exhibition serves as a space to learn, reflect, discuss, and heal. Curated by Arufa Hossain—a Bangladeshi native from Jamaica, Queens—it brings together both personal narratives and broader community perspectives, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and shared experience.
“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition
King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh” Free Exhibition
Featuring printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and related media, the exhibition serves as a space to learn, reflect, discuss, and heal. Curated by Arufa Hossain—a Bangladeshi native from Jamaica, Queens—it brings together both personal narratives and broader community perspectives, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and shared experience.
“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition
King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.
Annual Back to School Giveaway
Need school supplies? Stop by King Manor for free backpacks and back-to-school essentials!
All supplies are free and available while they last.
Check back to see more of our partners for this event!
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh” Free Exhibition
Featuring printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and related media, the exhibition serves as a space to learn, reflect, discuss, and heal. Curated by Arufa Hossain—a Bangladeshi native from Jamaica, Queens—it brings together both personal narratives and broader community perspectives, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and shared experience.
“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition
King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.
National Youth Takeover Day
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978187166065?aff=oddtdtcreator
Save the date!
On June 27th from 1:00-4:00, King Manor is hosting a youth event with Civics Season to connect with the future and learn history.
Join us for guided tours, create a vision board, enjoy free pizza and games! *Recommended for ages 15+
“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition
King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh” Free Exhibition
Featuring printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and related media, the exhibition serves as a space to learn, reflect, discuss, and heal. Curated by Arufa Hossain—a Bangladeshi native from Jamaica, Queens—it brings together both personal narratives and broader community perspectives, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and shared experience.
Hands On History: Weaving
Try your hand at weaving using yarn from the King Manor collection and a simple cardboard loom. Make something fun to take home, or just get in some practice!
Notes From A Dark Lab: A Book Talk and Writing Workshop with Tao Leigh Goffe
Join us at King Manor Museum for an interactive public program accompanying the book club for Tao Leigh Goffe’s Dark Laboratory. Author Tao Leigh Goffe will join us for a discussion on how she blended nature and science writing along with memoir to write an expansive investigation on colonialism’s role in climate change. This is the conclusion of our King Manor x Melting Metropolis reading circle.
After the discussion, Goffe will lead a creative writing workshop on memory, water, and climate. Attendees will reflect and document what it means to live in Southeast Queens during the climate crisis and what actions we can take to safeguard our future.
This event is twofold: attendees will have the option to either join the book discussion, the writing workshop, or both! You do not need to be a member of the book club to join either event.
This program is free and open to the public. Attendees can join in-person or online.
Register for an in-person spot on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983121535898?aff=oddtdtcreator
“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition
King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.
Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh” Free Exhibition
Featuring printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and related media, the exhibition serves as a space to learn, reflect, discuss, and heal. Curated by Arufa Hossain—a Bangladeshi native from Jamaica, Queens—it brings together both personal narratives and broader community perspectives, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and shared experience.
Hands On History: Spirit of '76
A new exhibit is opening at King Manor, and this week's Hands On History ties in! Get into the Spirit of '76 by creating your own Liberty Bell out of recyclable materials. Ring in the semiquincentennial in style and see our new exhibit!
Admission is free for all ages! Tickets are not required but lets our staff prepare for your arrival!
Let us know you are coming on our Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978186684625?aff=oddtdtcreator
This program is supported in part by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?”
Come to the opening of King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.
Let us know you are coming on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987088316646?aff=oddtdtcreator
Exhibition: Bangladesh Not “Bhaangadesh”
Featuring printed international artworks by Bangladeshi artists, handcrafted tools, and related media, the exhibition serves as a space to learn, reflect, discuss, and heal. Curated by Arufa Hossain—a Bangladeshi native from Jamaica, Queens—it brings together both personal narratives and broader community perspectives, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and shared experience.
Let us know you are coming on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987071869452?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hands On History: Street Tree Care with the Big Reuse
Street Tree Care with the Big Reuse
Saturday April 11
2pm-4pm
Join us to clean, care for, and mulch to the street trees thanks to District 27 Council Member Dr. Williams!
Meet us at King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY!
All supplies will be provided. Please dress comfortably for the weather and our work together. Don't forget to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated!
STEAM Break: 18th Century Food Science
Learn about King Manor's ice house, try insulating your own ice house, and make your own butter to take home!
STEAM Break: Victorian Stereoscopes
Make your own Victorian style stereoscope and try it out with some historic picture cards from the King Manor collection. Then, try to make your own stereoscope cards!
STEAM Break: Meteor Detectives
King Manor starts STEAM Break by hosting a "meteor dissection." Learn about different types of meteors and what can be found inside them!
Hands On History: Poet-trees
Celebrate International Day of Forests and World Poetry Day by making your own "poet-tree"!
Hands On History: Crispus Attucks Day
Learn about Crispus Attucks, a Black and Indigenous American man who worked as a sailor and longshoreman!
DJ Poetics: A Workshop with Sherese Francis
An afternoon poetry workshop suitable for ages 13+. Lead by Sherese Francis.
Hands On History: Read Black History
Partnership with the Reading for Black Lives Project; enjoy access to our classroom library!
Freezin' Season: Frederick Douglass' Birthday
Part of the special weekday programming during the NYC midwinter break.
Freezin' Season: National Women Inventors Month
Part of the special weekday programming during the NYC midwinter break.
Freezin' Season: Lunar New Year
Part of the special weekday programming during the NYC midwinter break.
Winter Closure
King Manor will be closed to the public from December 22nd, 2025, to February 3rd, 2026.
Hands-on History: Children's Magic Lantern Show
Join King Manor for a Children's Magic Lantern Show and access to Victorian toys and games!
Experience a unique afternoon of play with Victorian replica and original toys and children’s magic lantern show performances. This will be an opportunity to learn about the pastimes of a bygone era, with activities that still remain compelling to children of today.
The magic lantern was a popular form of entertainment in the 19th century, using painted glass slides accompanied by narration, music, and sound effects. Our children’s show will include magic lantern stories and skits such as the Educated Cats, Santa and his Visits, and an abundance of comic effects slides producing moving animations on the screen.
There will be two opportunities to watch the magic lantern show in the afternoon and plenty of time to play with toys and games of old! Performances last approximately 30 - 45 minutes.
Admission is FREE! Reserving tickets helps the staff best prepare for your arrival.
Hands-on History is a FREE, family-friendly program series for all ages, held on the first and third Saturday of each month.
Hands-on History: Junkanoo Puppets
Help King Manor wrap up the Jamaica| Jamaica exhibit by creating Junkanoo puppets! Learn about the different characters in the celebration and make your own puppet to celebrate Junkanoo at home.
Junkanoo dates back to the 17th century, when enslaved Africans used their limited holidays to celebrate through music, dance, and costume, expressing joy, resistance, and cultural identity, and often mocking their enslavers. Held during the Holiday season, the festival features handcrafted masks, drumming, and folklore, blending African heritage into a uniquely Jamaican celebration with a spirit of defiance.
Tickets help us prepare for the event but are not required and admission is free!
Hands-on History is a FREE, family-friendly program series for all ages, held on the first and third Saturday of each month.
Hands-on History: Leaf Art
Guest artist Christina Hoodhu will guide you through creating a your own piece of art that celebrates the harvest.
Hands-on History is a FREE, family-friendly program series for all ages, held on the first and third Saturday of each month.
Tickets help us prepare for the event but are not required
Hands-on History: Corn Husk Dolls
Learn about the tradition of corn husk doll making with King Manor! Make your own dolly to decorate and take home.
Hands-on History is a FREE, family-friendly program series for all ages, held on the first and third Saturday of each month.
Tickets help King Manor staff prepare for your arrival!
Hands-on History: Zine Workshop with grouphug
Collaborate with your community and create a zine in a day! Lead by artists from grouphug magazine.
Admission is FREE! Reserving tickets helps the staff best prepare for your arrival.
Hands-on History is a FREE, family-friendly program series for all ages, held on the first and third Saturday of each month.