Exhibitions
King Manor is open to the public on:
Tues-Sat: 12pm - 4pm (reservation encouraged but not required).
Admission is free to all and all are welcome!
COMING SOON
JAMAICA I JAMAICA
Taking inspiration from the Jamaican national motto, “Out of Many, One People,” the exhibition highlights the country’s rich and diverse heritage—mirrored in the vibrant culture of Southeast Queens. Jamaica | Jamaica explores the history of Jamaican immigration to New York City and the lasting impact of Jamaican culture on the local community.
From the deep roots of reggae and dancehall echoing through local sound systems, to the unmistakable aroma of jerk chicken wafting from food carts and restaurants, Jamaican culture has become an essential part of the neighborhood’s identity.
August 6th - December 20th
What is America? Remembering the Bicentennial
Coming 2026
As we enter the Nation’s 250th year, this exhibition explores the way the Bicentennial in 1976 shaped our idea of what America is and what it means to be American, through exploring symbolism in commemorative objects, written documentation and oral histories from a broad range of perspectives.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
The Ancestor’s Future: An Afrofuturist’s Journey Through Time
Artist and historian Cheyney McKnight’s first solo exhibition featuring her performance pieces, photographs, and clothing designs that are transformed into modern textiles while highlighting the Black experience in America with 18th and 19th-century silhouettes comes to King Manor!
The Ancestor’s Future is a significant exploration of Black America’s past, viewed through the lens of Afrofuturism. McKnight’s work delves into a distant future while drawing on the past and present, illuminating the crucial role of Black bodies, health, and joy. McKnight’s creative practice, rooted in history, offers a fresh and enlightening understanding of our shared history and future.
Jamaica, despite its location at the edge of the outer boroughs, plays a vital role in the New York transportation network, well-known to anyone who has ever had to “Transfer at Jamaica!” on the Long Island Railroad!
This exhibit explored how this Transportation Revolution impacted life here in what was once a small farming village and how our community’s development continues to be shaped by its relationship with transit. Our neighborhood is a priority area for infrastructure modernization in city planning -looks like we’re about to see a second “Transportation Revolution” here in Jamaica!