Noguchi Museum

The basics

Admission to the Noguchi Museum grants full access to the vast permanent exhibition, the world’s largest collection of Noguchi’s sculptures, drawings, models, and designs. Spend as long as you like browsing the two floors of exhibitions and more than 200 works of art created between 1920 and 1980. Finally, head out to the serene Japanese garden, where you can take a seat on one of the benches and contemplate the many sculptures.

Things to know before you go

• The general admission fee includes all exhibitions and the sculpture garden. Children under 12 are free, while students and seniors receive discounted entry.
• Public tours are held daily at 2pm and are included with your admission ticket.
• There’s a gift shop where you can purchase works by local artists and designers.
• The museum is accessible for wheelchairs, and there is a wheelchair and portable seating available at the entry desk.

How to get there

The Noguchi Museum is located on 33rd Road in Astoria, Queens. To get there, take the Q103 bus, which stops right outside. Alternatively travel via subway to Broadway, a 20-minute walk, or 21st Street–Queensbridge, which is around 25 minutes away on foot.

When to get there

The museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm; the last entry is at 5pm. It rarely gets overcrowded, but the open-air sculpture garden is most enjoyable on a dry, sunny afternoon. Budget travelers can also enjoy free admission on the first Friday of every month.

Exploring Astoria and Long Island City

If you’re visiting Queens, it’s worth taking the time to explore the surrounding neighborhoods. In Astoria, visit the Museum of the Moving Image, take a dip at the Astoria Park Pool, and stroll around Socrates Sculpture Park. To the south in Long Island City, get your art fix at the Sculpture Center and MoMA PS1, then enjoy a walk or cycle along the waterfront at Gantry Plaza State Park with magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline.