Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria
40 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/nyc, r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 22 threads.
What people say, in short
Visitors repeatedly praise the Jim Henson exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image. Interactive elements and the Muppets are particular draws in family recommendations, though adults also name it a favourite. One commenter appreciated the lack of crowds, and others found the museum well worth travelling to Astoria for.
Address
Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106
At a glance
- Best for
- Families, Kids
- Known for
- Jim Henson exhibit
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/PooveyFarmsRacer in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
One person feels the museum does not get the attention it deserves.
- Recommendsu/Cornholio231 in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Lists it among places worth visiting that are normally too far to reach.
- Recommendsu/soleggiatoside in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Names the Museum of the Moving Image as a favorite underrated museum.
- Recommendsu/elsergecruz in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026exhibits
A commenter highlights the Jim Henson exhibit at the Queens location as excellent.
- Recommendsu/rapidograph4x0 in r/nyc · Dec 2024exhibits
Another person calls the Jim Henson exhibit in Astoria amazing.
- Recommendsu/curlyhairedsheep in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Lists it among museums to check out.
- Recommendsu/traggedy_ann in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Partner's favorite museum; calls it really cool.
- Recommendsu/robrklyn in r/AskNYC · Feb 2025
Lists it among favorite lesser-known museums to visit.
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- Recommendsu/Army_of_Owls in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026exhibits
Enjoyed seeing the Henson exhibition that winter and recommends the museum.
- Recommendsu/aes7288 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Expresses love for the museum.
- Recommendsu/pizzawolves in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Recommends it as something a bit different and great.
- Recommendsu/SlapJohnson in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025collections
Suggests it for someone who likes history.
- Recommendsu/Infinite_Ad_1095 in r/AskNYC · Apr 2025
Named as a suggestion for a first date museum.
- Recommendsu/made08 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024exhibits
Cool permanent collection and an awesome Jim Henson exhibit.
- Recommendsu/just_a_foolosopher in r/AskNYC · Dec 2025families
Commenter loves it and calls it fantastic for kids.
- Recommendsu/Pool_Shark in r/nyc · Dec 2024crowds
Calls the museum cool and underappreciated, and likes that it stays uncrowded.
- Recommendsu/dobbsmerc in r/AskNYC · May 2024
Names it as a museum to check out.
- Recommendsu/AudiogirlNYC in r/AskNYC · Oct 2025
Recommends the museum for a preteen visitor.
- Recommendsu/biglindafitness in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Lists it among recommended museums.
- Recommendsu/No_Network4228 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026exhibits
Recalls being startled by a full-sized Big Bird on a past visit.
- Recommendsu/DinerEnBlanc in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024collections
Wonderfully curated cinema museum with plenty of interactive elements and good food nearby.
- Recommendsu/blueeyesredlipstick in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026exhibits
Highlights the Henson display's original Muppet and Sesame Street figures.
- Recommendsu/paulderev in r/AskNYC · Aug 2025
Ranks the museum among the city's strongest recommendations.
- Recommendsu/114631 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Calls it really cool for something totally different.
- Recommendsu/Fickle_Aardvark_8822 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024exhibits
Recommends the museum's combination of exhibitions and related film screenings.
- Recommendsu/goisles29 in r/AskNYC · May 2024collections
One person includes the museum among the city's museums worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/Drach88 in r/AskNYC · Apr 2024
A commenter recommends the Astoria museum and suggests a nearby Welsh bar for food and drinks.
- Recommendsu/StellarTexan in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
One person names the Museum of the Moving Image as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/cecilmature in r/AskNYC · May 2024families
Great for kids and gets you into fun neighborhoods.
- Recommendsu/Dontknowjaq in r/AskNYC · May 2024families
Agrees it has a great interactive area for kids.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.