Museums in Whitestone, New York

The Maritime Industry Museum is located on the grounds of SUNY Maritime College inside historic Fort Schuyler. The museum features an in-depth look at the maritime industry, starting with the Phoenicians and continuing up to the present ... More on MuseumStuff.com

Self-educated, Lewis H. Latimer was an African American inventor who made significant contributions toward the invention of the light bulb. He resided here from 1903 until his death in 1988. The Le... More on Heritage

The Lewis H. Latimer House was constructed in the Queen Anne style from 1887-1889 by the Sexton family, sometimes called the Latimer House or the Lewis Latimer House, was the home of American inve... More on Discoverqueens.info

In historic Weeping Beech Park, 2 blocks from downtown Flushing stands Kingsland Homestead (c 1785), a two-and-a-half story farm-house typical of its time but rare today. As the home of Queens Hist... More on iloveny.com

The Queens Historical Society (QHS) is the historical society for the largest borough in New York City and is dedicated to preserving the history of Queens through educational programs, exhibition... More on Discoverqueens.info

about Voelker Orth Museum: The Voelker Orth Museum is a Victorian house, garden, and bird sanctuary. House tours are given Saturdays and Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. Family programs in nature and h... More on GoCityKids

Very pleasant experience right in our own back yards!! More on GoCityKids

A microcosm of 300 years of social, cultural and political history, Bowne House (ca. 1661) is the oldest house in Queens and among the oldest in New York City. It was built by John Bowne, who emigr... More on Heritage

The Bowne House is a fine example of mid-17th-century Anglo-Dutch architecture with an exceptional collection of furnishings, but its true magic is its story. The house was built by John Bowne, a ... More on Discoverqueens.info

Improve public understanding of science & technology through exhibits, programs & media - Opportunities for fun & learning! - One of America's premier science museums - More than ... More on entertainment.com

Children of all ages will love this huge hands-on museum in the borough of Queens, which bills itself as "New York's Only Science Playground." This place is amazing for school-age kids. Exhibits l... More on Frommers