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About Museum of The Moving Image

Located in the heart of Kaufman Astoria Studios, the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in Astoria, NY, brings cinema history and contemporary moving-image art to life. With multiple screening rooms, exhibitions, and private event spaces, MoMI is a versatile venue for film lovers, students, and event planners alike. Whether you’re catching a screening in the Sumner M. Redstone Theater or exploring interactive exhibits, you’ve got a friend in us for securing reliable, straightforward tickets and planning your visit.

Address: 36-01 35 Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106. The museum is well-connected by public transit and offers parking nearby, plus a range of nearby hotel and dining options to fuel your exploration.

MoMI hosts renowned exhibitions like Behind the Screen, The Jim Henson Exhibition, Gumby Adventures, and contemporary shows such as Lu Yang: The Great Adventure of Material World. The venue also accommodates private events across its spaces, including the Sumner M. Redstone Theater and the Bartos Screening Room. For a seamless experience, secure your seats in advance and plan your visit around transit and parking options. If you’re staying nearby, explore our partner recommendations for hotels and dining to complement your day at the museum.

  • Sumner M. Redstone Theater: 262 seats (stadium seating)
  • Celeste and Armand Bartos Screening Room: 68 seats
  • Digital Learning Suite: up to 250 seats (260 standing)
  • Cafe: seated capacity ~90; up to 250 standing
  • Entire museum for events: ~372 seated; up to ~1,214 standing
  • Parking: PV Parking Corp lot at 34-11 Steinway Street; entrance on 41st Street. Patron discounts available. Street meters nearby (free Sundays).
  • Transit: R/M at Steinway Street; N/W at 36 Ave; Q101 bus and additional routes
  • Nearby hotels (affiliate picks): voco Astoria by IHG, Home2 Suites by Hilton LIC/Manhattan View, Paper Factory Hotel

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 36-01 35 Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106 (within Kaufman Astoria Studios).
  • Venue type: Museum dedicated to the moving image, with multiple screening rooms and spaces for exhibitions and private events.
  • Sumner M. Redstone Theater: 262-seat (capacity cited by MoMI) stadium-seating screening space.
  • Celeste and Armand Bartos Screening Room: 68 seats.
  • Digital Learning Suite: up to 250 seats (260 standing capacity).
  • Cafe: seated capacity about 90; up to 250 standing.
  • Entire Museum space for events: up to about 372 seated; total capacity can reach around 1,214 for standing events.
  • Parking: nearby PV Parking Corp lot (34-11 Steinway Street; entrance on 41st Street) with patron discounts; street meters available (free Sundays).
  • Transit: nearest subways are R/M at Steinway Street and N/W at 36 Ave; additional access via Q101 bus and others.
  • Nearby hotels: options in Long Island City/LIC area such as voco Astoria by IHG, Home2 Suites by Hilton LIC/Manhattan View, and Paper Factory Hotel (per hotel listings).
  • Notable events hosted: Behind the Screen (core exhibition), The Jim Henson Exhibition, Gumby Adventures, Lu Yang: The Great Adventure of Material World, and related private events.
  • Renamed: originally opened as the American Museum of the Moving Image; now known as Museum of the Moving Image (no demolition).