{"id":142798,"date":"2026-02-23T15:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/142798\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:58:19","slug":"your-guide-to-march-exhibits-at-queens-museum-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/142798\/","title":{"rendered":"Your guide to March exhibits at Queens Museum \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The front view of Queens Museum at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.<\/p>\n

Photo by Paulina Albarracin<\/p>\n

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As daylight returns, Queens Museum<\/a> welcomes March with a lineup of exhibitions that showcase the borough\u2019s diverse voices. From contemporary mediums that focus on the power of community to self-reflective imagery that represents lived experiences, there is no shortage of artworks to observe. All visitors are invited to engage with illustrations that challenge the status quo \u2014 one portrait at a time.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re feeling hungry after an afternoon visit, wind down at the Unisphere Caf\u00e9, the museum\u2019s trademark caf\u00e9 owned and operated by The August Tree, Inc<\/a>. A menu filled with satisfying bites and sips, including pandesal-based pastries baked by Arellano Pandesal<\/a> and homemade orange cider, awaits your indulgence. Adjacent to the caf\u00e9 is the Queens Museum Gift Shop<\/a>, displaying decorative Queens-inspired memorabilia handcrafted by talented artisans.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re an avid visitor or a first-time art enthusiast, these March exhibits will have you returning to the iconic local museum throughout the year.\n<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A still from \u201cToxicology Report\u201d by Fia Backstr\u00f6m. Photo courtesy of Fia Backstr\u00f6m<\/p>\n

The installation explores universal themes of community and resistance in West Virginia, where environmental devastation and labor activism collided. During Fia Backstr\u00f6m\u2019s visits to the area in 2017, she recorded personal accounts from locals, medicine practitioners and activists through a myriad of photographic and video techniques. The artist conveys the theme of overcoming trauma in a region where the Buffalo Creek mine disaster in 1972 resulted in a mass casualty incident.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A vintage print of a deck girder. Photo via Queens Museum website<\/p>\n

Organized by Terra Foundation<\/a> Fellows Christina Chan, Annette Parkins and Carlos David Trujillo, this exhibition examines three unique perspectives of what it means to be an American. Each of the fellows\u2019 personal experiences explores themes of family history, cultural origin and internal conflict. Through photographic recollections and introspective storytelling, the installation sheds light on the question, \u201cWhat is American about American Art?\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>An image of the Black, Trans, & Alive (Qweens Song) mural at Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Photo by Ronald Weaver II<\/p>\n

Best viewed from the left-hand side of the museum parking lot, the mural represents the societal contributions of Black trans people in NYC. Glori Tuitt handcrafted the mural after being selected to participate in Not a Monolith<\/a>, a creative initiative for Black artists entering the NYC arts scene. The mural\u2019s overall message reminds viewers of a motto that resonates with the city\u2019s cultural landscape: Black trans lives matter.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A horizontal view of The Panorama of the City of New York, a mainstay at Queens Museum that has drawn millions of visitors since its unveiling at the 1964-65 World\u2019s Fair. Photo by Scott Rudd<\/p>\n

If you want to observe one of the most unique art installations in the city, you have found the place. Renowned as \u201cthe jewel in the crown of the Queens Museum collection,\u201d this artwork remains a beloved fixture for locals and tourists alike. The architectural model was brought to life by Raymond Lester & Associates, a firm that once specialized in the construction of intricate miniature models, in a three-year process. It has been said that over 100 architects created the estimated 9,335-square-foot behemoth. First unveiled at the 1964-65 World\u2019s Fair, the handcrafted urban scenery of the five boroughs continues to captivate millions of visitors.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A horizontal view of The Relief Map of the New York City Water Supply System. Photo by Scott Rudd<\/p>\n

Speaking of intricate miniature models, Queens Museum is also home to a topographical model that illustrates reservoir terrain from Upstate New York to NYC. Originally revealed in 1949, it was restored in 2008 as part of a collaboration between the Department of Environmental Protection<\/a> (DEP) and Queens Museum. The city\u2019s complex water infrastructure, currently presented in a visually appealing form, is a sight to behold.<\/p>\n

For more information on future exhibitions and events, visit the calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n