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Coney Island Museum and Former Childs Restaurant
1208 Surf Avenue · Brooklyn, New York City
A museum of Coney Island’s amusement history occupies a former restaurant beside the old entertainment district.
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NYFE Summary
The building began as the Childs chain’s first Coney Island restaurant. It later housed the Blue Bird Casino and Wonderland Circus Sideshow. Wide arches and a tiled roof still recall the restaurant’s seaside setting.
Upstairs, the museum displays objects from Coney Island’s amusement history. Its collection includes photographs, vintage signs, architectural pieces and amusement-related objects. Special exhibitions and lectures explore how the area’s entertainment changed over time.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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