Queens · Historic destination
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avenue · Queens, New York City
Contemporary art occupies a former public school where artists have adapted classrooms and other spaces since the 1970s.
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NYFE Summary
This former public school closed in 1963. Curator Alanna Heiss later secured it for an art center, which opened in 1976 with the exhibition Rooms. Artists made installations specifically for the old school’s spaces.
That approach continues in works built into the walls, ceilings and floors. Changing exhibitions, performances and a courtyard program add other ways to explore contemporary art. The museum also offers a family activity guide for looking at the building and its artworks.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
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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