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Voelker Orth Museum
149-19 38th Avenue · Queens, New York City
A Victorian house museum with a garden and bird sanctuary, offering a quieter Flushing destination.
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NYFE Summary
German immigrant Conrad Voelker bought the house in 1899 and commuted by train to his publishing and printing business in Manhattan. His family stayed for almost a century. The last surviving heir, Elizabetha Orth, left the house and grounds for a museum that would combine local history with environmental education.
Family furnishings and photographs remain part of the house’s displays. Tours explain the household and the growth of Flushing as a commuter suburb. Outside, the garden and bird sanctuary support nature programs alongside the museum’s exhibitions and workshops. The house and garden have separate visiting schedules.
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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