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King Manor Museum

There are 2 different ways to get in. Start with the one that needs the least from you.

QueensE/J/Z to Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer; F to Sutphin Blvd
The ruined gothic facade of the Roosevelt Island smallpox hospital against a blue sky

Library card → Culture Pass

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

  1. Library card → Culture Pass

    A little setup

    Needs: Library card

    General admission to the museum and grounds

    • Home of Rufus King, a founding father and early abolitionist. Historic house museum in Jamaica, Queens with period farmhouse and gardens.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

  2. Show your IDNYC

    A little setup

    Needs: IDNYC

    Year-long admissions pass, buy-one-get-one 50% off admission to annual Governor's Ball (19th-century costumed party)

    Worth: ~$10/year membership value

    1. Get your IDNYC card
    2. Visit King Manor in person
    3. Show your IDNYC card to receive membership
    Watch out: 5-year rule applies.

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Special events, programs
Official site (opens in new tab)