Welcome to the Voelker Orth Museum in historic Flushing, Queens.
The Voelker Orth Museum, Bird Sanctuary and Victorian Garden is a welcoming place to relax, learn, and recharge. The 1890s house was home to a German immigrant family. The setting invites reflection on life in Flushing, Queens, now and then. Visit us year-round for tours, exhibitions, workshops and events.
Visit Sunday and Tuesday afternoons, 1-4pm. Starting in September weekday hours move to Wednesdays.
The garden is open Monday -Friday, 10-4 and Sunday afternoons.
News:
The Museum is closed Sunday August 31 and re-opens for tours on Wednesday, September 3rd. Come spend some time with us this summer. Take a break and relax in the garden, visit our exhibition, take a workshop, enjoy Hip to Hip Theatre’s performances in the garden. And, there are some new on your own activity sheets for children you can access on the website.
Attention: If you visit the Museum via a NYC -MTA bus, please note that there are a few changes nearby with the new bus routes. The Q12 replaces the Q13 as one of the local routes. The Q12, the Q15 and the Q28 all have stops near the intersection of Northern and 150th Street. These stops are all within 2 short blocks of the Museum.
