Queens County Farm Museum

73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY 11004, USA

Address:	73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY 11004, USA
Phone:	+1 718-347-3276
Site:	queensfarm.org
Rating:	4.3
Working:	10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM

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A Private User

Id been wanting to take my two-year-old son to Queens County Farm since we moved to NYC six months ago. On Mothers Day 2010 we finally made the trip over, despite the unseasonably cold weather, and were very surprised by the inaccessibility of most of the animals. Their pens were blocked off so that you could only see them from a distance. I asked a man working there if you had to pay to see the animals up close, but he said no. I also asked if we could ride the hay ride, but he said that he had parked the tractor somewhere else. His English was not very good, so I was confused about what WAS actually available to do. There was a sign on the 18th-Century farm house that advertised a free tour at 3:00 pm, so we took our son over to the house and waited on the step. My husbands watch said 3:00 pm, so we tried the door, which opened, and went inside. We stood in the foyer for a minute or so before venturing slightly farther inside where we could hear voices. Upon realizing a tour was in progress we headed back outside to the porch, when an older gentleman came roaring at us from inside the house to get out. We apologized and said we were looking for a tour, but he only proceeded to shout at us before finally slamming the door in our faces. My husband was so angry he went to speak with a manager, but as there wasnt one present he was given the name of the owner. As we were leaving we saw the older gentleman again, leading the tour group out of the house, so my husband went to speak with him about how he had treated us. The man continued to berate my husband for having entered the house and when we pointed out that the sign did not say to wait on the porch he did not care. My husband said he would be speaking with the owner, and the man said "GOOD!" There is no excuse for treating people the way he treated us. Skip this farm and take your kids to the zoo instead.

Matt Binetti

Been here twice and no cover charge each time. Although it seems they do charge to get in on special occasions. So call ahead if need be. First time I took the family there for pumpkin picking in 2014. It was busy of course, parking was tough. But we found a place to park on a side street. No map for the place, but big deal. We strolled around, figured out our bearings and it was very festive. Picked and bought pumpkins. Got hot cider and put a blanket down on some grass to rest. Second time we did the petting zoo on a random Sunday in July (summer 2015). $4 per adult, the one year old was free. Animals seemed happy enough. There was a "corn" box instead of a sand box. Kids loved that more than the animals. Bought fresh picked produce at the market. Checked out the cute store and bought a cookie. They offer adult classes that seem cool, but I havent taken any. I also cant speak for renting the place out for events. But as far as family fun time on the weekends we had positive experiences both times. Oh, we saw an alpaca eat a banana whole, peel and all. Crazy. As always, do your homework ahead of time, find out whats going on there and call ahead to make sure the day goes smooth.

Alan Polson

Its free entry except on holidays. Lots of chickens. Couple of bulls and some goats. There are plenty of things you can pay for, such as pony rides and a petting zoo, and there are lots of snacks and drink that you can buy. Theres even a tractor and a hayride, but the lines can get pretty long. The biggest queue is usually for the maze. The children were excited, but you will probably want some sort of stroller because its a bit if a walk from place to place, and youll have to carry or push them around at some point. Unfortunately, the gravel isnt exactly stroller friendly. Youll want to keep your eyes open and point out things like the windmill to them. The 2 year olds really liked that. Also, it can be scary for a kid to get on a pony, if theyve never done that before. Theres a playground next door, with swings and slides. So if its a nice day, you should end with that, and it will be lovely.

A Private User

I live very close to it. it WAS a open remnant of a joint- any resident could go in and stroll around when my kids were small in the 70s, 80s. It was just an old house, half a wreck barn, unkempt field. It had no touristy stuff, didnt even sell eggs, as it does now. Some grant paid for it to be "restored" fixed up some, make into a working farm again...working for dollars. Last time I was there around 2006 it cost a fortune, $8 or $9 for very little to do, only walk around. It was "over" in 15 minutes, as far as 5 adults were concerned. Go to a real zoo or farm wherever. For a family to spend around $30 for this just to get into the gate is a Rip

bklyn11217

I wasnt that impressed and I went twice! The first time, there was barely anything to look at. We could see some of the animals, otherwise it was pretty sparse. Other than a map, we had no guidance. The second time, the place was packed with school groups. After making our way into the petting zoo, we were told the area was for groups only! We went in anyway because we traveled a good distance to get there and no one bothered us, but it felt like organized chaos. This doesnt really cater to individuals, which is a big disappointment. If youre not going with a school or camp or when theres a special event happening, youll be wasting your time.

Celeste Brown

I visited with family on a Saturday afternoon this summer (2014). I enjoyed viewing the animals and the farm itself. After our stroll through the farm we were able to purchase fresh pick vegetables to take home. But we just missed the eggs because they sold out before we could get the register. However, I took home some corn, tomatoes and their mustard seed for seasoning. We cooked the vegetables that same night and they were absolutely delicious. The freshness was also evident in the sweetness of the corn especially! I cant wait go again. It makes a great outing for children - my nephew loved petting the animals.

A Private User

This is a GREAT place to walk around and enjoy a "REAL FARM"... if you are looking for a zoo, it is not the place for you. There is no entrance fees unless they are having a special event. As for the hayrides, we were charged two dollars a person, which I feel is reasonable, considering we didnt have to pay to be on the grounds. There is not much you can do with your family for free anymore. I dont understand why so many people complain when they are lucky a place like this exists so close to New York City. Queens Farm, keep up the good work!

Pinky Chan

Ive lived in Queens my whole life and I did not know this place existed! This place is free admission and has so many farm animals you can watch or play with! There are lots of dirt roads so make sure you wear the right shoes for the area. The place also has a gift shop selling from organic produce, house plants, to bottles of wine. The museum is definitely a beautiful place to relax and enjoy true nature with plenty of fields and crops. You can also go on a hay ride!!! (though you would need to pay a fee)