A World's Fair Globe and Louis Armstrong's Queens Home
Trace a familiar street from the Panorama's sloping ramp. Changing contemporary exhibitions share the museum building. In Corona, docents tell stories of Armstrong's life. Multimedia exhibits occupy a modern building across the street from his preserved home.
Start with the wide festival lawns at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. These Queens grounds host large outdoor events. World's Fair monuments share the park with sports facilities, museums and a zoo. Entry is free. The park is open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM.
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The Unisphere rises 140 feet over Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This stainless steel globe represents planet Earth. The 700-ton structure served as the theme symbol of the 1964 to 1965 New York World's Fair. The fair's message was “Peace Through Understanding.”
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Queens Museum houses changing contemporary exhibitions in the New York City Building. Its Panorama of the City of New York contains more than 895,000 miniature buildings across all five boroughs. Follow the sloping ramp to trace a familiar street or bridge at eye level.
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At Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, docents guide visitors through Armstrong's cramped, preserved home and share stories about his life. Across the street, a modern building holds high-tech multimedia exhibits, including the permanent exhibition Here to Stay. House tours can sell out, so booking tickets in advance is recommended.
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