Things to Do in Queens County Farm Museum

Queens County Farm Museum brings together working-farm features and historic grounds across 47 acres. The site includes livestock, planting fields, an orchard, an herb garden, a greenhouse complex, farm vehicles and implements, and historic farm buildings.

The farm dates back to 1697 and is one of the longest continually farmed sites in New York State. That history sits alongside active agricultural areas, so you can take in both the landscape and the farm’s working features during a visit.

Queens Farm is owned by the New York City Department of Parks and operated by the Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society of Bellerose, Inc.

The Adriance Farmhouse is the oldest surviving structure on the property. It was first built in 1772 as a three-room Dutch farmhouse, giving the site a tangible connection to its early agricultural history.

Beyond the farmhouse, the grounds include other historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex and agricultural equipment. You can also walk among the planting fields, orchard and herb garden, with livestock and farm vehicles adding to the working-farm setting.

Weekend tours of the Adriance Farmhouse run from 11:00am to 4:00pm on the hour and half-hour, with the last tour at 3:30pm. Admission is free, and reservations are not required.

Seasonal offerings at Queens Farm include hayrides, plants for sale and opportunities to feed some of the livestock. Hayrides are offered daily, weather permitting: from 1pm to 4pm on weekdays and 11am to 4pm on weekends.

The Farm Store sells seasonal plants from spring through fall. Its May Plant Sale features vegetable seedlings propagated at Queens Farm using organic methods.

You may feed sheep and goats with feed purchased at the Farm Store. The daily quantity is limited, and livestock should not be fed any other food.

The grounds are open daily from 10am to 5pm year-round, with free general admission except on ticketed admission days. The museum closes on New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The Farm Store and Welcome Center are open daily from 10am to 5pm, except on special admission days and those holidays.

Farm grounds and restrooms are accessible. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted as described by the ADA. Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are welcome; there is no designated storage for strollers, bags or coats.

Free street parking is available along Little Neck Parkway. The on-site parking lot is open to visitors during special events. Check the official site before you go for current access details.

Queens County Farm Museum is at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway in Floral Park. The museum identifies the Q46, QM6 and Q36 as bus routes serving Queens Farm; the Elizabeth guide to stations, local routes and day trips covers ways to get around the city.

Check current transit routing when planning your trip from Elizabeth.

If Elizabeth is your overnight stop, a room at the one-star motel is one accommodation option.

Is Queens County Farm Museum free?

General admission is free except on ticketed admission days. Adriance Farmhouse tours are also free, and reservations are not required.

What can you see at Queens County Farm Museum?

The grounds include historic farm buildings, livestock, planting fields, an orchard, an herb garden, greenhouses, farm vehicles and implements.

Can you feed animals at Queens County Farm Museum?

You may feed sheep and goats with feed purchased at the Farm Store. The daily quantity is limited, and other food should not be given to livestock.

Are pets allowed at Queens County Farm Museum?

Pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted as described by the ADA.