Since the 1851 Crystal Palace International Exposition in London, world’s fairs demonstrated to the public the latest triumphs in (often
Today at 4 PM in a special virtual talk, explore the storied history, abandonment, and grass roots preservation campaigns surrounding
Flushing, Queens is one of the most vibrant, culturally diverse, and historic places in New York City. It has adventurous
For World's Fair buffs, the big news in Flushing Meadows is the commencement of restoration on the observation towers of the New York State Pavilion which will include a return to historical lighting, rebuilt stairwells, new suspension cables, and more.
A glimpse of the future at the 1964-65 World's Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park was a monorail train, advertised as "Exciting. Thrilling. Unforgettable."
Ditch the beach and the BBQ and find an alternative way to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer with our unique NYC events!
See how Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens was transformed by the 1964 World's Fair in rarely-seen vintage photographs from the NYC Parks Photo Archive!
The street grid that gives shape to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a unique remnant of both the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs that you can still see, and walk, today.
New dates just added for our Tour of the Remnants of the World's Fairs at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park!
A Roman Column, a remnant of an ancient Jordanian city and a fixture of the 1964 World's Fair, stands in the middle of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.