Visit a real working farm in the city at Queens County Farm Museum
Free working farm with animals, hayrides and a corn maze. Floral Park, Queens.
The short answer
Queens County Farm Museum is a 47-acre working farm inside the city limits, farmed continuously for more than three centuries, according to the museum. It is free to the public except on ticketed admission days and for groups, and it is open daily 10am to 5pm (closed New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).
What it is like
Heritage-breed animals live on site: hens, steer, alpacas, sheep, goats and pigs, in designated areas. Hayrides run hourly, weather permitting, from 1pm to 4pm on weekdays and 11am to 4pm on weekends. The page does not list a hayride price, so check before you set your heart on one.
In the fall the farm runs the Amazing Maize Maze, a 3-acre corn maze, plus Fall on the Farm and the 43rd Queens Agricultural Fair. Ticketed days exist, which is exactly when free entry stops, so look at the calendar before you cross two boroughs on a bus.
It is not a quick subway trip. The nearest subway stops are miles away, so getting here usually means the Q46 bus or a car. Free street parking is available along Little Neck Parkway, and the on-site lot opens only for special events. Worth the effort for any child who thinks milk comes from the fridge, and for any adult who needs to remember that it does not.
Best time to go
Weekdays when hayrides run in the afternoon; weekends for the fall events.
Tips before you go
- Check the events calendar for ticketed days before you travel.
- Strollers, backpacks and bottled water are allowed, but there is no stroller or coat storage.
- Park free on Little Neck Parkway; the lot is only for special events.
- Bring sensible shoes; this is a farm.
Where it is
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004. OpenStreetMap ↗ · Directions ↗
What's on here
From The New York Almanac, the next 60 days.
Until Sun, Nov 1
The Amazing Maize Maze
Queens County Farm Museum, Glen Oaks, Queens
A three acre corn maze that starts with a short talk and a puzzle-style game board, ending at a bridge with a view over the maze. Open Saturdays and Sundays. Organizer ↗
Questions people ask
Is Queens County Farm Museum free?
Yes, it is free to the public except on ticketed admission days and for group visits.
What are the hours at Queens County Farm Museum?
Daily 10am to 5pm, closed on New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
How do you get to Queens County Farm Museum without a car?
The farm lists a Q46 bus stop. The nearest subway stops are several miles away, so plan your trip with the MTA.
Which subway stop is nearest?
No subway at the door; the nearest subway stops are several miles away. The farm lists a Q46 bus stop; plan the trip with the MTA trip planner.
Can you take a stroller?
Strollers are permitted on the grounds. There is no designated storage.
How long do you need?
2 to 3 hours.
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