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World's Fair History Walking Tour

Sunday, May 13, 2018

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

This event repeats on the 2nd Sunday of every month between 4/8/2018 and 10/14/2018.

Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Search options on the right to find upcoming events.

Hear the stories behind the Unisphere, New York State Pavilion, Hall of Science, Queens Zoo Aviary, Carousel, Time Capsules, Underground Home, the second-oldest outdoor antiquity in NYC, and more. 

Tours take place on the second Sunday of each month through November. Our one-hour tours begin at 11:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m.* Meet us at the Unisphere!

*11:00 a.m. only on April 8.

No registration is required. First-come, first-served. Weather permitting.

Tours are led by Flushing Meadows Corona Park's volunteer docents.

Location

Queens
Directions to this location

Cost

Free  

Event Organizer

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Contact Number

(718) 760-6437

Contact Email

vickie.karp@parks.nyc.gov

Categories

History, Tours

Directions to Flushing Meadows Corona Park

Know Before You Go

There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

Recreation CentersFlushing Meadows Corona Park Pool & Rink

Due to annual maintenance, the pool will be closed from September 2, 2018 through September 29, 2018. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday September 30, 2018.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2018

PlaygroundsLawrence Playground

Lawrence Playground is temporarily closed due to construction. To follow this project as it progresses, visit our Capital Projects Tracker.


Anticipated Completion: Summer 2019

MarinasWorld's Fair Marina

Due to a major planned reconstruction project, Pier 1 at the World's Fair Marina is currently closed. Limited transient dockage is available for smaller recreational vessels - please contact the Dockmasters office at 718-478-0480 or VHF Ch71 for more information. There is no dockage available for larger vessels or commercial vessels, including passenger pick-up and drop-off. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back with the World's Fair Marina in the future for updates.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2021

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