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The Museum is temporarily closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
For over a century, the Coney Island amusement district has represented the changing face of American popular culture. A source of wonders, thrills, and larger-than-life spectacles for many generations, Coney Island has also been the site of a wide range of historical innovations, including the hot dog, the first escalator ride, and the introduction of the infant incubator as a tool for neonatal care.
The Coney Island Museum is the only accredited institution singularly dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the unique history of the People’s Playground. It houses the world’s premier collection of Coney Island photographs, paintings, ephemera, amusement-related objects, architectural elements, and vintage signs on view to the public. In addition to the permanent collection, the Museum also hosts special exhibitions and lectures on Coney Island’s history and impact. The Museum’s archives are available as a critical resource to researching scholars and its public displays support educators from local schools.
Labor Day through Mid June, Saturdays 12pm - 5pm and Sundays 2pm - 5pm.
Mid June through Labor Day, Wednesday through Saturday, 12pm - 6pm, Sunday, 2pm - 6pm
Museum may be closed due to special events, check our calendar.
Admission is $5 for Adults, $3 for Seniors, Kids (under 12) and residents of Zip Code 11224.
There are no online sales, tickets are purchased at the door.
The Coney Island Museum currently features these major exhibits:
The Coney Island Museum is thrilled to host Five Cents To Dreamland in our East and West Galleries. Presented in cooperation with the New York Transit Museum, this special exhibition brings together highlights from both permanent collections to explore Coney Island’s history from a new and unique perspective.
Funhouse mirrors, shooting gallery targets, rare hold-to-light postcards, and a mid-century studio photo booth offer a glimpse into Coney Island’s fun and colorful past.
Gifts In-Kind
If you have a piece of Coney Island history that you want to preserve and share with future generations, the Coney Island Museum can help. As the only accredited institution uniquely dedicated to preserving and promoting Coney Island’s history, we can ensure that your historical treasure continues to make an impact for years to come.
For more information, please contact Lisa Mangels-Schaefer at museum@coneyisland.com
Coney Island USA has been closely monitoring the status of the current coronavirus outbreak and considers the safety of our supporters, patrons, employees and cast members of the utmost importance...read more
Your tax deductible donation will help support the Coney Island Museum’s mission to protect, preserve, and present the history of the People’s Playground.
Please give here.
It’s history worth saving!
Generosity from folks like you ensures that Coney Island USA can continue to bring you innovative Arts programming like the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Museum for many years to come. Tax Deductible Memberships start at only $35.
You'll work with our artist-in-residence Marie Roberts, Coney Island Legacy and the only traditonal banner painter working in Coney Island today.
2021 Class dates TBA. For inquiries, email: Marie Roberts bitterwonder(at)hotmail.com
