Queens County Farm Museum is a working farm and historic site in Glen Oaks, Queens, on land farmed since 1697. Its 47 acres bring fields, an orchard, gardens, farm buildings and livestock together within New York City. You can see animals including alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and cows, and seasonal activities can include hayrides, pumpkin picking and a corn maze. Stop at the farm store for apple cider or fresh donuts. The trip takes you well beyond central Manhattan, so allow time for the journey as well as the grounds.
A farm worked since 1697
The land at Queens County Farm has been cultivated since 1697, when farms still defined much of the area. Today, the 47-acre site is New York City’s largest remaining tract of farmland and its longest continuously farmed site. The farm continues to grow food, keeping agriculture part of the place rather than presenting it only as history.
The site’s history is also tied to the Adriance family, whose descendants ran the farm for nearly three centuries. The restored Jacob Adriance Farmhouse is among the historic buildings here. Built in 1772 and expanded in the 1830s, the house combines Dutch and English architectural styles.
Fields, gardens and farm animals
The grounds bring together planting fields, an orchard, a greenhouse complex, an herb garden and livestock areas. More than 200 varieties of crops have been grown here. The mix of cultivated land and farm buildings gives you a sense of how food production fits into the site’s history and present-day work.
Animals include alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cattle. The farm also has an apiary. Animal feeding is available, and visitors can buy feed on site. The farm’s scale means there is more to see than the animal pens, so allow time to walk around the grounds and look at the gardens and buildings too.
Seasonal visits and farm produce
Activities change with the season. Fall can bring pumpkin picking, hayrides and the Amazing Maize Maze, while spring has included a small carnival. Special events and festivals may have separate admission charges, unlike visits on ordinary days, when entry to the grounds is generally free. Check the farm’s website for current event details before setting out.
The farm store and produce stand give you a chance to take home food from the farm and local goods. Apple cider and fresh donuts are popular choices, and roasted corn has also been available. The farm is in Glen Oaks, away from many of the city’s central museums; plan your transport and arrive with enough time to explore before the grounds close.
FAQ
Is Queens County Farm Museum free to visit?
Entry to the grounds is generally free on non-festival days. Some seasonal events and activities charge admission.
How long should you spend at Queens County Farm Museum?
Allow about 2 to 3 hours to walk the grounds, see the animals and visit the farm store. Seasonal activities can add time.
What animals can you see at Queens County Farm Museum?
The farm has alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and cattle, as well as an apiary.
When is a good time to visit Queens County Farm Museum?
October is a good time for fall activities such as pumpkin picking and hayrides. Spring brings seasonal events too; check the website for dates.
