Queens County Farm Museum

As a VENUE: Host your event…

Escape the ordinary! Celebrate amidst the beauty of New York’s longest-running farm. The Queens County Farm Museum has over 47 acres of lush growing fields and pastures found right in NYC, offering an one-of-a-kind setting for YOUR special occasion. With historic charm, sprawling farmland, and a team dedicated to making your event seamless, we provide the perfect backdrop for memories that last a lifetime. Consider us for your: * Birthdays * Corporate Events * Weddings * Graduations * Bar/BatMitzvahs • Communions • and other * special events! Each space provides you with your own unique experience on this historic site. Four distinctive spaces are available: 

• The Barn Reception Hall reflects the charming wit and history of the site. The two-story complex was once used as a horse barn. It features wooden floors, giant barn doors, tin ceilings, and copper cupolas. With large barn doors, you can open up to see views of our main growing fields and the home to our livestock. It accommodates about 120-130 guests.
• The Pavilion is ideal for those interested in an immediate gathering. Located within the farm the Pavilion provides views of our corn fields, children’s garden, and nearby growing fields. It accommodates up to 85 guests and is a popular location for ceremonies or cocktails.
• The North Lawn is a large open grassy area with views of our main growing fields, honey garden, cattle pastures, and Barn Reception Hall. It makes the perfect backdrop for the main party or as an added area for a ceremony, cocktail, or game area. This space can accommodate up to 250 guests.
• The Orchard is the ideal location for hosting large scale events with two sprawling acres available for your celebration. This expansive space can accommodate one or more large-sized tents and up to 400 guests.

Birthday Parties: This unique farm experience is the perfect way to celebrate your child’s upcoming birthday (12 & under only)! We offer an all-inclusive package, complete with all your party essentials from e-vites to 2 party hosts, and even a hayride for all your guests. Our livestock and farm staff can’t wait to help you celebrate!

Commercial Rentals & Photography: We routinely accommodate commercial productions of all types including * Film * Video, and * Photography. Indoor and outdoor venues available. For further information, please call or email us.

Photo Shoots: Queens Farm is a beautiful and unique venue for photo shoots, including but not limited to * Baby Photos * Family Photo * Engagement Photos * Fashion Photos, and * Graduation Photos. Inquiries are only available for our outdoor spaces.

Support the Queens County Farm Museum… by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://www.queensfarm.org/rentals/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

At the Farm Store you will find a unique selection of items for the home and garden including * Queens Farm Products * Locally-made Gifts * Educational Toys * Books * Distinctive Personal Accessories * a variety of * Healthy Snacks, and * much more.

Farm-Fresh Eggs: Queens Farm raises a variety of heritage-breed hens which lay a mixture of brown, white, and blue eggs. These delicious, nutritious eggs are available for sale in our Farm Store on a first-come, first-served basis.

Raw, Local Honey: Our honeybees produce a sweet wildflower honey which is extracted from the hives by our expert beekeeper and bottled for sale. One pound jars are available seasonally while supplies last. Additional wildflower honey from the Finger Lakes region also available.

Yarn from our Alpacas & Cotswold Sheep: Want to knit a scarf from NYC wool? We carry skeins of yarn which are produced with fleece from our Cotswold and Cormo sheep and Huacaya alpacas. We also produce a small batch of naturally-dyed yarn using dye plants grown on-site. We welcome visitors to observe our Sheep Shearing Festival each May and see the fiber arts come to life.

Plant Sales: The Farm Store carries a range of seasonal plants from spring through fall. Gardeners will not want to miss our May Plant Sale, featuring high-quality vegetable seedlings which are propagated at Queens Farm using organic methods.

Animal Feeding & Hayrides: Looking to add to your farm visit? These experiences are available to visitors during our general admission days. Interested in one or both? Stop by the Farm Store today!

Support the Queens County Farm Museum… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://www.queensfarm.org/farm-store/

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Support the Queens County Farm Museum, one of the longest farmed sites in New York State. Thanks to the support we receive from you, other community members, and businesses the farm continues its mission serving the community as a vital resource connecting people to agriculture and the environment creating conversations about science, biodiversity, nutrition, health, and wellness, climate change, and preserving local history. Our organization is dependent on the generosity of supporters like you to help continue the work we started as a cultural nonprofit, since 1975.

Membership

Join the Queens County Farm Museum today and enjoy twelve months of benefits. Enjoy exclusive benefits while helping sustain Queens Farm for generations to come. Members receive * Discounts admission to special events * Discounts on programs & workshops * Invitations to members-only experiences, and * Recognition in our Annual Report

Memberships at specified levels are offered: * Student * Individual * Senior * Dual Senior * Family, and * Patron ( At Four Levels — Harvest Helper * Garden Guardian * Sustainable Steward, and * Environmental Executive.)

Donation

Help us support the NYC community by making a contribution to aid in the growth this historic site and everything on it — from beehives and livestock to gardens and greenhouses. No amount is too big or too small; your support is invaluable and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Donations are encouraged at any amount. Monthly donations are appreciated.

Sponsors & Partnerships

Queens Farm is grateful to the program partners, sponsors, and funders for their generous support. Please contact us and let’s bring your vision to life.

Volunteer

From Spring through Fall, individuals ages 18 & older are invited to join us for hands-on opportunities like working the growing fields alongside our farmers weekly as a Crop Crew, assisting with Queens Farm’s various public events as a Barnyard Events Crew, interacting with children, families and organizing as a Reading Room Crew, or helping with maintenance and operations as a Farmyard Fixer! Tasks are often physically strenuous, so we recommend wearing weather-appropriate, outdoor work attire (hat, sunglasses, layers, rain gear, gloves, closed-toed shoes, etc.) and packing a water bottle and snacks.

Volunteering at the farm has various benefits including meeting a community of like-minded people, gaining hands-on skills in agriculture, getting exercise and experiencing the calm of Queens Farm’s natural surroundings. All experience levels are welcome. Queens Farm offers a variety of different volunteer experiences

• Barnyard Events Crew: Help QCFM staff to prepare and se-up events, and provide event day support to greet visitors, help them navigate the event, and assist in various activities. Event volunteers should have strong communication skills and be excited to share their enthusiasm for the Farm. 4 hour shifts, morning or afternoon during event days.
• Reading Room Crew: Spend the day inside our Con Edison Reading room helping us stay organized. Categorize and tidy books and toys while answering visitor questions about the farm. Reading Room Crew should have experience communicating with families with young children. A love of reading appreciated! Hours available between 10am – 2pm every day and special event days.
• Farm Fixer-Uppers: Could apply to volunteers working on any kind of physical improvement or maintenance on the farm, including tasks such as: trash pickup, light landscaping, and repairs. Farm Fixer-Uppers should be organized and task-oriented, focused on the operational side of the farm.
• Crop Crew: Help QCFM staff with assorted farm tasks! Weeding, planting, harvesting, mulching, and/or other farm tasks as needed. Work the growing fields alongside our farmers!
• Corporate Volunteers: Discuss tailored experiences by contacting QCFM.

Support the Queens County Farm Museum… by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:

https://www.queensfarm.org/support/