Albertson Things to Do

Headquartered in a historic 18th Century farmhouse known as the Kingsland Homestead, the Queens Historical Society presents exhibits and tours depicting the history of this particular farm. Perhaps more importantly, it also fun... more

Queens Historical Society has preserved the 18th century farmhouses including Kingsland Homestead. It is built in the typical half house style of Long Island built by a wealthy Quaker. Occupied until the 1920s, the homestead, i... more

Built in the mid-1600s, the Bowne House is the oldest building in Queens and the second oldest in New York City. It was owned by John Bowne, who presided over numerous Quaker meetings there in the early 1600s. The house remains... more

This famous resting place of the rich and famous was opened in 1863. It is the final home of some of the best known art, music, and business icons in New York history. Duke Ellington lies here, as well as department store magna... more

Located on the former site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs, this museum contains exhibits from the two Fairs, as well as broader exhibits intended to reflect the cultural diversity of Queens. Perhaps the best known attractio... more

Raynham Hall Museum was built by the Townsends, one of the founders of Oyster Bay. This 20-room museum has been accredited by the American Association of Museums. This house has been honored by the State of New York and declare... more

This 47-acre site, parts of which are over 200 years old, is a working farm that grows produce and houses livestock. It is hard to believe that a place like this exists in New York City, but there it is. The farm hosts a yearly... more

Built in the 1830s, the Bartow-Pell Mansion is nestled in a wooded area off Pelham Park Bay in the Bronx. This area once belonged to the Siwanoy Indians. A masterpiece of Greek Revival architecture and design, the gray stone ho... more

When New York University was founded in 1831, most higher education in the United States focused on such classical studies as Latin and Greek. NYU was determined to concentrate on more practical studies, and today over 30,000 s... more

A zoo dedicated to American wildlife, this park includes an impressive collection of almost 70 species from North and South America. The zoo is divided into two sections, the "wild" and the "domestic." The domestic area feature... more