Astoria is rich in restaurants of all ethnicities. Enjoy!

From Times Square, catch the R train (subway) towards Queens. Use the Steinway Street exit. The ride should take no more than 30 mins. Once you get off, walk towards the back of the train and exit at 34 Ave. Then, walk one block to 35 Ave, take a right and go three block.

Sorry I only visited the place

Their web site says it is free to visit from 4.00pm until 8.00 pm on a Friday

There is a coat check room, that, from what I remember, was pretty roomy. Perhaps if you tip them generously they would hold the bags there!

Specifically because of the Muppets exhibition, I think all ages will enjoy this.

yes, they have. I was totally unaware of this so glad you asked. Statement from Museum of the Moving Image on closure of HEWILLNOTDIVIDE.US The installation resulted in an unexpectedly volatile situation and serious public safety hazards (NEW YORK, February 10, 2017) — The Museum of the Moving Image has closed HEWILLNOTDIVIDE.US, a participatory Internet streaming performance by LaBeouf, Rönkkö & Turner. The installation created a serious and ongoing public safety hazard for the Museum, its visitors, staff, local residents, and businesses. The installation had become a flashpoint for violence and was disrupted from its original intent. While the installation began constructively, it deteriorated markedly after one of the artists was arrested on the site of the installation and ultimately necessitated this action. Over the course of the installation, there have been dozens of threats of violence and numerous arrests, such that police felt compelled to be stationed outside the installation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We take our commitment to the safety of our 200,000 annual visitors and 50,000 school children attending programs at the Museum seriously, along with the safety and security of our staff and community. We are proud to have launched this engaging and thought-provoking digital art installation which was experienced by millions of online viewers worldwide. Until public safety concerns overrode the intent of the installation, HEWILLNOTDIVIDE.US generated an important conversation allowing interaction among people from many backgrounds and with different viewpoints. However, ending our engagement with the installation is the most prudent path forward to restore public safety to the Museum, its visitors, staff, and the community.

Hello, We have new hours: Tuesday–Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday: 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (free admission: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed Monday (except for select holiday openings)

If you are driving, then you can also visit the Noguchi Museum and the Socrates Sculpture Garden( literally across the street) in Long Island City, a 10 to 15 minute drive from the MOMI. The sculpture garden is outdoors right on the East River, with great photo ops. As for the Modern Image, there's a large Mexican restaurant directly across the street( Cafe Tacuba) and several restaurants along Steinway street 2 blocks away( also a subway station-Steinway).