Noguchi built this place himself out of a former photo-engraving plant across the street from his studio, and the walled garden at its centre — stone, water, birch and bamboo — is one of the quietest outdoor rooms in New York City. General admission is $16; on the first Friday it is nothing, and unusually for a free museum night there is no reservation system to beat. Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi's 1986 Venice Biennale is on view upstairs. If you have never made the trip to Long Island Ci
What to expect
Two floors of galleries wrapped around an open-air sculpture garden, with the stone works sited where Noguchi placed them. Note that the second-floor galleries are closed from September 16 to November 1, 2026 for an installation, so the show on view is smaller than usual. Last entry is 5:30pm and the shop closes at 5:45pm.
Good to know
- Nearest trains: N or W to Broadway in Astoria, then a ten-minute walk toward Vernon Boulevard.
- The NYC Ferry Astoria stop is a short walk away and is the nicer approach.
- No reservation is needed on Free First Friday — walk up to the desk.
- The second-floor galleries are closed through November 1, 2026 for an installation.
- The garden is the point; go on a dry day and leave time to sit in it.
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Common questions
Is October 2 a Free First Friday?
Yes — the museum states admission is free on the first Friday of every month, and October 2, 2026 is the first Friday in October.
Do I need to reserve?
No. The museum states advance reservations are not required.
What are the hours?
11am to 6pm, with last entry at 5:30pm. Extended evening hours apply only from May through September.
