The Kaufman Arts District spans 24 blocks in lower Astoria, Queens, anchored by the Museum of the Moving Image and the Kaufman Astoria Studios. We are easily accessible by Public Transportation, within two block of both the N and W lines (36th Ave. stop) and the M and R lines (Steinway St. or 36th St.)
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GETTTING HERE
BY SUBWAY
Closest subway stations are the R/M at Steinway Street and N/Q at 36 Ave. Please check with the MTA for any service changes, especially on weekends.
FROM MANHATTAN
Take the M (weekdays only) or R to Steinway Street. Use the 34 Avenue exit near the end of train. Walk south along Steinway Street; turn right on 35 Avenue.
Take the E to Queens Plaza. Change to the M (weekdays only) or R and proceed to Steinway Street.
Take the N to 30th Street. Walk West along 36th Avenue and turn North on 36th Street.
FROM QUEENS
Take the G to LIC-Court Square/45 Road. Transfer via underground tunnel to the E or M at Court Square/23 Street-Ely Avenue. Take the M (which runs weekdays only) directly to Steinway Street; otherwise take the E to Queens Plaza, then the R to Steinway Street.
Take the Q (weekdays only) or the N to 36 Avenue (Astoria). Walk one block north to 35 Avenue. Take the R to Steinway Street. Use the 34 Avenue exit near the end of train. Walk south along Steinway Street; turn right on 35 Avenue.
FROM EASTERN QUEENS
Take the 7 to 74 Street and Roosevelt Avenue. Walk downstairs to the E and R lines. Take the Manhattan- or Brooklyn-bound R to Steinway Street. Use the 34 Avenue exit near front of the train. Walk south along Steinway Street; turn right on 35 Avenue.
BY BUS
FROM MANHATTAN
Q101 (departs between 60th and 61st Street and Second Avenue around-the-clock every fifteen to 30 minutes) to 35 Avenue in Astoria.
FROM FLUSHING
Q66 “21st Street” to Steinway Street and 35 Avenue.
BY CAR
FROM MANHATTAN
VIA ED KOCH/QUEENSBORO BRIDGE
From Lower roadway: Exit onto Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) and follow it to 35 Street; turn left onto 35 Street. Proceed to 35 Avenue and turn right.
From Upper roadway: Follow signs to 21 Street. Turn right onto 21 Street and proceed to 35 Avenue.
FROM UPPER MANHATTAN / THE BRONX
VIA THE RFK/ TRIBORO BRIDGE>
Exit at 31 Street (the first exit in Queens). Turn right onto 31 Street (under the elevated subway) and proceed to 35 Avenue.
FROM EASTERN QUEENS / LONG ISLAND
VIA GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY
Exit at 31 Street, exit #45 (the last exit before the RFK/Triborough Bridge), and immediately get into the left lane. Turn left onto 31 Street (under the elevated subway) and proceed to 35th avenue.
FROM WESTCHESTER / CONNECTICUT
VIA THE BRONX WHITESTONE BRIDGE
Follow the Whitestone Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway (westbound). Exit at 31 Street, exit #45 (the last exit before the RFK/Triborough Bridge), and get into the left lane. Turn left onto 31 Street (under the elevated subway) and proceed to 35 Avenue,
FROM NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
VIA THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE
Take the Harlem River Drive to the RFK/Triborough Bridge. Exit at 31 Street (first exit in Queens). Turn right onto 31 Street (under the elevated subway) and proceed to 35 Avenue.
FROM BROOKLYN
Take the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway east to Northern Boulevard. Exit and turn left (westbound) on to Northern Boulevard and proceed to 35 Avenue (which intersects at a 45 degree angle). Turn right onto 35 Avenue.
FROM GREENPOINT
Cross the Pulaski Bridge. Make a right onto Jackson Avenue and continue until it becomes Northern Boulevard. Proceed along Northern Boulevard to 37 Street and turn left. Proceed to 35 Avenue.