Thanks For Celebrating the Coney Island Museum’s 40th Anniversary !
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Ask the Experts: Eve Kahn, “Queen of Bohemia Predicts Own Death: Gilded-Age Journalist Zoe Anderson Norris”
“…Zoe roamed amusement parks and danced until dawn at resort hotels, while sympathizing with the bewildered recent arrivals from Europe who found solace on Brooklyn beaches during breaks from their sweatshop work weeks.”
Ask the Experts: Ken Farrell, “The Mermaids of Coney Island”
Join the Coney Island Museum as we welcome author/photographer Ken Farrell and celebrate the launch of his new book, The Mermaids of Coney Island.
The CIM’S Year of the Horse
This Lunar New Year is ushering in a period of passion and energy, perfect for a new project — and the CIM is chomping at the bit to get started!
Statement to the Community Advisory Committee in Opposition to the Proposed Coney Island Casino
“…The Coney destroys the legibility of Coney Island. It is bad urban design that neither integrates with the past, strengthens the present, nor provides a vision to boldly shape the future.”
Queer Coney Island: An Afternoon of History and Performance with Close Friends Collective
Join Close Friends Collective for an afternoon of queer history at Coney Island!
Marxfest At the Coney Island Museum
Film screenings, lectures, panel discussions, and Marx Brothers mayhem!
Say “NO” To the Proposed Coney Island Casino!
“…Rest assured, we’re not going to back down until the corrupt politicians and greedy developers finally understand that NO ONE in Coney Island wants their sleazy casino.”
NAPHA Condemns Proposed Casino Construction
“…[the casino] threatens to convert one of New York City’s most unique neighborhoods into another commonplace casino complex, losing the distinctive charm that draws tourists to the area. Coney Island should remain a playground for all ages, not solely a venue for adult gambling. It is the least suitable location for a licensed casino project.”
In Memoriam
The Coney Island Museum is saddened to mark the passing of our dear friend, John Parascandola.
Coney Island Carousell Horses
This Illions carousel horse is an important acquisition for the CIM, illuminating Coney Island’s history as the once carousel capital of the world, home to many of the most celebrated merry-go-rounds, artisans, and manufacturers in the industry.
Hurricane Sandy, 10 Years
On October 29, 2012 New York City came face to face with Hurricane Sandy. Coney Island USA was one of many Coney Island businesses devastated by the storm and still struggles with its impact today, ten years later.
Announcing the Coney Island Museum's New Intern
The 2022 Coney Island Museum Internship has been awarded to June Benich.