Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
New York State Pavilion in Corona
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Corona, Queens County, New York, US
Accessibility
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 212-639-9675
Site: https://www.nycgovparks.org/park...
Site: https://www.nycgovparks.org/park...
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–9PM
- Tuesday:6AM–9PM
- Wednesday:6AM–9PM
- Thursday:6AM–9PM
- Friday:6AM–9PM
- Saturday:6AM–9PM
- Sunday:6AM–9PM
Comments (69)
The pavilion is currently under partial restoration atm!
The cherry blossoms bloom in late March.
The Worlds Fair holds a special place in my heart, not because I was present, but because Ive driven past this site all my life, but havent truly explored it until a few weeks ago. This is one of the pervading symbols of Queens, and it much more breathtaking in person. Although its a shadow of its former self, it did get repainted yellow, so I hope this is a sign that they might restore it. You currently cant go inside, and what used to be a tile floor depicting the world continents is now covered in weeds.
It gets a three to average in the structure and mosaic (later mentioned) itself, with the fact that its abandoned and condemned. The New York State pavilion at the 1964 Worlds Fair featured two restaurants in the air, which much have had quite a view, although not much shows up when you Google it, and a magnificent mosaic map of New York State. When i was younger, you could walk in and around and explore the ground level space and mosaic, but time has taken its toll, and now its closed. Not only cant you walk in, its also tarped off. Perhaps to protect us from falling debris?? Perhaps not. Its interesting to walk around and look at it, but maybe thats because of the remnant of the fair I remember when it wasnt in such a dilapidated condition.
The pavilion itself is a sight to see (especially if youre a Men in Black fan) but dont expect to get any closer than taking photos this Worlds Fair piece of history as tours are offered very, very infrequently and only during special occasions, if at all. The nearby Queens Museum has a World Fair memorabilia exhibit which nicely complements this pavilion.
I was 7 when my parents took me to the Worlds Fair, I remember the Unisphere and the NYS pavilion both structures are still standing and not in bad shape. The huge Uniroyal tire ride is gone.Water fountains and benches from the 1965 fair are still there. Walk ways and curbing have survived. Its a huge park like setting now, its worth a look in the warm weather, and its free!
I love it, & thank god they working on this. 😎🤟🏼
This structure was built for the Worlds Fair back in 1964. It was used for rock concerts and other events in the 1960s and 1970s.Since then it has not been used very much.
In the middle of getting a face lift, cant wait!
Nice place to walk around and take photos. Just wish they did something to the place or restored it so it doesnt just look like a forgotten structure.
Beautiful space for relaxing in the park or taking photos. 🤎
Its cool to look at but thats all one can do there
I visited it along with Queens Zoo and the fountain. Definitely a great place to relax and shoot some photos.
This pace is going to be spectacular my company is working on the new lighting now.
Great place to wander around with the original structures from the NYC 1964 worlds fair
My favorite place in the world. The history behind it is just amazing. Deffinatly a view !
Historic observation towers from the 1964-65 Worlds Fair. Quite a sight to see with new renovations.
Great place. Big Park and friendly people (most of the time).
Here you can see men in black ship and a huge erth globe and take wonderful picture
Great place to exercice,do BBQs and just breathe!!
Happy to see that the NY Pavilion is finally being renovated.
Really cool old location. Saw a baby raccoon. Adorbs.
It was closed in October, but definitely great looking architecture
Great stuff
Love parks, birds, activities, bike rentals lakes etc!
What rich history.
Its very 60s. The fact that its a little dilapidated makes it weird and cool.
How can you miss the space ship of the alien from the movie Man in Black?
Can anyone tell me if its free to go visit and take pix?
Lets repair & restore
Wish I could have been here for the worlds fair!
Depressing. It is falling apart rusting away
Fun, lots of history
Must see
MIB!
Awesome spot!!
Awesome place!
Historic and picturesque.
Needs some renovating
Rehabilitation at the moment
Love it
We had no idea.
Tlc drop for hire
Beautiful
Its really a shame how the pavilion is left to nature due to a lack of maintenance and is rotting away. After all, the viewing platforms are currently being renovated.
Nice place to enjoy within Corona Park in Queens NY
I didn’t go over and watched the pictures on the Internet. It seems that I have been ruined before I have built them.
Mans Black Location & Iron Man 2 Location
It appears in a few movies. The area is not very well maintained.
Lack of maintenance, but surrounded by a beautiful park
Excellent abandoned place
A pleasant and quiet place in contact with nature
Worth seeing, although already come down plenty
Quiet to take the family.
Souvenir from the movie minina black
Being
I love this place
Bybibi
Run down
Total reviews rating 4.3
69 Reviews for New York State Pavilion 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-14Very cool place although its closed to the public at the moment
Review №2
2020-11-29Really interesting tour of Corona Park that included NY Pavilion. History of the structure is really interesting. Beautiful in its current state but hopefully, one day, it will be reopened to the public again
Review №3
2019-07-11Its amazing that they turned such an interesting abandoned relic into a thriving park with people skating, walking, food trucks and plenty to look at! Im very glad I got to visit on my trip to the city.
Review №4
2020-10-06For structures erected nearly sixty years ago, the New York State Pavilion is in decent shape and hearkens to Queens heyday when it hosted the Worlds Fair. Some upkeep is needed, but the structures themselves are very iconic, which is why they were prominently featured in Hollywoods blockbuster Men in Black. On September 16th, 2020 the Libertarian Party of Queens hosted Larry Sharpe outside this location.
Review №5
2017-02-07I visited in the winter time around the first week of February, and I had a nostalgic feeling knowing this place was once a center of attention, and home of the World Fair, waking around is just quiet, and kinda of scary, place looks abandoned but your can feel the vibes from time past.
Review №6
2022-05-12Hope it can be opened to public.
Review №7
2022-05-24It is currently under renovation and does not look its best. Im sure when it is complete it will look beautiful
Review №8
2016-10-31Mind blowing… even if you didnt watch men in black the first movie! What a lost gem. If they can restore the fountains in the pool of the giant globe, the glory of the old days will be back!
Review №9
2016-11-30Interesting structure within Corona Park built for the 1964 World Fair. Stop by to take pictures while exploring the huge park.
Review №10
2018-09-01Went to visit this place because its significant it was the New York Pavilion at the 1964 Worlds Fair my parents favorite place in the world... Its a shame it is gone into disrepair hopefully they will Salvage and someday interesting to see but a little sad...