Open Worlds
Ongoing
Open Worlds, starting May 18, 2024, is a new initiative of Museum of the Moving Image, an accessible, 15,500-square-foot, climate-controlled, WiFi-enabled community resource for visitors of all ages looking to convene, find creative inspiration, learn about and experience new media technologies, or participate in many diverse programming selections.
Boasting one of the largest free community spaces in Queens, MoMI will make Open Worlds available during all operating hours through October. Its offerings will include a wide range of free community and technology-focused programming spanning themes of content creation, Pride, accessibility, science on screen, special effects, video gaming, and much more.
All programs are free and unless noted do not require prior registration.
Upcoming Events
Open Worlds Opening Day
Saturday, May 18, 4:00–9:00 p.m.
Join MoMI for the opening day festivities of Open Worlds! DJ Stretch Armstrong will kick off the party alongside an installation by artist Joshua Davis on the Schlosser Media Wall. Take a break in the Fox Amphitheater with an educator-led Virtual Reality experience.
Live Coding and Music Artist Panel
Sunday, May 19, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join artists Joshua Davis, Char Stiles, and more for a panel on the history and artistic practice of Live Coding and Music.
Summer Blockbuster Movie Trivia
Friday, May 24, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Movie Trivia NYC leads a trivia night dedicated to a Memorial Day weekend tradition: summer blockbuster season kick-off! Space may be limited, so arrive early to secure a good spot and lead your team to victory and prizes.
Puppeteering at MoMI
Saturday, June 7, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Puppeteer Brian T. Carson leads a puppeteering workshop exploring the fundamentals of the art form, open to all ages and skill levels.
Celebrate Juneteenth at MoMI
Wednesday, June 19
On June 19, in celebration of Juneteenth, a holiday which commemorates the official end of slavery in Galveston, Texas, we will honor Juneteenth’s origins and celebrate Black Texan culture with a day of programming including a museum tour, music, film screening, talk, and dance performances led by Edge School of the Arts with LIFE Camp drummers in partnership with Eagle Academy.
More than Meets the Eye
Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 29
MoMI opens its doors for a series of free events that bring into conversation mycologists, biologists, and neuroscientists alongside light artists, musicians, and filmmakers, exploring how the tools of science and cinema can reveal more of the world than is visible to the naked eye. This program is supported by the Simons Foundation.
More events will be added as they are confirmed.
Programmatic support provided by the William Fox, Jr. Foundation.
