From http://www.movingimage.us/
Attention All Movie Buffs: The Museum of the Moving Image has just undergone a $67 million facelift that, according to NY Times architect critic Nicolai Ouroussoff, feels like “Dorothy landing in a digital 3-D version of Oz”. The Museum’s focus is the art, history and technology of the moving image and it boasts of a collection of over 1400 artifacts from every stage of producing , promoting and exhibiting motion pictures, TV and digital media. Our docent led tour, entitled “Behind the Screen”, will immerse us in the creative process of making moving images from 19th century optical toys to video games. We’ll also see a special exhibit “Real Virtuality” which highlights the use of technologies developed for the digital entertainment industries.
Date: Thursday, April 14th
Time: 10:15 AM
Cost: $20 for members; $35 for non-members
*Advance registration is required by 5:00 pm on April 13, 2011. To register online, click here.
Venue and Directions:
The museum is located on 35th Avenue at 37th Street in Astoria, Queens. Take the M or R train to Steinway Street. Exit on 34th Avenue. Walk south along Steinway Street; Turn right on 35th Avenue. Proceed three blocks to Museum entrance.
Or take the Q101 bus from 58th Street and Second Avenue to 35th Avenue in Astoria and walk west on 35th Avenue to 37th Street. Bus runs every 15 minutes and it’s a half hour ride. If your schedule permits, plan to join the group for a Dutch treat lunch after the tour.
Registration Flyer
