Museum Reviews
What an important part of Queens and African American history! I love this place. It’s beautifully restored and serves as a wonderful testament to a very impressive man, Lewis Latimer. It’s definitely worth a trip to Flushing. They do a lot of events, pop ups, and you can even host your own party in addition to their permanent exhibition.
Great museum! Our tour guide was fantastic. We had never heard of Lewis Latimer before but left admiring him. If the museum looks closed when you go, try knocking on the back door and waiting for a second or two.
Had a great experience! Our guide was super knowledgeable. I don’t know what the museum was like before the renovation, but the way it’s set up now is awesome! Lots of great information!
A fascinating piece of African-American and engineering history right in Queens. Interestingly, the current location was not the original site of the house, which was in danger of being torn down in the later part of the last century. The group that saved it arranged for it to be transported to its current location where it has its own small parking lot for visitors.Opt for the guided tour, like we did, to get more insight into the many talents and roles of Lewis H. Latimer and his family. I knew a bit about him before this visit but didn't realize that there's a law named for his father who had been enslaved in Virginia: Latimer Law is the 1843 Massachusetts Personal Liberty Act.
A hidden historic gem in Flushing. A small museum devoted to a Black inventor overshadowed by Edison and Bell but no less important for the history of technology.
The Lewis Latimer House is an extraordinary museum dedicated to an extraordinary person. The museum showcases the many talents of Lewis Latimer from his inventions to his art and poetry using state of the art interactive exhibits and technology. I was given a quick, informative tour by Stephanie who was very sweet and answered my questions. Definitely a fun and informative visit!
6/12/2024: I attended the grand re-opening of this phenomenal exhibition. I’m a Brooklynite and had never heard of this wonderful place before. It was a wonderful event with many wonderful people who were behind the vision of the re-opening. I enjoyed my visit and learned so much about Lewis Latimer.
Open for tours on Friday and Saturday. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they are spectacular.
The place is interesting and very educational. I went on a weekend and it wasn’t that crowded.
Friendly and knowledgeable guide. The museum feels very historical, and it is small. You can view everything in 10 minutes.An amazing preserved historic rural home in a now fully urban neighborhood.There is a great podcast for kids about Louis Latimer from, “who, when, wow.”
He invented the precursor to air conditioning, which you have to appreciate in the summer. The displays are interactive and staff friendly
This place is amazing, very educational. Went to the Lantern event, and made lanters for Chinese New years (Year of the Pig= Prosperity). Just this place out!
Its a piece of history right in the neighborhood, i highly recommend going inside and taking the tour!
I went to this on the open house New York weekend. It was an inspirational visit. A guide takes you through the rooms downstairs and gives an overview of Latimer's life. There are great informative posters in the walls to supplement the tour. Though you don't get to go upstairs it is still a wonderful experience. Parking was easy on a Sunday in the street. Definitely worth a visit to learn about an American genius.
