The Living Museum and its collection

The Living Museum, located in Queens, New York City, is a unique art studio that showcases the artwork created by patients at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center. This center is the largest state psychiatric care institution in New York City. The museum provides a platform for these artists to express their creativity and share their experiences through art.

The Living Museum's Significance

The Living Museum holds a significant place in the history of American museums as it is the first of its kind in the United States. It has pioneered the concept of using art as a therapeutic tool for psychiatric patients, setting a precedent for similar institutions across the country.

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The Living Museum
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Building 75 80-45 Winchester Blvd.
New York

Visitor information The Living Museum

Opening hours

Monday
9:30 – 16:30
Tuesday
9:30 – 16:30
Wednesday
9:30 – 16:30
Thursday
9:30 – 16:30
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Admission

0+Free

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Location & Map

Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Building 75 80-45 Winchester Blvd., Queens Village

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