Marlene Yu Museum
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36-58 37th Street, Long Island City NY 11101 Hours
About Marlene Yu Museum
The Marlene Yu Museum is a vibrant art space dedicated to the works of Marlene Yu, an artist who continues to create in her 90s. Located in Long Island City, the museum showcases her impressive, thought-provoking paintings that span over five decades, reflecting the patterns and evolutions in nature. Visitors can engage with Marlene and her husband, James, who designed the museum's display spaces. The museum features large, colorful artworks that truly capture attention, along with a special exhibit from nature photographers. The friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to meet a living legend make it a hidden gem. Open from Friday to Sunday, from 1 PM to 5 PM, the three-floor museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in art and nature. Note that admission is cash only.
Most Recent Reviews
July 2026
Beautiful artwork and a very personalized tour. The artist’s husband showed us around the top 2 floors and the artist herself came up to say hi at the end. It felt more like a studio or community space than a traditional museum, which I really appreciated.
July 2026
Marlene and her husband James are wonderful people and the work is jaw-droppingly evocative. Go and spend an hour or two with them! It will be worth your while.
June 2026
Gorgeous abstract paintings, the curator/owner was very nice and talked me through the many different works on display there, many thanks to them!
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