Coney Island Archive Tour (Saturday, August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT

Image of The Coney Island Museum's Permanent Collection. https://www.coneyislandmuseum.org/current-exhibitions

Title: Coney Island Archive Tour

Date & Time: Saturday, August 8 at 11:50 AM (Tour begins promptly at 12 PM)

Capacity: 20

Duration: 2 hours

Admission: Free! Open to A.R.T. Members & Non-Members
Location: Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

For over a century, the Coney Island amusement district has reflected the changing face of American popular culture. Join us for a special guided tour led by Curator Lisa Mangels-Schaefer, who has helmed the Museum’s archives and preservation infrastructure since 2016. As the great-granddaughter of renowned amusement innovator and historian W.F. Mangels, Lisa brings a lifetime of passion for the preservation and renewal of Coney Island. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore two featured exhibitions—“Five Cents To Dreamland: A Trip to Coney Island” and “Highlights from our Permanent Collection”—alongside an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the museum's historic archives.

This is an in-person event limited to 20 A.R.T. Members & Non-Members. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event. In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.

ABOUT

Established in 1983, the Coney Island Museum (C.I.M.) is the only collecting institution singularly dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the rich history of the People’s Playground. It houses the world’s premier collection of Coney Island photographs, paintings, ephemera, amusement-related objects, architectural elements, and vintage signs on view to the public. In addition to the permanent collection, the Museum also hosts special exhibitions and lectures on Coney Island’s history and impact. The Museum’s archives are available as a critical resource to researching scholars, and its public displays support educators from local schools.

Meeting Location:
In front of the C.I.M., at 1208 Surf Avenue

Directions to Coney Island Museum
The Museum is located on the second floor, and is not wheelchair accessible at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Subway: Take the D, Q, N or F train to the Coney Island - Stillwell Ave station

Bus: B36 (Coney Island / Avenue U/Sheepshead Bay)

B64 (Coney Island / Bay Ridge)

B68 (Coney Island / Windsor Terrace)

B74 (Sea Gate / Coney Island)

B82 (Coney Island / Spring Creek)

Car: Take the Belt Parkway to exit 6. Head south on Cropsey Avenue to West 17th Street. MCU Park and the Parachute Jump will be in front of you on Surf Avenue. Metered Parking is available along most streets. There are commercial parking lots on West 17th Street at MCU Park and West 12th Street between Mermaid and Surf, West 15th Street between the Boardwalk and Surf, and Neptune Avenue between West 12th and Stillwell Avenue

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