Underpenny Museum
Antique store4.4(29 Google reviews)Underpenny Museum is a antique store in Long Island City, NY. You’ll find it at 10-13 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101. It’s one of 9 secondhand and resale shops we track in Long Island City.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 8 PM on its longest days. It’s closed on Monday and Tuesday. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
Shoppers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 29 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 10-13 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +19175171492
- Website
- mcny.org
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- Sunday hours are on file (10 AM – 8 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Underpenny Museum located?
Underpenny Museum is located at 10-13 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101.
What are Underpenny Museum’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +19175171492 to confirm.
Is Underpenny Museum open on Sunday?
Yes — Underpenny Museum lists Sunday hours of 10 AM – 8 PM.
What kind of store is Underpenny Museum?
Underpenny Museum is a antique store in Long Island City, NY.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Underpenny Museum?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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