Queens Museum of Art The Queens Museum of Art, founded in 1972 to provide a cultural center for the borough, is more than just an art museum: it is a vital center for community engagement. Located in the most diverse county in the country, QMA presents artistic and educational programs and exhibitions that directly relate to the urban life of its constituents while maintaining the highest standards of professional, intellectual, and ethical responsibility. QMA offers a broad array of contemporary and historical art exhibitions of local and international significance, multidisciplinary public events, and outstanding education programs that rank amongst the finest and most accessible in the nation.