CONEY ISLAND MUSEUM

Since 1980, Coney Island USA has told the story of why Coney Island is important enough to one day retake its place at the cultural center of New York. The Coney Island Museum is at the heart of that mission. Its the only public repository documenting the history and culture of this important neighborhood. We fight to keep the history of this critical piece of American popular culture from being lost to the inevitable changes facing Coney Island today.

Come join us Saturday and Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Admission is $.99 cheap! Our Ground Floor Giftshop is open Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm - 5pm!

HELD OVER UNTIL MAY 23, 2010!!
CURRENT EXHIBITION: ZOE BELOFF - DREAMLAND: THE CONEY ISLAND AMATEUR PSYCHOANALYTIC SOCIETY AND ITS CIRCLE, 1926 -1972


Hours, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm - 5pm
Click here for further info (pdf document)

As Seen in The New York Times! Click Here for the article.

Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave. between Stillwell and West 12th st. Half a block from the Stillwell Ave. Subway station. Click here for a map.

Coney island usa building available for rental!

Rent the new and improved Freak Bar for your wedding, bar mitzvah, bris,
other gathering!  The Freak Bar seats 30 comfortably and stands 80 or more.

Combine the Freak Bar space with a rental of the Museum or Theater for a
full Coney Island USA experience!

Please email us or call 718-372-5159 for queries, rate and availability!

CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL CONEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL!

The 10th annual Coney Island Film Festival Call for entries is now open! Festival dates are September 24 - 26 at Sideshows By The Seashore and The Coney Island Museum! Click here for further info.

help SUPPORT CONEY ISLAND USA!

With your support, CIUSA can continue to bring you innovative and accessibly priced arts programming while we remain a strong public advocate for responsible development in our beloved Coney Island.
Click here to Donate Now!

Your donation of any amount is greatly appreciated, tax-deductible and goes directly towards programs like the Coney Island Museum, Sideshows by the Seashore, Burlesque at the Beach and the Mermaid Parade. Also, when you donate $25 or more you'll automatically become a member of CIUSA entitling you to a host of exciting benefits and perks. Click here to peruse all our membership levels.

Coney Island USA may not be the first place you think of when it's below freezing outside but you can be sure that while the Mermaid Parade is still a good 6 months away we're hard at work down here putting together a 2010 season that will knock your socks off without completely emptying your wallet.

It's been an honor to serve you, our audience for the past 30 years and we hope that with your help we can continue to do so for another three decades and beyond. Please consider a year-end donation to Coney Island USA; whatever amount you choose to give, is greatly appreciated. Click here to Donate Now!

Wish you were here,

Dick D. Zigun

CONEY ISLAND USA SPRING GALA/BENEFIT 2010!

"We have a nomination for Best Party of the Year - and it hasn't even happened yet. Burlesque dancers, circus sideshow freaks, aerialist Ekaterina, acrobat/comedian Rudi Macaggi, rockers Bliss Blood and The Moonlighters plus cocktails equals Coney Island USA's 30th anniversary party at the Angel Orensanz center on Norfolk St. on March 25. Coney Island USA director Dick Zigun is leading these unique souls in the fight to save Coney Island's amusement park from developers." -NY Daily News

Click here for futher info and to buy tickets online.

CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOW ALL STARS AT HIGHLINE BALLROOM!

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 8PM

Featuring:
Eak The Geek
Zenobia The Bearded Lady
The Great Fredini
Bambi The Mermaid
Ekaterina

Highline Ballroom
431 W 16th St
New York, NY 10011
between 9th and 10th Ave
(212) 414-5994

General Admission Seating, All ages show!
Full dinner menu available!
Show starts @ 8PM
Doors open @ 6PM
Tickets $10.00 in advance
$12.00 day of show
Click here to buy tickets online!

Click here for further info.

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus’s Cavalcade of Youth!

SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 4PM

Bindlestiff Family Cirkus presents a special showcase for young variety performers, ranging from amateurs to world-class professionals. Juvenile jugglers, diminutive dancers, adolescent acrobats and a host of other moppets and mummers present a full show of vernal vaudeville. Acts range from debuting amateurs to world-class champion performers—all under the age of 21.

Tickets are $10 youth, $15 adults. Click here to buy tickets in advance!

Sideshows By The Seashore
1208 Surf Ave.

MESHUGGenA MAGIC FOR THE WHOLE MISHPACHA!

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1PM & 3:30PM

Magic, Fire Eating, Unusual Acts and Much More! Family Friendly Entertainment!

Featuring Scott Baker and Adam "The First Real Man" Rinn. Special Guest Insectavora!

Tickets are $9 Adults, $5 Kids under 12.

Sideshows By The Seashore
1208 Surf Ave.

Coney Island USA ONLINE Gift Shop
SPECIALS! PRICES SLASHED!



mystery in a boX! What's in the box? It's a mystery! You'll get $35 - $$$$ worth of merchandise for only $25 shipped! CLICK HEre for further info


Purchase a blank FUNNY face that you can paint yourself. Create your own piece of art! Do it yourself! ONLY $40 SHIPPED!


CONEY ISLAND FILMS ON DVD, $25 SHIPPED!

2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Mermaid Parade Poster SPECIAL! only $15 each shipped!

DREAMLAND BAR AND GRILL TOKENS FROM THE 1920'S! A RARE CONEY ISLAND COLLECTIBLE FOR ONLY $20 SHIPPED!

SWORD SWALLOWER, MADAME TWISTO AND SERPENTINA t-SHIRTS ON SALE FOR $25 SHIPPED!

All Coney Island Film Festival, Creepshow at the Freakshow and Tattoo and Motorcycle Posters reduced, only $15 each shipped!

THE AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY FILM BALLY-MASTER STARRING CONEY ISLAND CIRCUS SIDESHOWS VERY OWN SCOTT BAKER! ONLY $20 SHIPPED!

BECOME A MEMBER of CONEY ISLAND USA!

Shop online or visit us at the Coney Island USA Giftshop!
Saturdays and Sundays 12pm - 5pm.
Coffee, Espresso and Cappucino now available!

1208 Surf Ave. between Stillwell and West 12th