Brooklyn Museum

The second-largest art museum in New York City, and one of the largest in the United States!

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    (718) 638-5000

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    brooklynmuseum.org

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    Art Museum

Address

200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave) Brooklyn , NY 11238 United States

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Lauren Dellaquila

Their permanent collection is always interesting for all ages. One of my favorite places to go in New York is their Visible Storage Study Center. I could spend hours there discovering new pieces.

goop

One of the largest and oldest art museums in the country , The Brooklyn Museum, housed in a gorgeous Beaux-Arts building at the top of Prospect Park , is also one of our favorite Brooklyn landmarks . Read more

Katherine Corson

Check out The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago in the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art on the 4th floor for an incredible tribute to some of history's most important women.

Fodor's Travel

The Brooklyn Museum traces its roots back to 1823, almost fifty years before Manhattan's Metropolitan Museum of Art was born. Its Egyptian collection is regularly ranked one of the best in the world. Read more

Matthew Hurst

A world-class museum right in the heart of Brooklyn, mixing art alongside historical artifacts and contemporary culture. I love how connected the curators of the museum are with social media.

Melissa Perez

My experience was cool! I like how it's pay what you want. I was intrigued by the blue section and happy to see a Jean-Michel Basquiat original. I even witnessed some conservation/restoration.

Michelle Wiles

One of my favorite NYC museums - the exhibits are curated so well and often tell a fresh story about the artist . The architecture is also stunning on its own.

Roko Rumora

Feminist art , American art , Egyptian art , African Art , Judy Chicago's Dinner Party

Andrea Hong

One of my fave museums in the city , always with fresh & interesting exhibits in a beautiful space. Free on the first Sat of the month w live music & talks from 5-11pm, but any day is awesome here.

Clovis R

My visit was in a rainy day and nothing more better to fulfill of good culture. This place is amazing the general admission according of your buck the staff very kindly

Sweet Boy

A gem of a museum with a large and varied collection. This is something you would expect in the tourist areas of the city , but not in Brooklyn. To see what is going on, check out their website Read more

Marie La Rue

Visit on First Saturday of the month for free admission and themed parties. Great variety of exhibits . Ballroom always impressive. Make sure to check out The Dinner Party .

Kaitlin

One of my favorite museums ! I just love the juxtapositions here. You can see a lot of classics and a lot of contemporary art side by side. Also, Duke Riley’s Erika mesmerized me.

The Corcoran Group

Plan ahead and visit on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy Free Admission to the museum . We love the Egyptian collection and just stand in awe in The Great Hall.

Erinn Lee

perfect place to spend a self-love day. i watched a father fall even more deeply in love with his son while spinning him around in this room

Freya

Beautiful museum . Great to spend an afternoon here after a stroll through the Brooklyn Botanical garden . Make sure to see the Frida Kahlo exhib! 🎨

Meghan Lapides

One of my fave museums when you have a few hours by yourself and want to feel like you got to see everything. Basquiat for the 2nd time.

Vivian Ramirez

Absolutely worth a visit. Great well rounded museum you can run through in an afternoon. A mini Met with similar collections and organization . Just more contemporary . Amazing building.

Brooklyn Museum

The second-largest art museum in New York City , and one of the largest in the United States , with a permanent collection of objects ranging from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art !

Isa Sierra

So very impressed, not only by the collection, but by the incredible and clean display. The house replica area is real wonder.

Ron Foster

I enjoyed the 60 signature paintings using everyday people to replace European aristocrats Read more: http://activities-eatsandtravels.blogspot.com/2015/03/kehendi-wiley-at-brooklyn-museum.html?m=1

Raven Dorantes

Museum is consistently dedicated to exhibiting works ranging from unknown, cutting edge artists to more traditional works in the same space and it's always a wonderful juxtaposition and inspiration.

DailyCandy

The borough’s largest museum is a must. With more than 1 million pieces to see, it’s easy to get lost among the Colonial era art ,Egyptian antiquities & peculiar collection of South Pacific artifacts .

Richard Revilla

Quite the gem in Brooklyn. Galleries upon Galleries of world class art all in the heart of Brooklyn. Visit the Gardens next door when the weather is nice.

Benjamin Doyle

good size for a 2-3 hour visit. free, but suggested donation is worth it. Not crowded and packed - well spread out

Raphael Langenscheidt

Awesome museum , with free admission if you go at the right time. Plus - awesome changing exhibits , like the incredible Faile exhibit .

Anthony

a sometimes under appreciated cultural gem in the heart of Brooklyn. it's good to see that despite the gentrification the spirit of the borough lives on inside

Scott Rose

It's always fun to visit the permanent installation of "The Dinner Party ," though I miss the printed guide, which, for me, is necessary to know who is/was whom. Too much to see in a single visit.

Afi Yellow-Duke

First Saturdays are wonderful, and the museum 's got a great collection of feminist art . It's a neighborhood institution and one of the best museums in NYC.

Michael Tonge

The Georgia O'Keeffe & We Wanted A Revolution exhibits are must sees this season.

Gabriel Hayes

Thought the 'Coney Island : Visions of an American Dreamland' exhibit was an interesting look at a New York institution's growth and change with America society through art #coneyvisions

George Costa

Very nice collection - small, but well curated. Their African Art collection is amazing and they have done a great job with their Egyptian collection: unique pieces, well presented.

The New Yorker

On the Jean Paul Gaultier retrospective: "It pays homage as much to Gaultier’s penchant for spectacle and provocation as it does to his clothing , somewhat ... to the detriment of the latter." Read more

Brian Masefield

One of the best museums in all of NYC. Big, clean , beautifully curated, well designed, the whole thing.

Heather Scott

I love this museum : an exceptional American collection, a beautifully displayed Egyptian collection, and special exhibits that wow me again and again.

Lisa Marie Phoenix Jackson

A local favorite of mine for over a decade since the Hip-Hop Nation:Roots, Rhymes and Rage exhibit in 2010 when i as in HS. Eclectic Exhibits . Great locale. First Saturdays for full free access +Music

Celso Araujo

Outstanding ancient Egypt collection! And a beautiful park . I can't understand why this museum is not usually listed as a top museum attraction of NY. :-)

Julie Soscia

Stop by the restaurant in the Museum for a tasty break, the special exhibits such as David Bowie are phenomenal. Tickets can also be purchased in advance.

Emily Charlton

One of the best museums in New York, hands down. And First Saturday is a great opportunity to see the museum and have a great time.

Noah Xifr

Everybody should come see our open art studio and the other 50 artists here as part of www.GoBrooklynArt.org http://bit.ly/OpenArtB50

Benjamin Ben

The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the NYC borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum holds New York City 's second largest art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.

Nate Folkert

the little bodega they used to have at BRIC (or one just like it) is here on the 5th floor. favorite for children

Erin Rath

Good signage. Not as extensive as the Met's collection, but the crowds are significantly smaller. Don't miss the Assyrian reliefs -- fascinating, and incredibly ancient.

Stephanie

Target's First Saturday was amazing with a lot of different ppl checking out each exhibit .

Sara 🌈⚔🍾

Amazing permanent collection and fabulous special exhibits . $16 suggested donation. One of my favorite museums in the city .

Alejandra Bonola

First Saturdays of each month is free and they have special events . People is dressing on a fancy way

Beth Reilly

The Egyptian exhibit was breathtaking. So much beauty! Easily a day can be spent here checking out the exhibits . I will be back!!!!

Fodor's Travel

The monthly (except for September) "First Saturday" free-entry night is a neighborhood party of art , music , and dancing , with food vendors and several cash bars . Read more

Compass

Established and themed exhibits rotate throughout the year; the public amphitheater entrance makes for a popular people-watching and lunch hour gathering spot.

Ryan Eick

Love the different exhibits here. The reproductions of rooms/houses from different eras in history was one of my favorites

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8.7
Arts & Entertainment
Target First Saturdays

What are you waiting for, get here on the next first Saturday! - ST King

9.0
Gift Store
Brooklyn Museum Gift Shop

One of the best museum gift shops in NYC! - Diana Pardue

5.5
New American
The Norm

Cute and warm place for drinks, before or after visiting the museum. - Manolo Aglard

7.1
Art Gallery
Bushwick Open Studios

Pro tip: awesome, functional, clean bathroom @ Animamus Art Salon - KW

8.9
Art Gallery
The Invisible Dog

Great retail/gallery concept with a good collection of affordable art along with an Aesop store and a tatterly store. Make sure you check out the gallery house next door. - IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

6.8
Art Gallery
House of Art Gallery

The space is nice... He now mandates $5 charge for a poetry event. But make sure u check the vibe or just focus on the art. - Kali

9.4
Botanical Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has an impressive collection of plants, rocks and cherry blossoms trees. A great way to spend a day in a zen and peaceful atmosphere. - Onion Things

9.7
Park
Prospect Park

An awesome park to visit when you want to go for a nice, long run. - David Holtz

9.1
Mexican
Chavela's

Margaritas are great! The fish tacos are my favorite! - Candice Rivera