Center for Brooklyn History

The best place to remember why you love Brooklyn examines the borough’s historical, cultural and gastronomic legacies through its permanent collection, rotating exhibitions and events . Read more

Equal parts museum , library , and educational touchpoint, the 150-year-old history hub hosts highbrow artist talks, quirky hot dog history tours , and everything in between.

This organization merged in 2020 with the Brooklyn Public Library , and is now known as the Center for Brooklyn History.

Housed in a magnificent landmark building designed by George Post and opened in 1881, today's BHS is a cultural hub for civic dialogue, thoughtful engagement, and community outreach.

Four centuries' worth of art and artifacts bring Brooklyn 's story to life at this marvelous space. Housed in an 1881 Queen Anne style National Historic Landmark building . Read more

This Brooklyn Heights institution’s library is filled with upwards of 2,000 maps and 60,000 photographs . More than 100 boxes are devoted to records from the Bureau of Sewers. Read more

Really good staff and exhibits are totally worth it. Check it out.

Very helpful staff , interesting speakers and exhibits . There is an attempt at diversity, however, it appears merely compliant.

Cultural artifacts , exhibition and events guaranteed to please Brooklyn lovers.

PHOTO: 1933. An old NY law said one had to have a light on in one's car if it was parked on the street at night. To save battery, one car owner hung an oil lantern in his, at the link! Read more

January 26-28, 2011 from 1pm to 5pm, the newly restored 1770 Ratzer Map of New York City will be on display. Read the NYT article on the restoration and listen to a lecture about the map. Read more

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Tourist Tip: come here for history of Brooklyn and then go to Prospect park for a skating !

First time here for a session on researching history of your building

One of the few remaining buildings by George B. Post; innovative structural system

Visiting our site at MetroTech? Make sure to also check out this #StaffPick for local cultural spot.

[event ] Summer Tales from the Vault! series kicks off with a peek into Brooklyn 's little-known & quirky past, followed by a beer garden . Thurs, 6/19/, 6pm, free, $5 drink tickets, $2 food tickets. Read more

You can find out a neat fact about our history by looking at the interior doorknobs which are original to Brooklyn Historical Society's 1881 building.

Great Saturday kids program

Brooklyn Bounty is coming up soon, don't miss it. The food there is amazing!

Great Abolition exhibit !

Designed by George Post . Opened 1881

Check out their event tonight, 6/24 and mention the coupon code ExploreBK for a free ticket. BOOM! Read more

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El edificio es muy bonito particularmente la biblioteca . El museo tiene precio.