Brooklyn Academy of Music
The Brooklyn Academy of Music affectionately known as BAM is a prominent venue for the latest in performing arts

The Brooklyn Academy of Music, known simply as BAM, was founded in 1861 making it the oldest centre of performing arts in the United States.
BAM has operated from its present location since 1908 where its venues include the spectacular Howard Gilman Opera House which seats 2100 patrons; the Rose Cinemas, a four screen theatre that is open every day of year; and the popular BAMcafé BAM also operates the 874 seat Harvey Theatre one block north on Fulton Street.
Each year BAM presents in excess of 200 live performances to an annual audience of over ½ million guests. BAM is well known throughout the art world for it's innovative and sometimes controversial performances.
In addition to hosting many live performances, BAM features daily screenings from it's large collection of classics. Visitors to BAM can enjoy a preshow dinner and refreshments at the very popular BAMcafé which also serves up free live music on Friday and Saturday nights from September through June.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Brooklyn Academy of Music
Fee: YesClosed Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Monday: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Thursday: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
- Friday: 1:30 pm - 11:30 pm
- Saturday: 1:30 pm - 11:30 pm
- Sunday: 1:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Category: Performing Arts Cinema Cafes
Address:
30 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Phone: (718) 636-4100
Reviews
Sasha B. Mar-17-2019
Discovered this little gem that isn't quite so little about 7 years ago I was changing life cycles and figuring out life on my own. At the time Brooklyn... Read More
Lindsey O. Apr-06-2022
4/5 because I don't think I'll ever be able to give a 5 to a non-recliner seat theatre at this point - but aside from that, this theatre is great. It's... Read More
Fawn G. Nov-01-2018
Best movie theater hands down.. I'm not talking in Brooklyn but all of NYC. Everything about this theater is on point: from its landmark status to the... Read More
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Directions
Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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2, 3, 4, 5, B, or Q | Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center | 6 minutes |
C | Lafayette Avenue | 5 minutes |
G | Fulton Street | 4 minutes |
How to get to Brooklyn Academy of Music by Subway
Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, N, R, D or Q train to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and depending which exit you take, walk north on 4th Avenue or on Flatbush Avenue to Ashland Place and follow it north to Lafayette Avenue or take the C train to Lafayette Avenue and go west on Fulton Street and a slight left onto Lafayette Avenue or take the G train to Fulton Street and walk west on Lafayette Avenue.
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Facade of the Brooklyn Academy of Music at Dusk cc licensed photo by j_bary Photo Credit: Yelp Photo Credit: Yelp Photo Credit: Yelp