Brooklyn Museum of Art
Brooklyn Museum of Art is home to more than one million paintings, sculptures, photographs and artefacts from the 17th - 20th centuries
Housed in a majestic Beaux-Arts building situated between Prospect Park and the Botanic Gardens, the Brooklyn Museum of Art is New York City's second largest museum with a permanent collection as culturally and historically significant as The Met.
Only a half hour subway ride from midtown, the museum is home to more than one million paintings, sculptures, photographs and artefacts from the 17th - 20th centuries, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas and Picasso and an expansive assortment of African, Asian and Pacific Islander art. The Brooklyn Museum of Art's installation of ancient Egyptian art is world renowned with many of the items being unearthed by museum curators on annual excavations. In 2007, the Brooklyn Museum of Art opened one of the country's premier centers for feminist art.
Docents at the Brooklyn Museum of Art conduct a wide array of daily public tours and audio tours are available. Visitors are encouraged to utilise the free public Wi-Fi throughout the museum and sculpture gardens. Self guided Smartphone tours are available for download that personalise your tour as you wander through the galleries and offers recommendations based on your preferences. The Brooklyn Museum of Art's blog also provides a platform for interaction between Museum staff and the public providing a behind-the-scenes insight.
On the first Saturday of the month, the Brooklyn Museum of Art attracts thousands of visitors with free cultural programs and entertainment from 5:00pm - 11:00pm. First Saturdays are not your traditional museum experience; more of a party atmosphere with a cash bar, it is one of the museum's most successful programs, so be sure to line up for tickets early to avoid disappointment.
No outside food is allowed on the grounds, but the Museum Cafe offers a full menu of hot and cold entrees and Starbuck's coffee.
Nearby attractions: Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Academy of Music
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesBrooklyn Museum of Art Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Phone: (718) 638-5000
Official Website: Brooklyn Museum of Art
Brooklyn Museum of Art Reviews
Rated out of 5
This is a very beautiful museum. Some of the art here is truly captivating. This is a large museum so you'd need a full day to tour it in its entirety or you can come spontaneously throughout you stay in NY if you're not a native. There is exclusive parking for visitors. Train station is just outside the museum's doors. The food here is good as well if you plan on dining during your visit.
Tash - 6 months ago
Excellent museum. I visited all five floors and enjoyed all of them. I think my favorite was the American art floor, which had a huge variety of works, including a gallery of randomly assorted paintings. The Egyptian collection was also stunning. The beautiful classical building is right next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, so if you like outdoor activity you can make a day of it.
Ed Holden - 2 months ago
One of my absolute favorite museums! The curatorial work is extraordinary—deeply thoughtful, impeccably researched, and executed with remarkable vision. Each exhibition is truly world-class, beautifully designed, and unfolds with beauty and intelligence.
Every visit feels like a new discovery, filled with exceptional works and unforgettable exhibitions. If you’re in Brooklyn or the greater New York area, this museum is an absolute must-see.
Anna Bekker - 5 months ago
I liked Brooklyn museum it was a nice size not too overwhelming. The security could have better communication skills. I heard them yelling and being rude to people. I came to see the exhibition and it was interesting.
saba N - 3 weeks ago
I love this museum. Great staff who are very helpful and kind, and the exhibits are always changing. The monet in Venice was beautiful. I was speechless. Same with the ancient Buddhist exhibit.
Daniella DiMatteo - 5 months ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or 3 | Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum | 1 minute |
| 4 or 4 | Franklin Avenue | 5 minutes |
| Q, S, or B | Prospect Park Station | 12 minutes |
How to get to Brooklyn Museum of Art by Subway
Take a 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum which is located right in front of the entrance or take a 4 or 5 train to Franklin Avenue and walk west along the pedestrian mall that parallels Eastern Parkway to the entrance or take a Q, S, or B train to Prospect Park station, go left on Lincoln Avenue and then left on Washington Avenue following it north to the museum at Eastern Parkway. Note that the B train only operates on weekdays.
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An Albert Fitch Bellows Painting displayed at the Brooklyn Museum of Art cc licensed photo by KaDeWeGirl -
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