Brooklyn Museum of Art

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Brooklyn Museum in Jan 26 to see the Monet & Venice Exhibition before it left. I have always enjoyed Monet's works and this did not disappoint. It was a real treat to see a few of his Waterlily pieces up close and in person. Didn't have a whole lot of time to explore the rest that the Brooklyn Museum offers but what little I did see was amazing. You could spend days here. Special shout out to the museum's café! We had lunch and enjoyed some of their bakery items. The tomato soup really hit the spot on a chilly day and who doesn't find comfort in the traditional grilled cheese and tomato soup combo? Top it off with some baked cookies with some interesting twists in flavor. Super yum! Highly recommend.
patti learn - 2 months ago

The Brooklyn Museum is a hidden gem in NYC 🌟! With its diverse collections and thought-provoking exhibits, it's a must-visit for art lovers and curious minds alike. From ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary installations, there's something for everyone 🎨. The building itself is a work of art, with a stunning Beaux-Arts facade and a beautiful sculpture garden 🗽. Plus, the views of Manhattan from the rooftop are 🔥! Whether you're a local or just visiting, the Brooklyn Museum is a must-see destination in NYC 😊. Get your tickets and explore!
Dorian Gray - 2 months ago

The Brooklyn Museum is no joke. I got my ticket at noon and was being shuffled out of the museum at closing time six hours later after only seeing one floor completely. This place is massive and it can't be seen in it's entirety in a day without speed-walking through some stuff. It would probably take me three full days to see it all. I saw everything on the 5th floor, then realized I only had an hour left and just quickly browsed the rest of the floors/exhibits. Just the vault (Luce Center for Visible Storage) on the 5th floor took me half an hour and there's nothing to read! The Egypt/Africa/Assyria exhibit is bananas. That would take a whole day from opening to closing on its own. They have a full Buddhist shrine on the 2nd floor in the Asian art section that you can just sit in. Buddhist chanting and all. It's a real trip. I don't know what Google is smoking with the pay-what-you-want thing. I paid at the museum and the only option at the kiosk was full price ($20) if you're not a senior, or student, or veteran. I don't know where else you'd get tickets besides the kiosk to pay what you can. The bathrooms on the main level could have been a little cleaner when I went in there. That's my only real gripe.
John - a month ago

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 - 3 months ago

Absolutely excellent museum and surprisingly huge. It is well worth a visit. Good mix of more modern art with ancient and traditional and lots of open spaces for relaxing or reflecting. The fifth floor in particular is laid out to invite lots of thought on how museums display art. Very fascinating.
Frank S - a month ago