Brooklyn has no shortage of great museums. Check out the Brooklyn Museum, New York City's second largest museum, enjoy the city's only aquarium on Coney Island, or visit one of the many other institutions listed below.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
© Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave at St Marks Ave
Crown Heights
(718) 735-4400
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Founded in 1899, the Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum ever created solely for children. A rooftop terrace, hands-on exhibits, and 27,000 objects in its permanent collection make visiting the museum an educational experience for kids and adults alike.
Crown Heights
(718) 735-4400
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Founded in 1899, the Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum ever created solely for children. A rooftop terrace, hands-on exhibits, and 27,000 objects in its permanent collection make visiting the museum an educational experience for kids and adults alike.
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street at Clinton StBrooklyn Heights
(718) 735-4400
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A museum and library devoted to preserving Brooklyn's historic past. Offers guided walking and architectural tours throughout Brooklyn, educational programs, and exhibits.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway at Washington AveProspect Heights
(718) 638-5000
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One of the largest museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum houses ancient and contemporary art. Its vast collections include an immense amount of Egyptian art and artifacts and paintings and sculptures from throughout the globe.
Coney Island Museum
1208 Surf Ave near West 12th StConey Island
(718) 372-5159
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Dedicated to the preservation of Coney Island history, this museum may be small, but it offers an interesting glimpse into Coney Island's colorful past.
Kurdish Library and Museum
345 Park Place at Underhill AveProspect Heights
(718) 783-7930
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The only museum of its kind in the United States, the Kurdish Library and Museum's collection includes costumes, weavings and crafts, and extensive reference services documenting the history and culture of the Kurdish people.
Lefferts Homestead Historic House Museum
Photo courtesy Prospect Park Alliance
Flatbush Ave at Ocean Ave
In Prospect Park, near Lefferts Garden
(718) 789-2822
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This 18th century house sits in the middle of Prospect Park and boasts a working garden, interactive pre-Colonial exhibits, and ongoing educational programs.
In Prospect Park, near Lefferts Garden
(718) 789-2822
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This 18th century house sits in the middle of Prospect Park and boasts a working garden, interactive pre-Colonial exhibits, and ongoing educational programs.
Micro Museum
Photo by Kristen Goode
123 Smith St between Dean St and Pacific St
Cobble Hill
(718) 797-3116
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This art center hosts over 600 working artists and offers visual art exhibits every Saturday from 12pm to 7pm.
Cobble Hill
(718) 797-3116
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This art center hosts over 600 working artists and offers visual art exhibits every Saturday from 12pm to 7pm.
New York Aquarium
Surf Ave and West 8th StConey Island
(718) 265-FISH
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The New York Aquarium sits on 14 acres of seaside property in Coney Island and has exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals.
New York Transit Museum
Corner of Boerum Pl and Schermerhorn StBrooklyn Heights
(718) 694-1600
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Located in a 1936 subway station in Brooklyn Heights, the New York Transit Museum explores the history and development of public transportation. A collection of vintage trains and engaging exhibits make it a destination worth visiting.
Waterfront Museum
290 Conover St at Pier 44Red Hook
(718) 624-4719
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It's not often that you'll find a museum on a barge. This institution operates from a boat docked in Red Hook and provides educational programs and exhibits that aim to preserve the rich history of the New York City waterfront.
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
© Wyckoff House & Association, Inc.5816 Clarendon Road at East 58th St
East Flatbush
(718) 629-5400
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The Wyckoff House is New York City's oldest structure. The building now serves as a museum documenting early Dutch and English farming in the region. Educational programs include farm demonstrations and cooking and food preservation seminars.
East Flatbush
(718) 629-5400
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The Wyckoff House is New York City's oldest structure. The building now serves as a museum documenting early Dutch and English farming in the region. Educational programs include farm demonstrations and cooking and food preservation seminars.
