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Brooklyn Museum

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The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, housed in a monumental Beaux-Arts building designed by McKim, Mead & White and opened in 1897. Its encyclopedic collection of around 500,000 objects spans a world-renowned trove of ancient Egyptian art, American and European painting, African and Asian art, and contemporary work. It is also home to the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, built around Judy Chicago's landmark installation The Dinner Party.

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200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States

Nearest station: Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum (2, 3), Franklin Avenue (S, 4, 5), Botanic Garden (S, B, Q)

Admission

$20

Suggested general admission (pay what you wish). Visitors 19 and under free; NYC residents pay what you wish. Ticketed special exhibitions priced separately.

Visitor Information

How much does Brooklyn Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Brooklyn Museum is $20. Suggested general admission (pay what you wish). Visitors 19 and under free; NYC residents pay what you wish. Ticketed special exhibitions priced separately.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Brooklyn Museum?
Brooklyn Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-6pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Brooklyn Museum?
Brooklyn Museum is located at 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States, in the Prospect Heights, Brooklyn area of New York. The nearest stations are Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum (2, 3), Franklin Avenue (S, 4, 5), Botanic Garden (S, B, Q).
What can I see at Brooklyn Museum?
New York's second-largest art museum: a Beaux-Arts landmark holding 500,000 works from ancient Egypt to Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party. Current highlights include Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses, Everyday Rebellions: Collection Conversations.
Do I need to book Brooklyn Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Brooklyn Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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