One of the largest art museums in the U.S., from ancient Egyptian art to contemporary exhibitions, right on Eastern Parkway.
The Brooklyn Museum is a Beaux-Arts landmark by McKim, Mead & White holding a vast collection, from Egyptian antiquities and American painting to decorative arts and major contemporary exhibitions, including the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art.
It's open Wednesday through Sunday, 11am–6pm. Its First Saturdays evenings, with free admission and music, film and talks, are a long-running community tradition on select months.
The entrance faces the 2/3 Eastern Parkway–Brooklyn Museum station, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden is next door.
**Tickets & prices:** See current admission at [brooklynmuseum.org](https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit).
*Photo: Pacific Coast Highway, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eastern_Parkway-Brooklyn_Museum.jpg).*
The story behind Brooklyn Museum.
Founded in 1895, the Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country, with more than 1.5 million objects.
Its building anchors Eastern Parkway beside Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park.
A world-class museum without the Manhattan crowds. First Saturdays turn it into a free neighborhood party.
— The 7Days7Nights editors
Don't miss these.
- 1Egyptian antiquities collection
- 2Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art
- 3Beaux-Arts landmark building
- 4First Saturdays free evenings
- 5Next to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Plan your visit.
Reservations
Buy timed-entry tickets online to skip the line on weekends.
Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons or a First Saturday evening
Nearest subway
2/3 to Eastern Pkwy–Brooklyn Museum
Hours
Wednesday–Sunday 11am–6pm; closed Monday, Tuesday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Seasonal note
Great year-round, with a different feel each season.
Insider tip
Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the lines and get the best photos.
Price range
Expect $$ pricing. Budget accordingly and check the website for the latest.
Who this is for.
On the map.
Subway: 2/3 to Eastern Pkwy–Brooklyn Museum
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