Photo: brooklynkids.org
The world's first children's museum, with three floors of hands-on exhibits on nature, science and Brooklyn's cultures. Little ones can play in a pretend neighborhood, explore a sensory space and meet live animals.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Open Wed–Sun
$15 per person; free Thursdays 2–5pm
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–10.
$15 per person; free Thursdays 2–5pm
Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM · Friday: 10 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM. Open Wed–Sun
145 Brooklyn Ave, 11213, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Yes. Brooklyn Children's Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Brooklyn Children's Museum: brooklynkids.org, or call (718) 735-4400.
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