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One of the city's largest art museums, with an Egyptian collection kids love, period rooms and visible storage to peek into. Families can join stroller tours and art-making activities, and First Saturday evenings bring free music and workshops.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
Wed-Sun 11am-6pm; First Saturdays evenings in select months
Suggested-contribution general admission; see website for current rates
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Suggested-contribution general admission; see website for current rates
Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM · Friday: 11 AM–6 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm; First Saturdays evenings in select months
200 Eastern Pkwy, 11238, in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
Yes. Brooklyn Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Brooklyn Museum: brooklynmuseum.org.
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