Brooklyn Children's Museum
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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A large, hands-on children's museum in Crown Heights where kids explore Jewish holidays, traditions and history through interactive exhibits and play spaces. Exhibits like 'Exploring Jewish Life' are designed for children of all backgrounds.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | — |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 5:30 PM |
Closed Fri & Sat
Children 2-15 $19; adults $17; seniors $16; under 2 free
Open Mon–Thu, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 2–12.
Children 2-15 $19; adults $17; seniors $16; under 2 free
Sunday: 10 AM–5:30 PM · Monday: 10 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Fri & Sat
792 Eastern Pkwy, 11213, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Yes. Jewish Children's Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Jewish Children's Museum: jcm.museum, or call (718) 467-0600.
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