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    4.4 (792 reviews)
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    Fuang C.

    We came here for their free first Saturdays! You have to rsvp online ahead of time to get tickets. I was able to get an order confirmation but no actual tickets were sent to my email. This seemed to be a common issue as the couple next to us was having the same issue. If you had the actual tickets, you could skip the lines otherwise, we had to line up to speak with someone. They were very friendly and helpful. They used our order confirmation number to print out our tickets. First Saturdays start from 5-7pm but since we arrived a couple hours early, the staff was so kind to give us some general tickets so we could roam around before first Saturdays start. They said when it starts, there's a long line outside the museum so they suggest to just stay inside before it starts. There were a few interesting exhibits but the one I was looking forward to: Monet (seemed like we just missed it which is such a shame). My favorite was the dinner party which had such an interesting concept and was presented in such a beautiful way. Waiting for elevators took a lot of time so I suggest going to the top floor and making your way downwards. Sometimes, it felt like a bit of a maze to get through the exhibitions. At 5pm, they had an hands on art activity for everyone which was first come first serve until capacity. However, they did try to limit the time people participated to 10-15 mins to accommodate more participants. It was a fun activity - using magazines and tear off technique to make a collage. But it did feel a little rushed to finish a mini project in 10-15 mins as they went around giving many time reminders and encouraging people to wrap up their projects in 10-15 minutes. When first Saturday starts, there's lots of music. There's live music on the 1st and 3rd floor as well as various speakers. On the 3rd floor, they also had an open market with lots of vendors. Overall: it was quite an interesting experience but I can't say I really enjoyed this museum. I definitely have other museums in New York that I prefer more but it's still nice to visit once.

    Theo P.

    A must see experience. They have a wide collection of art. Check out the outside garden. I highly recommend it.

    Stefanie B.

    Loved this museum! Soooo much to see. Didn't realized how much so! There's no way I woulda guessed there's 5/6 floors of art. It was crowded for a Sunday evening ~4pm but not irritatingly so. As a family of 4, we had a really good experience.

    Johanna B.

    I continue to visit and appreciate everything Brooklyn Museum has to offer. It's one of my favorite museums! I was the lucky recipient recently to be invited to the new Monet + Venice exhibit. A private event with delicious Venice inspired appetizers and wine along with a private viewing of the exhibit (running until February 2026). The museum seems to have undergone renovations from since my last visit and every time I go, their exhibits take my breath away. The current Monet exhibit is no exception. I love the work of Monet and this dreamy collection of Venice, water lillies and more is a must see. Brooklyn Museum stands proud on Eastern Parkway adjacent to another favorite of mine--Brooklyn Botwnic Garden. Two amazing institutions. Catch this exhibit and enjoy all Brooklyn Museum has to offer.

    This was a most interesting film!! Look it up on Internet.. they have a small clip. Called the doors
    Greta S.

    I had no idea how large this museum is... we have never been before. So yesterday, we decided to go see it... thinking we would walk around for 2 hours and then go get lunch. Well, we spent 2 hours on floor 5 alone. Stopped for a coffee and snack... light lunch. It was ok for food. Then proceeded to go through floor by floor until we finished... 7 hours total. It was fascinating. Well done exhibits. Well done notes. I highly recommend visiting this museum

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    Christine W.

    There was so much to see! We went on the first Saturday of the month so there was a popup market, a concert, and all sorts of fun things happening. Some of the art was truly breathtaking!

    Robert C.

    Saturday October 5 When we went to the nearby Brooklyn botanic garden we took a Subway from 57 and 7th station on the b or q line getting off at prospect Park right next to the botanic garden 275 without transferring what a bargain . Could not do this on a weekend as the b or q line did not go out of Manhattan on weekends so had to transfer to another line to get to the Brooklyn museum. Georgia O'Keefe exhibit here. Do not have to go to Santa Fe North Albuquerque to see her paintings. Extensive collection of art paintings mainly older not modern. Very large collection of Assyrian and Egyptian mummies and caskets for those interested in such things. Enough to rival the metropolitan museum in Manhattan nearby. Next time I will come on a Tuesday through Friday and visit both the Brooklyn museum and next door Brooklyn botanic gardens preferably in May when flowers blooming.

    Wilson H.

    Have always been a fan of Monet's artwork and noticed the Brooklyn museum had an exhibition of his Venice pieces. First time going to this museum and thought it was free entrance but it's around $30 to see the exhibit. Overall it was pretty nice and straight forward. Monet's artwork is much nicer to see in person, definitely worth swinging by and checking it out while it's available.

    Dionne F.

    Always an amazing time. Whether visiting to see an exhibit or attend 1st Saturday, it's always artistically fulfilling. Tonight I danced until my knees went weak...and then I danced some more, all in the center of this glorious museum. Recently became a member and I'll definitely be taking advantage of my membership!

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    Dwayne W.

    My wife and I are ticket holders year in. . this place other than the metropolitan museum of arts in Manhattan is special .the exhibits are really good and like the mma there is a old house to explore inside. There is a cafe on the first floor that serves wine and cheese plates and a bar . Outside of the Cafe near the elevator there is also a snack area and coffee,tea. During first Saturday which is seasonal it's best to use the stairs because it's slow do to the volume of people. First Saturday is on the first Saturday of each month's that highlights different events and cultures it's usually party time.

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    Roger L.

    200 years old and still going strong. Bigger than you would expect with 5 floors and 1600,000+ exhibits. Worth it for the Monet and Venice exhibit alone.

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    Erin F.

    On a scorching hot day in NYC this was a fabulous way to escape the heat. Each floor was dedicated to specific subjects and time periods. Sculptures, oil paintings, time period rooms to full on projector piece playing (doors). There is something for everyone and if not there's always a coffee shop bakery to hang out in a great atrium room. *Food trucks conveniently outside as well. Entrance fee is recommended $20/person if you go to a counter person. Otherwise it's just standard $20 if you purchase ticket on a machine. There was plenty of parking in rear and on street!

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    Karina R.

    Always an amazing experience. Especially, weekends with so many different events and art exhibitions taking place. Weekends can be very crowded. The wait time on the line can exceed over 20 minutes. As a born and raised New Yorker this is one of my second favorite museums to visit. The last time I visited was for a Frida Khalo exhibition. I highly encourage to purchase your tickets online to avoid the crowds and the lines in person. There is a separate line for those online tickets.

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    When my sister told me about a museum dedicated to the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal, I…read morecouldn't believe it. Could there really be a space focused on such a specific event, and how do you even get enough pieces to make it a complete museum? However, my curiosity made me want to check out THNK1994, and I was really glad I did. My sister and I went with my nephew, and I will admit that this place may seem lame if you didn't grow up knowing about this 1994 Olympic scandal. We tried to make our excitement contagious, but he could not be bothered. However, we enjoyed seeing the tabloid covers, memorabilia, and artwork inspired by the Harding/Kerrigan kerfuffle. There was one floor each dedicated to both skaters, and it was fun talking to the owners about the inspiration behind the museum. The museum also has rotating exhibits: when I was there, they had a Real Housewives-inspired show. It's a kitschy, campy place that is definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a unique experience!

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    Knowing my fascination with the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of…read moreBrooklyn Heights or the Battle of Long Island), my son surprised me with this historical gem. The Old Stone House is located in the Park Slope neighborhood near the boundary with Gowanus. It sits adjacent to Washington Park. The house itself is a reconstruction of the original structure, which burned & was excavated. It uses some of the original stones and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An important site in the defeat of Washington's troops, it headquartered the British troops in the first major battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Old Stone House was even the earliest headquarters of the Brooklyn Dodgers. I continue to mourn the fact that they were moved from Brooklyn, having followed the team in my childhood with my Daddy. He instilled in me the love of baseball. Today the house is a wonderful museum with displays and exhibits of the Battle of Brooklyn. Most impressive is the large exhibit of miniature soldiers as they were positioned during that 1776 assault. Whether or not you're a Revolutionary War Historian, you'll learn much about the area and its place in history by visiting the Old Stone House.

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