Bona Ventura

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn · New York City

Brooklyn Museum

MuseumLocals' pick

The city's second-largest art museum: a major Egyptian collection, Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party, and American art, next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Address
200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Hours
Wed-Sun (check brooklynmuseum.org)
Best time to go
Morning · About 2.5 h
Price
Tier estimated; admission not verified in this research, check the official site
Price level
$$
Free entry
General admission pay what you wish every day (at the Admissions Desk)
Pay what you wish only at the Admissions Desk in person (online/kiosk tickets charge the suggested $20); ticketed exhibitions extra. First Saturdays (free, 5-10 pm) run only in select months with registration; 2026 season (Feb-Aug) is over, 2027 dates not announced.
Also free for: Ages 19 and under free
Booking: First Saturdays require advance registration

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Good to know

  • Eastern Pkwy-Brooklyn Museum (2/3) stops at the door
  • Pair with the Botanic Garden and Prospect Park
  • First Saturday evenings have free programming (check dates)

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