Founded in 1863 as the Brooklyn Historical Society and housed in George Post's landmark 1881 building in Brooklyn Heights, now part of Brooklyn Public Library. Exhibitions and talks draw on a collection of more than 11,000 objects, from Civil War medals to two locks of Alexander Hamilton's hair.
- Address
- 128 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Hours
- not verified
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Check the Brooklyn Public Library site for current exhibitions and hours before going.
- A digital public catalog of its art and artifacts was being prepared in 2026 (Gothamist).