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Brooklyn Museum

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Ranked #1 for exhibits in Brooklyn
The folks at Time Out New York and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle like this place. Would you agree?
"See the Egyptian Wing, one of the bests in the world"(20 Tips)
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"Awesome museum, with free admission if you go at the right time."(10 Tips)

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Paula HoodesSeptember 19, 2015
Be sure to stop by the Storm Over the Rockies on the 5th floor
Helen SmithAugust 22, 2014
Swoon exhibition is amazing!
David EzellJuly 11, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Need a place to eat? Cross Eastern Parkway, walk downhill on Washington past the Key Food and Teddy's Greek restaurant is in the next block. Yum! Read more
Maryum GardnerFebruary 24, 2017
The paintings and cultural work
Angeln9nerOctober 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern collection
alexJanuary 18, 2010
Saturdays are tough because of the crowds. Naturally the earlier the better and I find it best to start at the top floor and work your way down.
bmacmediaDecember 13, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Probably NYC’s best museum
Ron McCartyJanuary 22, 2014
"Art & History" a place to navigate through the time with eyes.
Dan MoneyMarch 10, 2022
Been here 5+ times
lowkey best museum giftshop in the city/world
Georgina JenkinsOctober 1, 2015
The photography exhibit was amazing.
Jessica LoveJuly 31, 2012
Great place to visit, I had a wonderful time with my co-workers from Read more
michael donohoeJanuary 10, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Drop by for a coffee (Lilly) by the main exit before Admissions - nice coffee, good brew, seating, wonderful art. Only on weekends.
drron SuarezJuly 12, 2011
First Saturdays are free and host all sorts of events including music and dancing. Read more
Steve McGinnFebruary 20, 2016
Download the app! https://appsto.re/us/LxnM4.i
seth bradleyApril 9, 2012
Make sure you check out their events on the first Saturday of every month
Sharice RichardsMay 6, 2012
Arrive early on First Saturdays if you don't like crowds. Place gets packed!
Alix GerberJanuary 11, 2016
Great cultural and social art and thinking
John HeathDecember 27, 2014
There is parking behind the museum if you want to drive.
Tara DeVincenzoAugust 21, 2015
the most incredibly impressive Egyptian/mummy exhibit
Dev PApril 11, 2011
Go there on a First Saturday..it's free, it's fun, it's interesting and plenty of celebrations!
EzerMay 23, 2013
See the Egyptian Wing, one of the bests in the world
Elevine BergeFebruary 9, 2015
Very intriguing Judith Scott exhibit up now
Caroline DelaneyOctober 10, 2014
Crossing Brooklyn: Art from Bushwick, Bed-Stuy and Beyond, until 12/31
Alex RobertsonMay 24, 2019
quick jaunt through the very impressive Egyptian section
Saif DiaSeptember 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The entrance fees are suggested donation amounts.
ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS-23 INCJanuary 30, 2013
Register for free, a perfect solution for your purchases. Read more
Dina BloomFebruary 1, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The must-see show is war/photography with Tim Hetherington short-movie "diary"
Noah MAugust 26, 2011
Been here 50+ times
For good, quiet exploration; The period rooms on the 4th floor are perfect for this.
thecoffeebeanersJune 5, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Take the HOB trolley on first saturdays to bars, restaurants, coffeeshops, and more.
David BrahlerNovember 23, 2015
Solid museum
highwindAugust 14, 2013
Free general admission for Bloomberg employees and up to 4 accompanying guests.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 3, 2015
Can access the parking lot in back from Washington Ave.
Has DewJune 29, 2013
I was pretty bummed they had so little of Islamic art but overall it was nice.
Domenico GrecoAugust 19, 2015
Amazing mix of arts
Satria EggaOctober 8, 2011
The First Saturday parties here are one of the best things about Brooklyn.
Harold HarrisMarch 11, 2016
Coney Island exhibit was great
Mark KingsleyApril 26, 2013
Avoid the cafe! The food, the employees, and the management are spectacularly uninterested in anything approaching adequate.
Helen LeeJuly 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Excellent wide bathrooms and a roomy family bathroom for folks with strollers.
Suman GanguliFebruary 21, 2010
check out the sculpture garden in the back..replica of the Statue of Lib, stuff from the old Penn Stn--and doesn't even req admission!
Justin AbuzidNovember 21, 2014
Check out the book of the dead in the Egyptian exhibit!
thecoffeebeanersMarch 5, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Take the trolley on First Saturday to yummy restaurants and bars in Prospect Heights!
DevontaJune 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
First Saturdays was cool. It's hot and people were chillin outside. Good Stuff.
ragnata giriMay 18, 2012
Love this little museum, so different from the Met.
Mathura UmachandranMay 6, 2016
Exhibition content is amazing
Sharice RichardsMay 6, 2012
Keith Haring exhibit is a must! i learned so much!
Andrea S.August 4, 2010
Brooklyn Art & Garden Ticket save yourself $6 and go to the Botanic Garden on Tuesday or Saturday before noon.
Charles EdgeJanuary 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Love this little museum, so different from the Met.
Andy CandlerMay 29, 2012
Wonderful Egyptian wonders at this museum.
Paul FalquezAugust 4, 2013
Check out the second floor for free workshops.
ShayAugust 26, 2016
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