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"See the Egyptian Wing, one of the bests in the world"(20 Tips)
"Basquiat was very moving to see his genius on paper."(8 Tips)
"Jusy Chicago's 'The Dinner Party' is a must see exhibit."(9 Tips)
"Awesome museum, with free admission if you go at the right time."(10 Tips)
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Their permanent collection is always interesting for all ages. One of my favorite places to go in New York is their Visible Storage Study Center. I could spend hours there discovering new pieces.
Check out The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago in the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art on the 4th floor for an incredible tribute to some of history's most important women.Upvoted Sep 24- Fodor's TravelAugust 31, 2017The Brooklyn Museum traces its roots back to 1823, almost fifty years before Manhattan's Metropolitan Museum of Art was born. Its Egyptian collection is regularly ranked one of the best in the world. Read more
Matthew HurstJanuary 22, 2013A world-class museum right in the heart of Brooklyn, mixing art alongside historical artifacts and contemporary culture. I love how connected the curators of the museum are with social media.
Melissa PerezFebruary 26, 2018My experience was cool! I like how it's pay what you want. I was intrigued by the blue section and happy to see a Jean-Michel Basquiat original. I even witnessed some conservation/restoration.
Michelle WilesJune 13, 2017One of my favorite NYC museums- the exhibits are curated so well and often tell a fresh story about the artist. The architecture is also stunning on its own.
Feminist art, American art, Egyptian art, African Art, Judy Chicago's Dinner Party
One of my fave museums in the city, always with fresh & interesting exhibits in a beautiful space. Free on the first Sat of the month w live music & talks from 5-11pm, but any day is awesome here.
Clovis RMay 20, 2018My visit was in a rainy day and nothing more better to fulfill of good culture. This place is amazing the general admission according of your buck the staff very kindly
Marie La RueNovember 24, 2018Visit on First Saturday of the month for free admission and themed parties. Great variety of exhibits. Ballroom always impressive. Make sure to check out The Dinner Party.
KaitlinOctober 21, 2023One of my favorite museums! I just love the juxtapositions here. You can see a lot of classics and a lot of contemporary art side by side. Also, Duke Riley’s Erika mesmerized me.
The Corcoran GroupDecember 12, 2011Plan ahead and visit on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy Free Admission to the museum. We love the Egyptian collection and just stand in awe in The Great Hall.
FreyaMarch 30, 2019Beautiful museum. Great to spend an afternoon here after a stroll through the Brooklyn Botanical garden. Make sure to see the Frida Kahlo exhib! 🎨
Erinn LeeJuly 8, 2017perfect place to spend a self-love day. i watched a father fall even more deeply in love with his son while spinning him around in this room
Meghan LapidesJuly 2, 2015One of my fave museums when you have a few hours by yourself and want to feel like you got to see everything. Basquiat for the 2nd time.
Vivian RamirezSeptember 26, 2016Absolutely worth a visit. Great well rounded museum you can run through in an afternoon. A mini Met with similar collections and organization. Just more contemporary. Amazing building.
Brooklyn MuseumJuly 19, 2017The second-largest art museum in New York City, and one of the largest in the United States, with a permanent collection of objects ranging from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary art!
DailyCandyFebruary 26, 2014The borough’s largest museum is a must. With more than 1 million pieces to see, it’s easy to get lost among the Colonial era art,Egyptian antiquities & peculiar collection of South Pacific artifacts.
Isa SierraAugust 16, 2017So very impressed, not only by the collection, but by the incredible and clean display. The house replica area is real wonder.
Raven DorantesMarch 4, 2016Museum is consistently dedicated to exhibiting works ranging from unknown, cutting edge artists to more traditional works in the same space and it's always a wonderful juxtaposition and inspiration.
Ron FosterApril 4, 2015I enjoyed the 60 signature paintings using everyday people to replace European aristocrats Read more: http://activities-eatsandtravels.blogspot.com/2015/03/kehendi-wiley-at-brooklyn-museum.html?m=1
Richard RevillaOctober 17, 2014Quite the gem in Brooklyn. Galleries upon Galleries of world class art all in the heart of Brooklyn. Visit the Gardens next door when the weather is nice.- Raphael LangenscheidtNovember 17, 2015Awesome museum, with free admission if you go at the right time. Plus - awesome changing exhibits, like the incredible Faile exhibit.
AnthonyJuly 26, 2015a sometimes under appreciated cultural gem in the heart of Brooklyn. it's good to see that despite the gentrification the spirit of the borough lives on inside
Benjamin DoyleJanuary 18, 2016good size for a 2-3 hour visit. free, but suggested donation is worth it. Not crowded and packed - well spread out
First Saturdays are wonderful, and the museum's got a great collection of feminist art. It's a neighborhood institution and one of the best museums in NYC.- Gabriel HayesJanuary 25, 2016Thought the 'Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland' exhibit was an interesting look at a New York institution's growth and change with America society through art #coneyvisions
The Georgia O'Keeffe & We Wanted A Revolution exhibits are must sees this season.
Scott RoseJanuary 5, 2023It's always fun to visit the permanent installation of "The Dinner Party," though I miss the printed guide, which, for me, is necessary to know who is/was whom. Too much to see in a single visit.
George CostaSeptember 25, 2013Very nice collection - small, but well curated. Their African Art collection is amazing and they have done a great job with their Egyptian collection: unique pieces, well presented.
One of the best museums in all of NYC. Big, clean, beautifully curated, well designed, the whole thing.
I love this museum: an exceptional American collection, a beautifully displayed Egyptian collection, and special exhibits that wow me again and again.
The New YorkerNovember 12, 2013On the Jean Paul Gaultier retrospective: "It pays homage as much to Gaultier’s penchant for spectacle and provocation as it does to his clothing, somewhat ... to the detriment of the latter." Read more
- Lisa Marie Phoenix JacksonJanuary 9, 2011A local favorite of mine for over a decade since the Hip-Hop Nation:Roots, Rhymes and Rage exhibit in 2010 when i as in HS. Eclectic Exhibits. Great locale. First Saturdays for full free access +Music
Celso AraujoJune 26, 2014Outstanding ancient Egypt collection! And a beautiful park. I can't understand why this museum is not usually listed as a top museum attraction of NY. :-)
Benjamin BenApril 30, 2013The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the NYC borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum holds New York City's second largest art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
Emily CharltonFebruary 12, 2016One of the best museums in New York, hands down. And First Saturday is a great opportunity to see the museum and have a great time.
Everybody should come see our open art studio and the other 50 artists here as part of www.GoBrooklynArt.org http://bit.ly/OpenArtB50
Julie SosciaJanuary 13, 2019Stop by the restaurant in the Museum for a tasty break, the special exhibits such as David Bowie are phenomenal. Tickets can also be purchased in advance.
Erin RathAugust 5, 2016Good signage. Not as extensive as the Met's collection, but the crowds are significantly smaller. Don't miss the Assyrian reliefs -- fascinating, and incredibly ancient.- the little bodega they used to have at BRIC (or one just like it) is here on the 5th floor. favorite for children
StephanieAugust 4, 2013Target's First Saturday was amazing with a lot of different ppl checking out each exhibit.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾March 5, 2015Amazing permanent collection and fabulous special exhibits. $16 suggested donation. One of my favorite museums in the city.
Beth ReillyFebruary 23, 2014The Egyptian exhibit was breathtaking. So much beauty! Easily a day can be spent here checking out the exhibits. I will be back!!!!
CompassMay 20, 2014Established and themed exhibits rotate throughout the year; the public amphitheater entrance makes for a popular people-watching and lunch hour gathering spot.
Alejandra BonolaFebruary 19, 2017First Saturdays of each month is free and they have special events. People is dressing on a fancy way
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015The monthly (except for September) "First Saturday" free-entry night is a neighborhood party of art, music, and dancing, with food vendors and several cash bars. Read more
Connie ChiuAugust 10, 2014The contemporary art work here always amazes me. Brooklyn Museum is my favorite in NYC. The overpriced cafe is the only downside.
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"Very crowded. Free every first Saturday of the month on Target First Saturdays, where everyone in the area turns up and parties here."
Kathy Liu - 9.1
"In addition to museum related gifts, there's a lot of Brooklyn based books, art, and gifts."
Saif Dia - 5.7
"Cute and warm place for drinks, before or after visiting the museum."
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