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Brooklyn Museum
1,591 reviews
#1 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"Low key , relaxing
museum
with a range of multi cultural exhibits Special exhibits like Rodin , David Bowie etc Accessible via subway Walking distance to Prospect Park and green oasis within city Walking distance..."
"The permanent collection (Judy Chicago’s Dinner,
paintings
and sculptures) are worth it, but new exhibitions are great (Basquiat, Korean contemporary
paintings
, Chicago African-American
paintings
)."
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New York Transit Museum
959 reviews
#2 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"Housed underground in an authentic 1936 subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit
Museum
’s working platform level spans a full city block, and is home to a rotating selection of twenty vintage subway and el..."
"This museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station about two blocks south of Brooklyn Borough Hall, and features a first-rate collection of New York City
subway cars
and equipment from the turn of the twenti..."
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Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92
75 reviews
#3 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"The Brooklyn Navy Yard has a fascinating history from the 1700's through WW-II, and is now an exciting model of environmental sustainability with over 300 enterprising small
businesses
."
"The
museum
is a hidden gem, and well worth a visit, detailing the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard."
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
198 reviews
#4 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"This children's
museum
is huge, with a ton of variety for so many interests... huge water table, sandbox, theater for kids to act in, chinese new year area, grocery store, pizza shop, reptiles, garden, endangered/..."
"I loved the streets and shops exhibit that highlights the
ethnic diversity
of Brooklyn."
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Brooklyn Historical Society
64 reviews
#5 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"This is a
beautiful building
hidden in the midst of the Brooklyn brownstones - a place of peace and information and learning."
"It's nice to see such care being taken with the building and its unique
architecture
...so beautiful!"
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Escher The Exhibition and Experience
19 reviews
#6 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum
22 reviews
#7 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"There were families enjoying all the activities at the
museum
..The biggest surprise was to find this homestead/
museum
in the very middle of this very busy city."
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MOFAD - Museum of Food and Drink
33 reviews
#8 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"Food and drink is so broad, but narrowing the
museum
into single exhibits is great."
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The Coney Island Museum
27 reviews
#9 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"The Coney Island Museum is a very interesting and detailed museum in that if you like the
history
of the island and of the amusements, you will like the museum."
"The
museum
is full of items that tell the story of the history and timeline of the island to tourism from the days of the Indians searching for clams to the modern day amusement parks."
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Jewish Children's Museum
38 reviews
#10 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Sideshows by the Seashore
21 reviews
#11 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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The City Reliquary
46 reviews
#12 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"Excellent for such an eclectic neighborhood
museum
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Brooklyn Art Library
22 reviews
#13 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO
9 reviews
#14 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"Good Tidings about a waterfront
museum
"
"Cool Little
Museum
!"
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Pioneer Works
10 reviews
#15 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"You can watch artists work or go on a Sunday and have the place virtually to yourself and take an
art
walk."
"Science and
Art
meet here."
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Watchtower Headquarters Brooklyn NY
10 reviews
#16 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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House of Wax
5 reviews
#17 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Weeksville Heritage Center
4 reviews
#18 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Beyond The Streets
3 reviews
#19 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"Growing up in
NYC
, graffiti was and is all about the grit, the different styles, the art, and the anonymity of the artist."
"Key
artists
from NYC, Philadelphia, and LA."
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Absurd Conclave
2 reviews
#20 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Harbor Defense Museum
7 reviews
#21 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Leroy's Place
2 reviews
#22 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
"While exploring @parkslope, I came across @leroy’splace, an amazing
art
gallery and clothing store on 7th Avenue."
"Enter Leroy's Place at your own risk because this
art
space will definitely make your jaws hurt from smiling so much."
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The Painted Pot
4 reviews
#23 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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The Invisible Dog Art Center
6 reviews
#24 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Waterfront Museum
5 reviews
#25 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Pierogi
2 reviews
#26 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Lowbrow Artique
2 reviews
#27 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Morbid Anatomy Museum
40 reviews
#28 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Clover's Fine Art Gallery
1 review
#29 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Klompching Gallery
1 review
#30 of 44 Museums in Brooklyn
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Which experiences are best for museums in Brooklyn?
These experiences are best for museums in Brooklyn:
New York City Explorer Pass
Brooklyn Museum General Admission Ticket
The New York Pass: 100+ Attractions including Empire State Building
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What are the best places for museums in Brooklyn?
These places are best for museums in Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Museum
New York Transit Museum
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92
Escher The Exhibition and Experience
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Which places provide the best museums in Brooklyn for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Museum
New York Transit Museum
Brooklyn Children's Museum
The Coney Island Museum
Jewish Children's Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Brooklyn for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Brooklyn:
Brooklyn Museum
New York Transit Museum
Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Historical Society
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