Brooklyn Children's Museum
Museum Interactive museum for children with educational exhibits
Children’s museum in Crown Heights offering hands-on exhibits, science and cultural programmes, and family workshops; visitors bring young children for interactive learning and school visits.
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is a hands-on museum for children located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1899. It was established to provide interactive exhibits and educational programs designed specifically for children and families.
Exhibits are activity-driven and designed for early learning, with rotating installations and long-running interactive galleries that focus on play, science, culture and the environment. The museum operates year-round with programs for schools, caregivers and family visitors.
The museum was founded at the end of the 19th century and has evolved through relocations and renovations to maintain interactive, education-focused exhibits for young visitors. Its long history marks it as an early example of museum education devoted to children.
It is located in Crown Heights in central Brooklyn, within easy transit distance of other cultural institutions along Eastern Parkway.
- Founding: Founded in 1899, it is recognized as the first museum in the United States created specifically for children.
How to Get to Brooklyn Children's Museum #
From Manhattan or downtown Brooklyn, take the 2, 3 or 4 trains to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum and walk southeast, or use local buses to the Crown Heights area. The museum is a short walk from major transit corridors.
Tips for Visiting Brooklyn Children's Museum #
- Buy timed-entry tickets online during weekends and school holidays to avoid queues.
- Don't miss the Sensory Garden and the hands-on global cultures exhibit - both are often quieter midweek.
Best Time to Visit Brooklyn Children's Museum #
Being a children's museum, timing is driven by school schedules. Visit weekdays or early mornings on weekends to avoid crowds.
Weather & Climate near Brooklyn Children's Museum #
Brooklyn Children's Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1194 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
