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.
Brooklyn Children's Museum at a Glance#
Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, USA
Website: https://www.brooklynkids.org
Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-4pm (check website for seasonal changes and holidays)
Admission: Adults ~$10-12, children and members discounted; check website for current pricing
About Brooklyn Children's Museum#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 3° | -5° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 5° | -4° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 102 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 22° | 17° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 30° | 25° | 113 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 113 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 8° - 18° | 13° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 5° | 103 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 6° | -2° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
