Brooklyn Museum

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Brooklyn Museum of Art

  • January 12, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Brooklynite22 from Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Museum of Art

Easily reached by subway or bus, The Brooklyn Museum is often overlooked by tourists, despite hosting one of the finest collection of Egyptian Art and artifacts in the world. It is also one of the oldest and largest museums, hosting diverse collections, from ancient masterpieces to modern art, in the US. It also plays host to many innovative traveling collections.

The museum is often less crowded than its Manhattan counterparts and is located right next to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Grand Army Plaza Library, and Prospect Park. It's a great place to mingle with authentic locals and artists and is both a great place for experienced museum goers and those less familiar with the museum experience. The building itself is large, beautiful, and spacious, dating back to the 1800s. Kids will also be happy with mummies and recreated rooms complete with furniture and knickknacks.

Besides its extensive collections and welcoming atmosphere, each first Saturday of every month the museum hosts a night of music, art, lectures, and film. With admission free and doors open until late into the night, it is a great night out, with the added benefit of being free. There is always a range of wonderful live music, opportunities to meet artists, lectures, and more. Often the dance floor is overflowing with people from all walks of life and offers the chance to mingle with authentic Brooklynites. Often accompanying special exhibits is the opportunity to make your own art, all at no cost.

More information, including a schedule of upcoming first Saturday events, can be found at their website at http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/.

From journal Brooklyn Museum of Art

Art/Anthropology Museum

  • July 15, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Kate Chopin from Boston, Massachusetts
The Brooklyn Museum is a wonderful museum for the whole family. The mixture of conventional art displays with Egyptian tombs and interactive exhibits makes it a fun place to spend an evening or Saturday. Second Saturdays of the month also have great talks, lectures, and performances. I recommend checking out the website before visiting since there are numerous kid-friendly events that can add to a family's enjoyment of the experience. Also, there is a nice cafeteria.

If you visit, don't miss the Botanical Gardens, which are right beside the museum. You can get a discounted entrance fee if you bring your Brooklyn Museum pass.

From journal Brooklyn Museum of Art

Editor Pick

Brooklyn Museum of Art

  • November 26, 2000
  • Rated 3 of 5 by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
One of the largest museums in the country, this local favorite is often overlooked by tourists who are preoccupied with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. But if you are particularly interested in Egyptian history or art, I'd recommend checking out this too-often neglected gem. It also features a wide variety of temporary installations including the much talked about cutting edge modern art exhibitions.

The museum is noted for showcasing the arts of sometimes neglected cultural groups, particularly tribes from island nations. And almost everyone in Brooklyn has enjoyed one of the First Saturdays open house evenings at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, when admission is free and folks are treated to live music, snacks, and feature films. I think the highest recommendation for the museum, however, is that you can enjoy a world class institution with much more manageable crowds of people than the Met or the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.

From journal New York: Living in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Museum

  • October 2, 2000
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Stella from Brooklyn, New York
The Brooklyn Museum has a strong collection of both contemporary and older art with a lot to learn about Brooklyn itself. There are often special exhibits- remember Sensation?- and programs with local schools.

From journal Brooklyn's Best

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