The Brooklyn Museum is open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, except Monday and Tuesday. The museum is closed during public holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
The museum hosts a special night every first Saturday of the month, except in January and September, from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, when visitors can join a unique public program for free.
The best time to visit the Brooklyn Museum and avoid the crowds is Thursday and Friday during off-peak times from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Celebrate the art of different cultures. One of the most important art institutions in New York, the Brooklyn museum provides a unique experience of deep immersion in the art of the world's cultures — from ancient Egyptian and African pieces to modern art in just about every form, including paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. Explore the history of art with 1.5 million works as part of the permanent collection.
Enjoy the works of famous artists. Get inspired by temporary exhibitions of internationally renowned artists. Past examples include the Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Guadalupe Maravilla exhibitions.
Admire a unique location. One of the oldest and largest museums in the USA, The Brooklyn Museum is housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts building. Moreover, the museum stands on land that is part of an ancestral homeland of Lenape (Delaware) Nations which makes it a unique historical location.
Discover the Brooklyn Museum housed in the magnificent Beaux-Arts building. The guided tour will navigate you through the vast museum collection that counts about 500,000 objects and will give you the highlights of the history of human creativity.
The Brooklyn Museum ticket price for adults is $16. The admission fee is $10 for students and seniors. Visitors with disabilities can visit the museum for $16, and their care partners would be free of charge.
Admission to the Brooklyn Museum is free for those who participate in the membership program and visitors under 19 years old.
The museum also offers ticketed exhibitions at $25 for adults, $16 for seniors and students, and $10 for children between the ages of 4 to 13. The entry is free for children under the age of 3 and museum members.
The Brooklyn Museum provides entry tickets online and at the admission desk on the spot. The number of walk-up tickets available offline in the museum is limited, so we strongly recommend booking the tickets online on our website to reserve your spot, avoid any crowds and save your time.
It is possible to purchase the Brooklyn Museum tickets 90 days ahead only online. Mind that temporary exhibitions may differ while choosing a date to visit.