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Brooklyn Museum
Attraction
4.7 (9447 reviews)
200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
+1 718-638-5000
Did You Know?
NYC's Largest Museum
The Brooklyn Museum is the second-largest art museum in New York City by physical size, only surpassed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Year Founded
The museum was founded in 1895, making it one of the oldest and most established cultural institutions in the borough of Brooklyn.
Extensive Collection
Its collection boasts over 500,000 works of art, spanning a vast range of cultures and historical periods.
Renowned Collection
The Brooklyn Museum is particularly famous for its extensive and significant collection of ancient Egyptian art, considered one of the finest in the world.
Highlights from Reviews
• diverse collections
The museum boasts a wide variety of art from ancient Egyptian to contemporary, including unique cultural artifacts, making it appealing to diverse interests.
• special exhibitions
Regularly features world-class, thoughtfully curated special exhibitions, like Iris van Herpen, that are highly engaging and a significant draw for visitors.
• manageable size
Compared to larger institutions, the Brooklyn Museum is praised for its accessible scale, allowing visitors to explore thoroughly without feeling overwhelmed.
• architectural beauty
Housed in a grand Beaux-Arts building with spacious rooms and a stunning facade, adding to the aesthetic pleasure of the visit.
• curatorial excellence
The curatorial work is deeply thoughtful, impeccably researched, and executed with remarkable vision, offering fresh perspectives on art and culture.
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