My family and I attended ABCirque's performance at the museum today. It was fun. It was held in their outside space on the 2nd floor. Afterwards, our toddler played in the museum. I was happy to see a new food vendor called Cmarty's jerk. I haven't tried their food yet but I'm looking forward to it next time. read more

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I came here with my mother and daughter for the free Thursday hours from 2-5 sponsored by amazon. I found street parking right away which was amazing because everyone knows NYC parking can be difficult. The museum was great with lots of interactive exhibits, shows and more! I used to come here as a kid and this place is so nostalgic. My dad came here in the late 80s when he first came to NYC from Puerto Rico. I used to play with my cousins here in the late 90's and this place is still a blast. I loved the rooftop area with the nest play structure. The staff was super nice and I would return. Just be aware of crowds. I highly recommend the color lab! read more

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A great place to take kids for artistic educational, interactive fun. The staff is friendly, there are often great events for kids, families and occasionally adults as well. My favorite events of the year is the Dia de los Muertos on the rooftop. Its calming, educational, beautiful and reverent. Check out their calendar! Note: Adult admission requires a participating child, unless specified. read more

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Pretty bummed overall as the place seemed dated and minimalistic. We went last weekend where it was a pretty hot day and the building didn't seem like it had much ventilation. I guess I was hoping for more because we went through all the exhibits very quickly. My son (2 year old) ended up playing downstairs in the water/sand area the most, but even still that wasn't much. Better off making the trek to Manhattan or Long Island! read more

What a lovely afternoon spent at the museum! They offer tons of street parking and it's easy to locate. The kids had a blast playing in all of the different stations. They host different events each month so make sure to check the website before going. It's $15 to enter but if you're going more than once consider getting the family passes. read more

The oldest Children's Musuem in the world is one you should check out! Yes, it isn't really the newest but it has some really worthwhile exhibits and playspaces that will occupy your kids. Everyone 1+ is $15. I'd say the perfect age is somewhere around 2.5-3 yo to really enjoy all the areas here. The bottom floor features a bunch of storefronts including a very popular grocery whichwas packed. My kids loved making phone calls, grocery shopping, driving the bus, making bread, watching a taped performance, and honestly just running around. There is a small nature section and tons of toddler sections for littler ones. Upstairs, there is a great enclosed area to engage in art project and then some more rotating exhibits. There was also a cafe area to buy or bring snacks. It's not huge but definetly kept my kids occupied for 2+ hrs on a very frigid winter day. read more

Big review: I realize you can't judge a children's museum by the quality of the parents, and I understand that telling your child that they are too big for something is a difficult conversation, but this museum needs to do a better job of monitoring the older rambunctious kids. Certain kids just don't belong in a children's museum. My 18-month-old got ran over a few times in the *toddler section* by what looked like a 12-year-old. The sandbox was downright scary with older kids wrestling each other. And come on, is there any reason to have the foam conveyor belt? It was just an excuse for poorly watched kids to throw stuff at each other. That being said, the museum is beautiful, with really cool activities for kids of all age. My son loved playing with the toys in the fountain, and looking at himself in the funhouse style. It is an awesome museum that can be better with proper supervision. read more

Another great museum for the kids. I'm actually pretty impressed with how big it is inside. Check your culture pass with your library card for free tickets. They always have special events that take place here like book signing with children's authors. Go early cause it can be a little crowded inside. My kids love the construction site area and was running around all over the place. I had to go hunt them down cause I was losing track of them. read more

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Always a great spot to bring the kids whether it's winter or summer time. Two full floors of exhibits and lots of interesting interactive activities for the kids to get their hands on. There is an area just for toddlers. They renovated the second floor which looks like a mini playground with woods. They also have a big kitchen which kids can play for hours. Very spacious museum. Restrooms on first and second floor. read more

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Normally this place is okay, good programming and fun activities. But be careful, they will let you buy a ticket without telling you the museum is closing early. Today they were apparently closing at 1pm...on Children's Day, and they sold me a ticket without mentioning the museum was wrapping up in 15 minutes. Not the first time I've gotten hoodwinked here. read more

I went to this museum a few weeks ago with my 18 month old. We don't live in the area, but used our once-yearly free CulturePass entry. We had a great time. Although parts of the museum are a little dated, overall the experience was great. There is no parking. There is a nice mix of exhibits, including the toddler area, which has a large water fixture, a big sand table, a reading area, and an area for children 18 months and younger. It was a really nice area. There is also a sandbox, which my child loved. There is an upstairs area with a cafe with some food, but you are also able to bring your own food. There was also a rink outside, which we didn't go to due to the cold weather. And there's also an art area staffed by a few museum workers where the kids can make crafts. Overall, the museum is really great value and had a lot of nice experiences for kids of varying ages. I think it would probably be the most fun for 12+ months. I would definitely return. read more

3 stars for the museum itself, 5 stars for the service it provides to the local community. Founded in 1899, apparently this is the first children's museum in the United States[1]. And most of the permanent part of this museum feels quite outdated; from the pizza parlor, to the bodega, to the newspaper shop, it seems that these things are 3-4 decades behind. However, there are often new temporary things going on, such as the dinosaur garden that was recently built on the rooftop, or the ice rink[2] that is also on the rooftop in the winter. More recently, a new AirMaze just opened[3] and it's a lot of fun: "a 20-foot-tall pressurized air system consisting of over 250 feet of tubes, valves, and blowers. Children are invited to insert various types of objects and navigate them through its clear pathways." Last time I took my kid here he spent 2h just at the AirMaze. Similarly, for a while there was a series of experimental music instruments on the second floor, but that collection is no longer there and that part of the museum is now closed. I like how the museum makes an effort to feature local plants and animals, but as they are mostly static, plastic things[4], they don't really work with children. It's also a great place for parties, as you can rent out a room and bring food and drinks. But perhaps the greatest feature of this museum is that it is open on Mondays and on most school holidays, so if your child's school is closed on a Monday, i.e. when most museums are closed, you can always count on the Brooklyn Children's Museum to provide a fun space to keep your little ones entertained for a few hours; a big BIG help for families in the neighborhood, particularly in the winter months. ---------------------------- [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Children's_Museum [2] Made of plastic, not ice. [3] https://www.brooklynkids.org/exhibits/airmaze/ [4] With some exceptions, such as a snake, turtles, and some frogs. read more

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Came here with my family and my child really enjoyed his time. I did not like that the AC wasn't felt making it u comfortable in the warm weather. Also, the staff wasn't friendly and many parents didn't watch their kids. Recommend coming on a weekday not a weekend like i did read more

Thanks to my Brooklyn Library Card, I was able to score a Culture Pass for free entry for my husband, almost 4 year old son, and myself on this past Saturday. We arrived at 11am, only an hour after opening. The place wasn't overrun yet with kids, and we were hoping for just that, with this being our very 1st visit to the museum. What's great is that you can literally let your kid run loose so they can experience everything there is to do. A few things I noted during our 2 hour stay: - although there are signs saying to eat on the 2nd floor where they have a cafe, I saw multiple children eating anywhere and everywhere. Either remove the rule or enforce it. My son found pretzels in the sand box and an empty puree pouch in another area. We honestly fed our son while he sat and played in the MTA bus. Monkey see; monkey do - not all play spaces had working AC. Saturday was a VERY humid day, and we limited play in these spaces as best as possible - not all areas were opened for play. Greenhouse was closed other areas were sectioned off. Couldn't tell if this was due to AC or repairs - I couldn't identify any working staff during our stay. If we had questions or wanted to know something about a play space, we didn't see anyone with a name tag. I was happy to save $15 for each of us thanks to my Culture Pass, but I will have to visit again when the weather is cooler for sure. read more

My 18 month old had a blast at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. It's easy to navigate and filled with lots of hands-on exhibits. Here were our favorites: The Airmaze: he could have spent the whole day there. It consists of a bunch of pipes with air going through them. There are openings to stuff soft balls and scarfs into. Then you watch the item make its way though the maze and pop out above. Totally Tots: this was basically an indoor playground with different sections. There was a space for water play, a slide, cave, reading nook, mini theater, spaces to make music, and a bunch more. He loved exploring and playing here! There was also a space on the lower level with a fishtail, sand put, and boat to climb in that he loved. I'm not sure what this space was called. Overall, he had a great time and it was a lovely visit. We can't wait to go back! read more

We had a great time on our recent visit to the Brooklyn Children's Museum and were grateful that they were part of the ASTC reciprocity program. We visited during Kwanzaa and were pleased with the multiple presentations and performances surrounding Kwanzaa. We learned about Kwanzaa a family, made crafts, watched the performances (hip hop and drumming), and even learned dances. The kids barely had time to play in the rest of the museum we had such a great time with all the special activities on. read more

Always fun to take part at the monthly Haitian cultural exchange. The value in the year membership is 1000% worth it. Quality service from the staff. read more

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This is my first time coming here to the Brooklyn Children's Museum and it was quite the education that I received but unfortunately it wasn't that way for my daughter because she is just 1 year old! Very informational when you get to the part where there are many pop ups of restaurants and shops of different countries such as China, Mexico, and other countries in the Caribbean and many more in African and Asia. You get to learn briefly about their nationality and what their culture is like. The pop ups are aligned with the Bobye List Stream, which is an irrigation system. It has flowing water as you go down and then you are faced with a beach where you explore the ocean and sea animals. There is also the 2nd floor that is mostly artwork and murals. Mostly abstract art there and there are exhibits that you can join to create abstract artwork. The 2nd floor also opens up to an outdoor space where you can take pictures of benches with arches, such nice architecture. Back down on the 1st floor, there are stations with water for kids to play around. Overall, very educational but in my opinion, it is very small and thought it will be bigger with more exhibits. After going over the whole museum, my daughter and I saw a Photo Booth and took some pictures. There were many backgrounds and filters to choose from and we selected two of them. There's also a breast feeding station next to the Photo Booth for any new mothers who need privacy when breastfeeding. I arrived there late and you can still check in until closing time which is at 5pm. The price for each adult to go in is at $15.00. From Wednesdays to Sundays, the museum opens from 10am to 5pm and closes on Monday and Tuesday. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to find this covered venue space in Crown Heights Brooklyn. It was cloudy and cool outside however this space was great in post COVID world looking to safely reconnect. The trees, greenery, and lawn chairs gave a professional development day life. It was comfortable, spacious, and outside on the rooftop. It was definitely a great space for a company gathering, DJ, breakfast, lunch, and an guest speaker. I can see this space used for outdoor weddings, receptions, dances, proms, and yes....company meetings. The space has room for food, DJ booths, open bars, and there's an old school Disco Ball swinging from top (seriously). Did you know this was a hot spot? I didn't! ALL this on the roof top on an traditional children's museum in Brooklyn! read more

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I have been to a many children's museums and this was by far my least favorite. It was not clean at all. All toys were covered in stickiness and grime, the floors looked like they are never swept or mopped, and all the water stations had no pressure at all or were stagnant and the water was filled with fluffs and hairs. The floors had dirty bandaids, used plastics straws, empty water bottles-just disgusting everywhere. The water play area smelled so bad, like there was stagnant water somewhere or that the water hadnt been cleaned. It was not a crowded day, so I wouldnt expect it to be so filthy. The exhibits were also very underwhelming-we spent maybe a total of 45 mins in here. Would not recommend going out of your way for this place. read more

I went to The Brooklyn Children's Museum with a bunch of Long Island relatives and their two children ages six and one and a half. The children loved this museum. And the adults were pleased with the experience. Lots of timeless hands on experiences like exploring water, sand, magnets and mirrors. I think some of the old stuff that represents the history of Brooklyn was okay but it bored them. They weren't into the stores at all. BTW the outdoors slide skating rink is fun but costs an extra five dollars for the special slippers. Kind of pricey for a short lived experience. Second floor was better for the older boy. read more

I reached out to them via the website instructions to send an inquiry about celebrating my daughter's 2nd birthday. I was sent an email with further instruction to call with available dates when I called I was sent to vm. I left a detailed message with contact info to get back to me. A day or goes by no call. I know these things book quickly so I reached out again via email. No response before a weeks time I was able to visit in person. Upon arrival I was greeted by security officer who radioed for the events planner to come. Morgan Vickers the organizer came and had an attitude as if my showing up was such an inconvenience (it is your job). She was rude, unapologetic and unaccomidating and unprofessional. This was 2 days ago and this morning I received another email from her thanking me for my inquiry and sending me a contract to sign about a date that has already past. read more

While visiting Brooklyn, I wanted to stop and give my daughter a chance to play (also the museum looked super cute to me). I looked it up, I think it's $15 per adult and $15 per kid over 1 I think. With my military ID, I was able to get in free! They have an entire area for small children which I really loved and appreciated. There was water play, sand play, areas to act out a play (theater), areas to make music, a slide, and an area for smaller tots that had soft blocks. We stayed about an hour and my daughter really enjoyed herself! We walked around the rest of the museum, there were things for my 1yr old to do too but there were bigger kids so we had to be mindful. read more

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We moved to this neighborhood partially because of this museum and it's become the bane of our community. It's also a dangerous place to bring your children. They host drug parties, I'm not joking, they literally host "kokaine" parties on the weekends and it's only a matter of time before a child dies of fentanyl poisoning when they find an empty vial on the ground after one of these parties. You can hear the music for 5 blocks in any direction during these parties, they are the worst neighbors in all of crown heights and I hope they get shut down. read more

good for discovery and research for children grades 2 to 5. many different activities. I spent a few hours there with my son, he enjoyed it.

My five year old and two year old both didn't want to leave. Great indoor play museum for kids to try every practical life scenarios (shop, train, bus, kitchen, construction site) and learn about nature and animals, in addition to typical indoor playground stuff. We came for the lunar new year celebration. The traditional dance performance and lion dance parade was awesome. The museum put in a lot effort to show different aspect of Chinese culture on that day. We also came for a cartoon cat exhibition a month ago when they offered quite a few different exhibits, interactive play items and face painting. It was a great deal of work to keep the activities changing and interesting even for people who would come often. Stroller parking is offered. Families that we encountered are all nice and discipline their kids well in terms of sharing and taking turns. IDnyc and public school's cool culture program both offer free admission which is a great deal. Even the full price is a good value. It can get crowded and difficult to find street parking so I would suggest to arrive at door opening. read more

Bummer. Outdoor space was closed (no notice on website) met one lovely lady working in cafeteria who seemed to actually like kids but everyone else working seemed to be unhappy. Children's museums are tough, I can imagine they're exhausting to run but they really seemed to be out of resources and just overall uninterested in taking care of the space. read more

This has been such a special place for our family over the last six months. The exhibits, team and experience all top notch. Grateful this is in our neighborhood read more

Perhaps I came on an off day, but the museum was hot and stuffy with little to no air circulation. Hopefully this was a temporary malfunction and not the normal, as there were no signs or info at the front desk about this. Hey, BCA, please give folks a heads up before they decide to purchase tickets here!?! There are many things to love about this museum. The mini-NYC stores for kids to play in and interact in are so cool! My kids loved shopping in the grocery store and using the working conveyor belt. My oldest son loved making pizza and serving it to us in the mini pizzeria. Several glorified sandboxes captured my kids attention. There is potential here. In general, the Brooklyn Children's Museum needs some love. Broken toys and equipment are a health hazard: the beads that stuff the pretend pizza were scattered all over the floor, many of the sand toys were split open and cracked to reveal sharp edges, electrical parts of displays had missing buttons with dark openings for fingers to disappear into, a broken cash register shows exposed, sharp buttons. Also, many of the toys have the paint worn off and are visibly dirty. The carpet is old, worn and duct taped together in many spots. Many exhibits are paint scuffed, with glass-displayed items partially clouded over. The Tot area reeks of chlorine and is missing its advertised hand-washing station (to wash off the dyed blue sand in the sand box). It was the end of the day, but most of the objects needed to complete the activities in the mini-stores were missing, exhibiting a strange, post-apocalyptic empty feeling. read more

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Haven't been here for at least a year. Feeling is little beat up and not well maintained. My experience today was really so so. First, the admission young lady was not knowledgeable about my reciprocal membership from another museum. I suppose to have free admission but she insisted twice it didn't apply. Luckily a more experienced staff intervened and told her yes. The toddler water area was always a hit for kids. Only 3 blue plastic mock's available and they were all being used. I remember they had more back then. The pizza area and the international grocery store was a mess. Those felt fabric made pizza ingredients were filthy and old. They don't have much organized activities for a Sunday afternoon. You pretty much walk around yourselves. It's sad to see a children museum so run down. The upstair exhibit ( about street play ) look newer but lack of interaction. The dinosaur exhibit was small but little bit more exciting with some dino sound and movement. Air conditioning didn't work. Big old commercial stand up fans blasting but still warm. I read other reviews that AC never works. Parking was easy on a Sunday afternoon 2 pm. Overall, will think twice to return. read more

This museum has so much potential covered up in mounds of dust, literally. The taxidermy section is so dusty. The museum is not very well kept, and everything is OLD and often in disrepair. Half the exhibits were closed. It's not really cheap to get in ($16) My god-daughter had fun, but even she said "I wish they had more rooms." read more

Cute nice place. A lot of events and activities happen here. Definitely can bring toddlers and infants here. Infants have a little play area and good for sensory activities as well read more

Brought my daughter here a few years ago it was not packed and had so much to look at. She enjoyed it and so did I read more

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I've been to a couple of children's museums and this still remains the top favorite. I used to visit this museum when my daughter was a toddler and on this trip I visited with her at 19 and my god-daughter who's 2. So nostalgic. The cost was free for me as an educator, my daughter had a her college ID she also got in free and I gave a donation to keep the programs going. The staff is super welcoming and knowledgeable. The space is brightly lit with lots of natural sunlight and color therapy painted walls to make children feel relaxed or energized. Located on the 1st level are multiple areas for water and sand play. There is a male shift pizzeria, African Market, an International Shop (grocery store) and a Caribbean Cultural room. Each is very well curated with cultural items to show Brooklyn's diversity. In the African Market children can dress in kente cloth and head wraps while they examine artifacts. In the Caribbean room there is a costume that allows children to feel as though they are ready to play mas for carnival. The International Shop has pictures of real BK families and the holidays they celebrate : Kwanza, Yom Kippur, Diwali etc and the items are actually in the grocery store so children can experience the cultures. There is also a science and reading corner. Located on the next level are more areas for water play with more advanced mechanics seemingly appealing to older children. I love how sensitive the space is and how much room it leaves for them to explore/ wonder and feel free in a safe space. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the upper most level because we had to do feeding. Either way, it was well worth the trip. I will def continue to support this initiative and expose children to all its wonderful aspects. The only downside was the cleanliness of the bathroom and o think that's a reflection of the patrons. It's not realistic for museum staff to constantly be picking up behind folks. The children are not in the museums by themselves so the adults/chaperones have a responsibility to assist with that. read more

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Best school trip ever! There's so much to see and explore while at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. You can spend at least 2 hours exploring animals, sound and motion, sensory, and culture. My 7 years old was bored after 1 hour. Maybe a toddler would have a better adventure than we did. I wish I could say we had a great time, but nothing has changed since my 12 year old had our first visit. She was only 2 years old. I wish they would upgrade some of the exhibits. read more

Took my 3 year old to this museum on a Friday around 11AM. We purchased tickets in advance and had no issues getting in. Masks are required at this location at all times- which I find ridiculous more than 2 years after the pandemic. Regardless, we complied. It was the Friday before Labor day so it was quite warm outside, I was disappointed the AC wasn't on. There were large fans blowing throughout. There are about 3 "levels" for kids to explore. I let my little one roam free but there wasn't a whole lot that kept her interest. She particularly enjoyed the supermarket and the sandbox. Other than that- nothing else really made sense or was easily played with. The toddler area with the water table and slide were fun but very chaotic with bigger kids rough-housing. Wish there was more adherence to the age restrictions in those areas. My toddler was nearly run over several times in an area meant for her age group but much older kids. Overall, we were there for a little over an hour which was sufficient in tiring out an active toddler but I thought it was a tad overpriced for what we got. There's no food or drink allowed in the museum and masks are required. read more

I went with a friend and her daughters for a day. With the Cool Culture pass we were all free which was great. Given that the visit was during a break it was understandable that it was crowded. The exhibits are cool and have so much variety. I can say my issue is there's no one around for maintain them. For the store to shop there's no one to put the items back so the kids can continue to shop. So the parents end up doing it. In some of the areas items needed to be repaired. The water station needed a bit of work. And more smocks for more kids to be able to use the space. Overall it was a good visit and I would recommend. read more

My two sons and I went to wash our hands and wipe our feet before exiting the premises in the restroom on the first floor at closing time. When my boys entered the boys' restroom it was filthy and there was a significant amount of paper towels in the sink area, so they asked to wash up in the girls' bathroom with me. Unfortunately, there were no paper towels in there, so I ask them to run to the boys' restroom and bring a few back. I literally stood in the doorway of the boys' restroom watching them when a custodial worker named CHLOE, came up from behind me and started yelling at me stating that I cannot go into the boys' bathroom. I turned to her and tried to explain that my boys were simply grabbing paper towels and I was waiting for them but that did not suffice. She proceeded to yell obscenities at me, told me the get out of the museum, and then told me to get a job, all in front of my two young children ages 5 and 9. I am beyond appalled at this incredibly unprofessional behavior! read more

I was looking forward to coming here with my 9 month old but I guess I should take him when he's a little older because he did not seem that interested... and I don't blame him. The parts of the museum we visited was pretty bare-boned, such as the mini L&B pizza shop, the grocery store, the Mexican bakery, etc. All the props were just thrown everywhere and I think they need to fix it up a bit. Everything looked worn down and old. There was a water section of the museum that we didn't bother going into but maybe one day we will when my baby is older. Also, the gift shop is overpriced so I didn't go too crazy in there. Thank goodness I got in for free. I can't imagine paying full price for this museum. read more

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What a wonderful place to spend the day with children. They have activities for all ages of children and it is very educational.