This place is PHENOM. As an American, I feel fairly educated on my culture. When I walked in to the…read moremuseum, however, I was instantly hit with HOW MUCH culture is outside of the states and how much more there is to learn. Vira's collection is incredible with over 500 pieces of ORIGINAL African art collected from villages throughout Africa. I would highly suggest checking it out or making donations to help keep them going!!

From the owner: The Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art (BSMAA)read more

This place has to be one of the best venues out there. A…read moremulti room established where many different things can go on during the night. The Staff here is extremely on point with everything from opening to closing they all make sure the nights are flawless. Mikael the bartender is heavenly with the customer service and he maintains a cool vibe and deminur. Juice the manager is there from the start till closing and is very detailed oriented. Juice gets the job done no matter what situations arise. Juice layed back chill and runs around all night to handle every single detail. All the employees here should be commended as everyone here leads by example and it's a pleasure to finally be in a bar with no attitudes and pettiness. Kudos Brooklyn Art Haus.

Another music/ bar/ viewing venue in BK...why not?! I came…read morefor the free comedy show that was taking place in the front side lobby area. Cute area to seat maybe 30+ people. It was very intimate space. There was a metal show going on at the same time in the music area. It made it difficult to say the least. The comics were already struggling in the jokes dept, the show inside made it even harder for them. Lol Outside of that, the drinks were good...the bartenders were a tiny bit slow, but they were nice. I'm sure I'll be back, but maybe not for the free comedy show.

I highly recommend going to Brooklyn Museum while the exhibit "What Season Is It, America?!" is…read morestill happening. If you're into an immersive experience this is for you. I won't ramble about it. Google it. And know that I was very emotional. I cried and left feeling things I didn't feel when I entered the exhibit. The permanent exhibits are incredible! So much Egyptian history in one space. It's not a giant museum. It's smaller, more quiet, easy to get around, and you don't feel rushed to get thru the entire thing in one trip. They have a ton of amazing paintings, especially impressive collection of African American art, furniture, and several impressive room setups as well. We went on a Sunday and it was "pay what you can" Other days can get quite expensive as they charge you multiple admission prices depending on what you want to see. The museum gift shop had a ton of posters for sale that really hit home in our current state of the world. We left with some free art from the exhibit and some posters from the shop. Will definitely return!

There is a parking lot at the museum and often street parking on one side of the museum…read more This is a wonderfully curated museum. We came mainly to see the Iris Van Herpen exhibition which was phenomenal. Also showing was Art of Manga, Hopi Kachina Dolls and Cézanne to Modigliani. This a polished small museum with appealing special exhibitions and an inviting permanent collection.

Came here for a Mitski concert on a chilly and rainy Tuesday. It's right next to the Vessel in…read moreHudson Yard. The building is beautiful. The concert hall has an area in the back with seat. After standing for a few hours, I really regretted not getting a ticketed seat for myself. So in the future, I'm glad that I have that option. Once you enter The Shed, you take the escalator upstairs to get to the concert hall. At the end of the concert, the doors open and lead you out right next to The Vessel so I thought that was a nice visual perk at the end of the concert. I hope I get a chance to come back and get to walk around the place and see a little bit more of it.

Performing arts/installation space that retracts when not in use to allow for a large open public…read moreplaza area. Located in Hudson Yards, it's near the Vessel and other attractions unique to this developed area. Now showing--This World of Tomorrow with Tom Hanks. Theater review: seating was 3 escalator flights up where most seats were good ones. Comfortable folding style chairs with the theater exhibiting good lighting and audio. There was a mobile bar during intermission that offered wine, water and soda for purchase. I didn't see any merchandise for sale. Production review: When I learned Tom Hanks would be performing Off Broadway in "This World of Tomorrow", I was eager to get tickets. Although the production is Off Broadway, the prices were definitely Broadway and no surprise there with headliner Tom Hanks--one of my top favorite actors of all time--in the starring role. The play takes place in the year 2089 and is all about time travel with Hanks' character--Bert--traveling back to 1939 during New York's World Fair. Without giving anything away, the storyline explores themes on falling in love, technology and what makes life meaningful. We really enjoyed the production which runs through December 21. Overall, it received positive reviews. Some were mixed and in my opinion, I thought the play should have been shaved down by 20 -30 minutes (it was 2 hours + 15 min with intermission). As a Tom Hanks fan, it was truly a delightful treat on a holiday weekend.

Knowing my fascination with the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of…read moreBrooklyn Heights or the Battle of Long Island), my son surprised me with this historical gem. The Old Stone House is located in the Park Slope neighborhood near the boundary with Gowanus. It sits adjacent to Washington Park. The house itself is a reconstruction of the original structure, which burned & was excavated. It uses some of the original stones and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An important site in the defeat of Washington's troops, it headquartered the British troops in the first major battle after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Old Stone House was even the earliest headquarters of the Brooklyn Dodgers. I continue to mourn the fact that they were moved from Brooklyn, having followed the team in my childhood with my Daddy. He instilled in me the love of baseball. Today the house is a wonderful museum with displays and exhibits of the Battle of Brooklyn. Most impressive is the large exhibit of miniature soldiers as they were positioned during that 1776 assault. Whether or not you're a Revolutionary War Historian, you'll learn much about the area and its place in history by visiting the Old Stone House.

Pretty cool small and free museum in Brooklyn. People were nice as well. Definitely worth visiting…read moreduring their limited hours.

They switched to coke and diet coke. 5 stars. I wish it had nicer seats but its a beautiful…read morehistoric cinema and that's real special.

BAM Cinemas is a historic theater located in the Peter Jay Sharp Building in Brooklyn. They not…read moreonly have new releases they also show independent and foreign films. The theater reminded me of what it used to be going to the theater. We were in Theater 3 and the entry was arched and the theater was ornate. There was so much seating, at least 150 seats, and there is not reserved seating. The seats do not recline , but do have cup holders. Leg room was a bit tight. Sound was excellent , it is surround sound and the screen was clear. A great place to watch a movie.

The New York Transit Museum is a public transportation museum that opened in Brooklyn, New York in…read moreJuly 1976. It was founded by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. The museum is located underground in the decommissioned Court Street subway station. Opened in 1936, the station was built to serve as a terminus for trains of the IND Fulton Street Line. Due to the proximity of other stations in the Downtown Brooklyn area, the Court Street station never saw much traffic and was abandoned by June 1946. After it was abandoned, the station was used as a filming location for a number of Hollywood films that include "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" (1974). As part of New York City's United States Bicentennial celebrations in 1976, members of the NYC Transit Authority built a New York City Transit Exhibit at the station. Although the exhibit was meant to only be open until September of that year, it proved to be so popular that it remained open and eventually became a permanent museum. The museum displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems in the greater New York City metropolitan region. Although the Court Street station is considered to be decommissioned, it is still technically an active subway station because it serves as a turnaround for the 6 line. My family and I recently visited the New York Transit Museum while we were spending the day in Brooklyn. To enter the museum, you need to descend a staircase that leads underground, just like you would at any subway station. This museum is so thorough at discussing the history of New York City's public transit system from the late 19th century right up to present day. Some of the artifacts that we saw on display included old subway turnstiles, bus fareboxes, subway tokens, payphones, train and trolley models, various types of vintage transit signs, and much more! The museum is also quite interactive, which was delightful for my two sons. They both loved riding on the various buses and subway trains. The platform level features two fully powered and operational subway tracks which contain many historic examples of New York City subway and elevated railway equipment on permanent display. This was the most fun museum that we've visited in a while and we highly recommend it to visitors to Downtown Brooklyn!

Such a cool museum, and totally worth the trek to Brooklyn :]…read more I loved all the displays of the turnstiles, as well as how each exhibit was set up. Touch everything and plan to spend at least a few hours there!

What a stunning theater! I enjoyed this establishment over the weekend for a concert experience,…read moreand was not disappointed one bit. There is spacious parking behind the building, which gave me great peace of mind. Getting into the building and through security was streamlined and easily manageable. The architecture and decor of the theater is so regal, I could not believe my eyes. My friend and I ordered drinks and popcorn and our bartender was very friendly and quick with service. Prices, of course, were on par with NYC theater prices (a drink costing about $25). We both loved the concert and would definitely come back here for another!

King's Theatre is absolutely beautiful. The architecture, décor, and overall atmosphere are…read morestunning. I've been twice...once in the orchestra and once in the mezzanine and there truly isn't a bad seat in the house. The seats are comfortable, spacious, and even have cup holders. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the bathrooms were sparkling clean. Since it's a historic theater, there are no elevators, so be prepared to take the stairs if you're sitting in the mezzanine. Also, the mezzanine has concession stands but no restrooms, so you'll need to go downstairs. Getting inside was a little hectic, but once everyone was seated, everything went smoothly. I recommend arriving early so you can explore the theater and take photos--there are so many beautiful spots. I couldn't take pictures during the show because the Jill Scott concert was acell phone-free experience. The only downside is that the concessions are pricey. My $22 drink from the bar was disappointing and definitely not worth the price. Overall, it's a gorgeous venue, and I'd absolutely come back.

As of September 14, 2023 the Center for Brooklyn History (now part of the NYPL system) has reopened…read moreafter renovations! This isn't the fanciest or biggest library, but it has a beautiful research library and all the librarians and staff are super nice and helpful. Plenty of great architecture. Not just the research library, but their main staircase and the brick and moulding outside. They have temporary exhibits as well as many fascinating speakers and programs.

The Center for Brooklyn History was not on our agenda. We were passing by and had a few minutes so…read morewent in. There is no fee to go since it is part of the Brooklyn Library system. And there is a library on the 2nd and 3rd floors. On the first floor, after you enter, there is a section in back with maps and historical artifacts on the walls. They play a slideshow on a loops displaying a Brooklyn neighborhood, what they are known for, and a bit on the history. We found that was very interesting. The room in comfortable, so we sat for a while and watch the show go by a few times. Restrooms are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The elevator is tiny - it holds two people. I chose to ride the elevator up, but to walk down. I noticed there were a number of oil paintings showing historical figures and historical Brooklyn. This is a great place to stop to learn more about Brooklyn and its neighborhoods. We didn't go into the actual library, but we did look through glass doors and saw many, many books. On the 3rd floor, there was a research library only available to historians. It would be interesting to get a peek in there.