I have been seeing their reels on social media for a while now and finally made it up to New York to see the museum. It's fairly simple to get to the museum from Manhattan via public transit. Located in Williamsburg, a short distance from the Morgan Ave subway station. It can be a bit tricky to get into the building, you may have to buzz the intercom to get access to the building, go down the stairs once you're in, and follow the signs. The museum itself is one good sized room with a separate area serving as a gift shop. The exhibition room is well organized and has a lot packed into it. Along with labeled specimens, there are signs explaining the history of skeletons in medical education, and various ways those skeletons were obtained over the ages. Fun fact, up until the mid 1980s, anyone could buy a real skeleton from your choice of several companies. The staff treats the bones with respect and provides details on why they have created the museum to house the specimens and continue to use them for educational purposes after their original purchasers have died or no longer need them. They're eager to answer questions and share their knowledge. Alas I didn't get to meet the resident museum cat, Bone Jovi, as he had decided he was finished with greeting people for the day. I was in the museum for about 2 hours or so, I like to read everything, so other people may make it through more quickly. It's good for an afternoon or morning activity. The gift shop is full of fun stuff. They have items for kids and adults ranging from toys up to modern resin "teaching" bones that medical students use today in place of real human bones. Definitely check this place out! read more

My friends and I went to the bone museum and we loved it! The staff was super friendly and we got to learn about various rate bone illnesses, malformation and history on how medical students had to get their own skeletons and often got Indian bones. So much history to be had here, definitely worth a nice knowledge boost! read more

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Aesthetic: It's a museum, filled with bones Service: Excellent Parking: None Rating: 5/5, this was my favorite attraction on our trip. I'm a massage therapist and anatomy is my favorite subject, so all of the injuries were so cool to see in person! Bone Jovi was cool as hell, I'm glad I was able to meet the baby! read more

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We've had the Bone Museum in Brooklyn on our hit list for quite some time. We finally made it and we are so glad we did! We were there on a weekday so parking wasn't an issue at all. We parked about a block away. Finding the door isn't tricky as long as you keep your eyes open. There are a few signs along the way like little bread crumbs to lead you in. Once inside the building, you're greeted by the Star Kitty Cat of the Bone Museum; the one & only, Sir Bone Jovi. This is an added bonus to the amazingly educational experience at this small but quite impressive bone museum. read more

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This niche museum is absolutely worth traveling to this part of Brooklyn. It is a little hard to find from the outside, but do not give up because it may very well become the highlight of your trip. I was in awe of everything here and had been excited to visit for a long time after following them on social media. The exhibits are fascinating, the information is incredibly engaging, and I think I read every single word because it was just that cool. The staff were welcoming, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. read more

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I absolutely loved this place. When I travel I always look up oddity places to visit. This was on my NYC list. So glad I was able to make it. Even the friend I traveled with enjoyed this place. Upon arrival the greeter gives you so much info about this place and how the bones came to be. Not only are you greeted by a human, but they have a resident cat! After the initial info, then we walked around and read all about the bones and their stories. I'd definitely come back again! Very cool place, great stories, nice gift shot, cool cat, friendly and knowledgeable staff. read more

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Fascinating museum featuring human bones, with lots of info about human physiology and medical science. Well worth the trip to Brooklyn to see it. read more

This small museum dedicated to human osteology houses the largest public display of human bones on the East coast. It's a one of a kind place where the public can learn about human skeletal system and medical trade. Admission is $20. Quirky and educational-- 5 stars. read more

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Really cool educational exhibits, definitely recommend for an afternoon walkabout. Not a huge museum, but good for an hour or two.

A cool, niche museum with real human bones on display. Great for future medical professionals. As a bonus, they have the nicest cat ever! read more

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Fantastic vist. Raja was very knowledgeable in all the questions we asked. The specimens were laid out in great order with detailed descriptions. Met Bone Jovi as well. read more

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Really nice space and collection. Brought a big group near opening and they easily accommodated us. An informational experience for all.

just a heads up, when you buy your ticket, thats not for the whole group. you must purchase 1, then refresh the page and place an order again. you must refresh and buy 1 ticket per person. there is not a drop down option to add more then 1 ticket at once. ring the door bell outside, or wait for someone to exit like we did. then follow the signs towards the back end of the building. the museum itself is 1 room. but there are items to read and learn about from ceiling to floor. the guide will speak to you for about 10 mins then youre on your own. they will be there for you to ask otherquestions you may have. i would say a solid 1 hour will be good for this spot. plenty of photo opps, very educational, cute merch and at the end there are 3 or 4 bones you are allowed to hold. say hello to the bone kitty. kid friendly. read more

Y'all, I was not expecting much, I really wasn't. I thought this was going to be some itty-bitty room with a few bones and a couple of placards. WOW was I wrong - this is a well-curated, information-dense, fascinating exhibition of skulls, femurs, vertebrae, and all the many things that can happen to bone (uncontrolled growth, cancer, scoliosis, etc etc - and there is so much to see/read/learn that I could have stayed in this place all damned day. Come for the cool bones, stay for the exploded skeletons that are just stunning pieces of artistry in addition to being really interesting to analyze anatomically. Masha was working when I went yesterday, and she is a wealth of information - we asked a lot of questions, and she was never without further info, and even gave us MORE info than what we asked for - you could tell she really enjoys educating (and sharing her love of the collection), and she was so welcoming and warm. And for just $20?? Run. Go go go. Support this place, even if it's a bit of a hike for ya on the subway. Also - I wanted to buy absolutely everything in the gift shop. read more

Such a fascinating museum! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and were more than happy to answer any questions about the bones. All of the bones had explanations attached so that we could understand what we were looking at. Loved the experience and I'd go again. read more

If you haven't already... please check out this museum. The collection sheds light on the history of bone trade. It provides a full time line and allows you to connect the dots as to the how and why bones were collected. It is centered around the medical field, and how bones were used for that purpose, but even if you're not in the medical field you'll enjoy this. I love how easy it was to follow the timeline of the bone trade from how it was used for medical students to grave snatchers, not to mention that it allows the general public an up close look at bones. I got a t-shirt, which they were nice enough to order for me to my house as they were out of stock. The t-shirt took a while to arrive but they were sweet enough to sent me a Bone Museum pocket calendar, which I loved! Again... visit them, they are amazing and I've never been to a location like it. read more

Amazing hidden gem in Brooklyn. We were visiting from Kansas City and anyone can enjoy this spot. My girlfriend is a bone nerd and I don't know much about that kinda stuff but I really learned a lot and had a great time! Students get in for cheaper too, so that's a plus! The merch is also really cool! read more

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Absolutely amazing! they have QR codes throughout the museum to listen to more information about the gallery.

super cool spot with a great cat n great staff. Would come again and the gecko room is included !

We are so lucky to even have access to this kind of curated collection of human bones in Bushwick! Jon's design aesthetic and wealth of historical knowledge of the bone trade is forever fascinating. As an artist, having access to different variations of human bones is invaluable to my work. I highly recommend stopping by and chatting with Jon and/or any of his knowledgeable staff. read more

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This meticulously researched and beautifully curated collection uniquely serves both educational and honorable purposes. The staff is welcoming and enthusiastic and both the topics and the artifacts are not presented anywhere else that I know of. This shouldn't be missed by anyone with human or medical interests. read more

Went here today because I was interested in the bones. The employees are super informed and really sweet. I got to talking with a couple of them in the gift shop about an unidentified lizard bone tattoo I have and they actually talked with some guys with this reptile exhibit they're working on opening next month so we ended up getting to peak at the reptiles in there too. They're all clearly passionate and ethical people, acting with kindness. This is a highlight of my entire week. Awesome exhibits and awesome staff. I recommend a team building escape room esque vibe for your next employee party btw. read more

jons bone looked really fucking cool highly recommend checking out these bones. was geeked and even helped carry me in apex after i purchased some bones as souvenirs for my kids. read more

Amazing collection with very helpful and enthusiastic staff. I loved learning about medical history and different conditions. Highly recommend. read more

A seriously cool new spot. Jon Ferry of Jon's Bones has opened a little "museum" that shows off an impressive collection of retired medical skeletons and bones as well as information on the history of cadaver law and the bone trade. Jon was there to give us a tour and answer questions which was really enjoyable. It was really interesting to see how different illnesses are visible (like scurvy) in the bones on display and it was really cool to learn about the sources for all the bones. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Went a few days ago with a friend--very well curated and organized space! Small but dense, informative, and surprisingly neither too cramped nor too empty. A section of books to look through is also a welcome surprise, alongside a small but enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend for a fun trip, and absolutely ask Jon and the others questions about the displays! They are always eager to teach and discuss. read more

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A very important and engaging stop that is not to be missed. The displays and exhibits are all super educational, entertaining, informative, fascinating, and highly engaging. Whether you are an artist, science buff, anatomy nerd, or curious explorer, you will definitely find the bone museum a deeply memorable experience! read more

What a wonderful hidden gem in Bushwick. Amazing collection and fascinating history, will definitely be coming back again. read more

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truly a one of a kind museum space, brilliant and illuminating, I went in expecting to be creeped out and enjoy the splendor of the body but was left with that and so much more. An amazing staff who are filled with knowledge are on call to answer your questions and great wall text explain the history of the bone trade. great and silly merch too. I am so happy I popped in. you can spend 15 minutes or and hour here enjoying all they have to offer! Its not some haunted house but a lovely place to learn about oddities and the corporeal! read more

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A fascinating selection of bones, and they have the coolest employees too! Definitely recommend if you're looking for something different to do read more

Great collection, interesting history, definitely a cool thing to do in this part of Brooklyn.