I continue to visit and appreciate everything Brooklyn Museum has to offer. It's one of my favorite…read moremuseums! I was the lucky recipient recently to be invited to the new Monet + Venice exhibit. A private event with delicious Venice inspired appetizers and wine along with a private viewing of the exhibit (running until February 2026). The museum seems to have undergone renovations from since my last visit and every time I go, their exhibits take my breath away. The current Monet exhibit is no exception. I love the work of Monet and this dreamy collection of Venice, water lillies and more is a must see. Brooklyn Museum stands proud on Eastern Parkway adjacent to another favorite of mine--Brooklyn Botwnic Garden. Two amazing institutions. Catch this exhibit and enjoy all Brooklyn Museum has to offer.

I used to love it here for years, but it's gotten too popular and lost the charm it had for me…read more The popularity is great for the museum itself. It's experienced an undeniable glow up. People I could never get to step a toe in a museum now beg me to come with them to see some trendy exhibit they heard about. Marketing has improved immensely. They've expanded their reach beyond geeks and schoolchildren to a wide variety of people, and that's good. It keeps the museum alive. It's just no longer one of my favorite places personally. What I miss the most are the old First Saturdays that no one knew about. I'd look forward to them all month like a child looks forward to Christmas. It felt like Brooklyn's best kept secret. Now you have to preregister to get sardined. I'm not much of a noisy crowd person, so I end up leaving early the rare occasion I attempt to go. I do enjoy the salsa parties. Those are fun. Staff can be rude as all else. I've never personally had an issue, but I've seen some uncalled for behavior towards other patrons, especially if they give touristy vibes. The littlest thing can set someone off. It's completely uncalled for.

The Lightscape show at the Brooklyn botanical gardens is a must see. If you are looking for…read moresomething to do in the evening, check out the BBG. The sights, the sounds, the artistry, a holiday wonderland. Pro tip; wear warm clothes and comfortable walking shoes. The staff here is great. Visit one of the concession stands for a hot beverage to sip as the stroll along the trail. Just one more thing to love about Brooklyn.

Forget about getting a membership. They make it so impossible digitally! So many apps and…read moredownloads. And you have to wait days before it is even valid! Simply horrible!! A complete waste of time and money!

This museum is such a hidden gem. I loved the exhibition layout where you walk from floor to floor…read moreand discover the different decades and wars of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. There are unique interactive items in the exhibition and they are expertly explained. This is perfect for an American studies class field trip or for anyone interested in boats! Personally, I love museums and this one is one of the best in Brooklyn. There are cool movies and explanations and I feel like you can learn something new every time. If you are ever heading to the Brooklyn bridge or DUMBO -- I highly recommend going out of your way for a little bit to check this museum out!

Great museum. 1) It…read moreis FREE! 2) It has a giant anchor from an assault ship and a 200+ year old cannon. 3) Excellent place to learn about the shipping/maritime importance Brooklyn had.

Game night!!!! If you're looking a place to hang out with retro/indie games and have drink with the…read moregang, this is the place for you. This place is pretty sweet as you enter and feel the inner child/nerd come out. It's great place to bring the boys out to hang out, a place decent date night with your partner and for anybody in general. The employees were nice to introduce me to their specialty drinks and other items. I ended up getting the Appletini which had a somewhat sweet yet sour taste. Pretty good 7/10. I do recommend playing the weather simulator game since it has a bunch of options to play solo and coop. Then there's the box bird game that pins two players to collect as much points as you can. Pretty simple. I did enjoy this fighting game that doesn't require much knowledge. It has your simple lows and heavys and an auto combo. Pork was a great character to play with. Definitely recommend coming here

Absolutely LOVEEEE this place. The arcade games are all so creative and so fun to get lost in…read more Especially the fact that they're FREE!!!! So it really pulls you into this sort of portal where you're fully locked in on games and then you look up and its been 3 hours, love it. Drinks are fine but they are a great price. Got the Waaaluigi which was really tasty and pretty unique! The wonder punch was a classic tropical rum drink and good but was a little watery. Absolutely LOVE the music here, both live and regular music through the speakers once the live shows are done. They also have a backyard outdoor courtyard that is perfect for a quick break to touch grass before going back in and screentimemaxxing again

If you are looking for art tours in NYC, you can stop looking -- you've found the best one. I…read morefound Emily a few months back while looking to give my wife several art tours as a gift. Emily helped me pull together a special gift and we had the first tour today. Emily is a remarkably talented guide, combining both incredible knowledge with a gift for storytelling. We spent several hours today at the Met with Emily and she was able to make the tour interesting and engaging for both my wife, who has background in art history, and myself, an art novice. Emily deftly crafted an itinerary based on my wife's favorite types of art while also bringing to life pieces that we'd previously have walked by without any second thought. Truly cannot recommend Emily more highly enough. We have two more tours with her and are so, so excited.

We recently had the pleasure of taking 2 private tours with Emily at both the MET and the MoMA…read more She is highly knowledgeable, and had interesting insights into the art and the artists. If you want an informative focused tour through these enormous collections with someone who knows their stuff, I highly recommend visiting them with Emily. Thank you Emily - for 2 unforgettable days!

When my sister told me about a museum dedicated to the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal, I…read morecouldn't believe it. Could there really be a space focused on such a specific event, and how do you even get enough pieces to make it a complete museum? However, my curiosity made me want to check out THNK1994, and I was really glad I did. My sister and I went with my nephew, and I will admit that this place may seem lame if you didn't grow up knowing about this 1994 Olympic scandal. We tried to make our excitement contagious, but he could not be bothered. However, we enjoyed seeing the tabloid covers, memorabilia, and artwork inspired by the Harding/Kerrigan kerfuffle. There was one floor each dedicated to both skaters, and it was fun talking to the owners about the inspiration behind the museum. The museum also has rotating exhibits: when I was there, they had a Real Housewives-inspired show. It's a kitschy, campy place that is definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a unique experience!

Hands down the best attraction in Brooklyn right now. The insanely intelligent and hilarious Matt…read moreand Viviana have created a beautiful space that showcases social phenomenons through artifacts and beautiful pieces of art. The events they host are a blast and are cheaper than stupid cover fees at your favorite bar or club. All the hype you're reading online is real, go see it for yourself.

This was such a fun museum from start to finish, an old subway station converted into a museum for…read morethe public. Parking is a bit tricky in the area, we were very lucky to find street parking a block over. We spent 2 hours in the museum and feel like we still didn't finish. This museum talks about the history of NY transit, all the way back to the 1800s. From old turnstiles to seats on the bus, and vintage subway cars that you can sit in on the lower floor, there are a lot of exhibits that you can touch and sit in. It's nice to see the changes chronologically presented and what specific changes took place. There are models of old subway cars, and trams and different kinds of subway cards that we officially have stopped using. Great place to spend 2-3 hours here wandering around.

We came to the Transit Museum after reading the very positive reviews. I had high hopes for the…read moremuseum and I was still very impressed with how much history and the superb presentation of the NY City subway system. The museum is located in the decommissioned Court Street station at the Corner of Schermerhorn St. and Boerum Place. To enter to go down the steps into the station and purchase a ticket at the old ticket booth. The fee is totally reasonable. The displays take the visitor from the origins of the subway and how it was created. There are amazing pictures of city streets with deep trenches creating the underground tunnels used by the trains. There are excellent descriptions of how the workers relocated gas and water lines allowing these services to continue uninterrupted while construction continued. There are many artifacts from the construction period including the tools that they used, ID's of the workmen, and so much more. Frankly, there is so much to take in, it requires more than one visit to really absorb all that is on offer. There are old turnstiles that you can go through. It's amazing to think that people didn't hop them way back when. There is an incredible display and description of the tokens that were used including the cost increases. There is also a presentation of slugs that were used to get through the turnstiles without paying. And how they messed up the turnstiles. Then of course a great exhibit of the electronic paying system including a display of the Metrocards through the years. There are amazing old signs from the subway that bring you back to how it felt to navigate stations. One thing that I would have really appreiciated and I did not see, was a discussion of the three subways systems-IRT, IND, and BMT that were finally merged. On the lower level on two different tracks are multiple old subway cars. The display has the cars from the when the subway began and all of the iterations until today. The cars include when each car was used, the kind of material used to make the seats and the advances each represented. There is also information about how the system is 'overseen' and the painfully slow technical improvements to make the subway more efficient while remaining safe. The museum has something for everyone who has taken a ride on the subway. It is a truly worthwhile visit for people who want to learn more about the texture of what makes New York the city that it is.

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.

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.

I'm really glad the Brooklyn Historical Society ended up merging with the BPL system and became the…read moreCenter for Brooklyn History. They managed to retain most of the charm, with the spectacular Othmer Library still intact and unchanged. I love coming here for the occasional events as the building itself offers a ton of rooms and spaces for group learning. There is a little gift shop on the left side of the entrance, if you are interested in supporting the BPL through merch.

Thank you Captain David for making this school field trip a fun and educational experience for the…read moreschool kids as well as the adults. Came here as a parent chaperone; and learned so much about this little boat that's docked at the Red Hook barge. The captain of this small vessel came out to greet us and presented us with the rich history of how this boat came about. The children were in awe of how Captain David explained the mechanics and the details of this boat, towards the end Captain David even entertained kids with his juggling tricks. Overall, a great educational experience

Wow, this place is awesome and way off the beaten track. Essentially it's across the street (to…read morethe west) of Fairway in Redhook. It's a floating barge that doubles as a "classroom and showboat." Apparently it's the last covered wooden barge of its kind and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We stopped in Thursday night and talked with the proprietor (ie the guy who lives on the boat with his family). There's an awesome George Rhoads kinetic sculpture and some fascinating pictures and historical items. Admission was free (although a donation was suggested). I would highly recommend a visit if you happen to be in the area during the hours they're open!