NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

When it was established in 1899, people thought the Brooklyn Children's Museum was an odd creation. A museum just for kids? There are no QUIET or DO NOT TOUCH signs here and children are encouraged to freely indulge the full range of their senses. Designed to make youngsters feel comfortable exploring the relationships between human culture, technology and the environment, the museum's vast range of displays and activities provide an exciting learning experience. Today, the museum, in a newly designed and "green" building, remains a dynamic resource for children throughout the region. A menagerie of resident animal friends and a permanent collection of more than 20,000 natural science objects and cultural artifacts enliven exhibits and presentations.

The new addition to the museum allows more room for families and school groups, and provides a new, larger home for Totally Tots, the museum's early-learning program for children five and under. The museum is next to Brower park, one mile from Grand Army Plaza.

Foreign-language Programs
The museum offers some programs, flyers and exhibition materials in Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish.  

• ADA Compliant Restrooms
• ATM
• Coat Check
• Disability Access: Fully accessible
• Disability Assistance:
  Vision: Large-print materials available.
• Gift Shops: KidShop: low-priced educational toys and games related to the museum's galleries
• On-Site Food: Kids Cafe: family-friendly drinks, snacks and meals
• On-Site Parking: On public streets
• Public Phone
• Reading Room
• Space Rental

Get involved with Brooklyn Children's Museum

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Donations through Brooklyn Children's Museum's Web site
• Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities for senior volunteers
• Memberships