Brooklyn Museum
Park · Brooklyn, NY
About
Unlike Manhattan's mega-museums, the Brooklyn Museum offers world-class collections without the overwhelming crowds. Founded in 1897 as the anchor of a planned cultural district (alongside Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden), this museum is a favorite among locals and travelers alike. Its permanent collection includes the iconic feminist installation "The Dinner Party" by Judy Chicago and a striking series of rooms salvaged from historic New York mansions and apartments. The vibe is upscale yet family-friendly, with a generally mixed crowd.
You'll find spacious galleries that let you breathe while viewing exhibits. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm. Regulars appreciate that it never feels as packed as the Met or MoMA, making it a calm spot for a queer-friendly cultural outing. Free wifi is available throughout. If you're looking to extend your art day, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is nearby, though it's a very different experience.
Located in Brooklyn, the museum sits near Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Prospect Park Zoo, making it part of a larger cultural and recreational complex.
Features
- ✓See Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party
- ✓Explore rooms from historic mansions
- ✓Free wifi throughout the museum
- ✓Short lines and spacious galleries
- ✓Located near Prospect Park
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 792 reviews. 55 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
More than a year ago, this reviewer mentioned feminist art, American art, Egyptian art, African art, and Judy Chicago's Dinner Party.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“A Gem to Behold”
This museum is the top choice in New York. There are no huge crowds, plenty of room to enjoy the exhibits, and top-tier collections that any major museum would envy. The reviewer was impressed by Judy Chicago's "the Dinner Party" and the assortment of rooms taken from New York mansions and apartments gathered over the past century.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brooklyn Museum LGBTQ+-owned or LGBTQ+-focused? +
The museum is LGBTQ+-friendly with a mixed-gay-straight crowd, but not specifically LGBTQ+-owned or focused. It does host inclusive exhibitions, like The Dinner Party.
What are the hours? +
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 11am to 6pm.
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