1. Brooklyn Museum
9.3
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · Prospect Park · 424 tips and reviews
Andrea Hong: One of my fave museums in the city, always with fresh & interesting exhibits in a beautiful space. Free on the first Sat of the month w live music & talks from 5-11pm, but any day is awesome here.
Raphael Langenscheidt: Awesome museum, with free admission if you go at the right time. Plus - awesome changing exhibits, like the incredible Faile exhibit.
Michelle Wiles: One of my favorite NYC museums- the exhibits are curated so well and often tell a fresh story about the artist. The architecture is also stunning on its own.
3. New York Transit Museum
9.2
99 Schermerhorn St (Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews
Howcast: Check out the On the Streets: New York's Trolleys and Buses exhibit! Public transportation has a lot of history.. and allows for a cheaper commute! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2snSOqQ6b_w Read more.
Roger Schonfeld: Highly recommended both for the exhibits - interesting for adults but many child-friendly too - as well as the amazing vintage subway cars that you can explore.
Manda Shettleton: Absolutely worth your day and your $7. Tons of trains (I mean a ton), interactive exhibits, and history. Will keep all ages entertained for hours. In a decommissioned subway station. BYO lunch area!
4. MoCADA
7.9
80 Hanson Pl (S Portland Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Fort Greene · 5 tips and reviews
MuseumNerd: The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art has an excellent schedule of contemporary art exhibits by and/or about black people around the world. Go. See. Learn. Enjoy.
Compass: The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts hosts rotating art exhibits across the African and Afro-Carribean and African-American disciplines.
Anthony: such a lovely addition to the neighborhood. they even have yoga! check the exhibits they are a real treat
5. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
9.5
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 321 tips and reviews
goop: From the Japanese Tea Garden to the Lily-Pad exhibit, the Rose Garden and places to stop for a snack and a drink throughout, this is a great place to stroll or spend a day with the kids. Read more.
Fodor's Travel: On Tuesdays, Saturdays (from 10 am to 12 pm), and additional select dates and times throughout the year, admission is free of charge for visitors wishing to explore the various gardens and exhibits.
Lauren Dellaquila: Free entry before 10am on Saturdays and Tuesdays! The gift shop is definitely worth a visit. There are a ton of adorable exhibits and events for kids🌲🌱🌷🌼🍄🌲
Beverly Williams: Black Lives Matter Exhibit☆ Bob McNeil spoken word artist and poet one of guest performers♡
DUMBO BID: Founded in DUMBO in 1995, this gallery supports emerging, under-recognized mid-career and women artists in the creation and exhibition of new work. Read more.
KelSo Beer Co.: First Thursday of the month usually has beer tasting and live music.
7. Pioneer Works
9.4
159 Pioneer St (btwn Conover & Van Brunt St), Brooklyn, NY
Event Space · Red Hook · 38 tips and reviews
Matias Kalwill: Workshops, exhibitions, music, outdoors hangout spot. Look out for Second Sundays every month.
Kelsey✨: Second Sunday of the month Pioneer Works features open studios, exhibitions and live music.
Oz Lubling: The dia.beacon of Brooklyn. An amazing space with interesting art. Make sure you check out the unique garden.
8. Old Stone House
8.0
336 3rd St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Central Slope · 16 tips and reviews
Casey Smith: Make sure to check out the Great Room upstairs to see some cool art exhibits and mingle over refreshments when events are taking place.
Ehtesh Choudhury: Nice tiny museum. The exhibit inside talks about the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Brooklyn.
Leo Kim: Despite the fact that they are located right next to a children's playground and a kids sports field, they will kick you and your children off of their lawn in the most snotty way.
10. Brooklyn Navy Yard
9.1
63 Flushing Ave (btwn Navy St & Clinton Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Brooklyn Navy Yard · 20 tips and reviews
City of New York: One of Brooklyn’s premier economic engines since 1801, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to BLDG 92, a fascinating exhibition space and visitor’s center that pays tribute to the Yard’s history.
naveen: Be sure to take a walk up to the roof deck.
Mike Bloomberg: Today, I was here to present "A Stronger, More Resilient New York," the City's long-term plan to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate: http://bit.ly/109Oi9f
11. The City Reliquary
7.2
370 Metropolitan Ave (Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Williamsburg · 24 tips and reviews
Aarthi D.: Super cool tiny museum with relics of New York past, hence the name. The special exhibits are really well done. Inexpensive and just generally fascinating.
Daniel Tewfik: Check out the Mazel Tough exhibit. Drawings and information on Jewish gangsters of the Prohibition.
Sam B: Very quirky little musuem, well worth the trip. Current Roller Disco exhibit is fun.
David Blackman: Artsy bookstore/publisher with art books, children's books and hipster books. Always has a great art exhibit on the wall, usually photography. Great readings here too,
* p A u L * C: Maybe the best bookstore in Brooklyn. Great choice and cool, inside vibe.
MoRiza: Good stock of photography books.
Joseph Kennedy: Half of the interactive exhibits aren't functioning properly and the cafeteria could use some healthier options. Otherwise, worth a visit
Christina Yin: Perhaps it was because it was a free weekend day, the museum was packed full of kids. Personally, I prefer LICM over brooklyn. The exhibits here are a mess, the staff here aren't too attentive.
Chris Z: Great for kids. Nice blend of interactive and traditional exhibits. Don't miss all the animals in the basement!
15. The Wick
7.8
260 Merserole St., Brooklyn, NY
Concert Hall · East Williamsburg · 7 tips and reviews
Kevin Wilder: First time here, my friends took me for #RawArt where the exhibit different artist and drinks and big warehouse
Elie Bleier: Amazing lighting system. Good, non-deafening sound. Cool outdoor area.
Angel Garcia: Bout to get my Yaowa on at this Joell Ortiz Emilio Rojas venue