Brooklyn Children’s Museum Programs

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Programs take place at Brooklyn Children’s Museum and include exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures. Exhibits and programs are rooted in interdisciplinary and inquiry-based learning grounded in the museum’s collection, with a focus on sensory learning through hands-on, physical experiences. The programs also include an appreciation of culture and community, with attention to socio-emotional learning, interpersonal relationships, stimulating parent-child dialogue, providing family resources, and empowering children to think of themselves as agents of community change with responsible and civic engagement.

• Schedule: Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm

Brooklyn Children’s Museum was founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum. It is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Inspired by the energy of its borough, the museum’s mission is to create experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity, and cultivate joyful learning. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, it serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with its exhibits and programs. In its work and business practices, the museum commits to serving all families regardless of ability to pay, building community for parents and children, reaching beyond its walls into schools and other neighborhoods, using local vendors and supporting small businesses, employing Brooklyn residents and paying 100% of health premiums for staff, their spouses, and dependents, and providing space and sharing resources with other Brooklyn-based community-based organizations.

Last updated February 6, 2026.