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Brooklyn Children's Museum

There are 2 different ways to get in. Start with the one that needs the least from you.

BrooklynA/C to Nostrand Ave; 3 to Kingston Ave; S shuttle to Franklin Ave
A grinning child holding up both hands in horn gestures on a New York street

Library card → Culture Pass

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

  1. Library card → Culture Pass

    A little setup

    Needs: Library card

    General admission to all exhibits

    • America's first children's museum (founded 1899). Hands-on exhibits for ages 0-10. Pay-as-you-wish Thursdays 2-5pm.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

  2. IDNYC — as a membership

    Set up first

    Needs: IDNYC

    Free admission for 1 person per visit for 1 year, member express entry on weekends/holidays, invitations to member-only events, monthly e-newsletter

    Worth: $55/year individual membership

    1. Get your IDNYC card
    2. Visit Brooklyn Children's Museum admissions desk in person
    3. Show your IDNYC card
    4. Complete membership registration
    Watch out: Free admission for 1 person per visit only (not family). 5-year rule applies. Must activate in person.

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Special programs, birthday parties, workshops
Official site (opens in new tab)