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Brooklyn Museum

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

Brooklyn2/3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; or B/Q to Prospect Park; or 4/5 to Franklin Ave
Two visitors drawing a marble sculpture in a museum gallery, one seated with a tablet

Show almost any ID

“I'd like general admission please (pay what you wish)”

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

  1. Show almost any ID

    Walk in today

    Needs: Any ID

    Pay-what-you-wish (suggested contribution) for ALL visitors — no residency requirement

    Bring: No residency requirement — PWYW for everyone. For discounts: student ID, senior ID, etc.

  2. Library card → Culture Pass

    A little setup

    Needs: Library card

    General admission to all galleries and exhibitions

    • Enormous collection — Egyptian artifacts, feminist art (Sackler Center). Pay-what-you-wish admission available anyway. First Saturday of the month is free with extended hours.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Ticketed special exhibitions (typically $25). First Saturdays (first Sat of each month, 5-11pm) are free with special programming.
  • Special ticketed exhibitions (rare), special events
Official site (opens in new tab)