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Brooklyn Museum of Art
Type: Art Museums, Museums
10Best Says
One of the largest museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum boasts some 1.5 million pieces of artwork. The first-floor features "Infinite Blue," a special collection that presents blue in all its... Read More
One of the largest museums in the country, the Brooklyn Museum boasts some 1.5 million pieces of artwork. The first-floor features "Infinite Blue," a special collection that presents blue in all its varieties with works from ancient times to the present day. After meandering through, visit the second floor for a peek at Asian art before continuing upward to one of the finest collections of Egyptian art in the world. The fourth and fifth floors display American decorative arts and a melange of American paintings and sculpture, with related items from the Spanish Colonial and Native American holdings. Besides the unparalleled exhibits, visitors may see live music performances, view film screenings, or take in literary readings.
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Hours:
- Museum: Wed, Fri-Sun 11am-6pm; Thu 11am-10pm
Admissions:
- Adult $16; Senior $10; Student $10; Child (0-19) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Andrea Wien
New York Local Expert
- Museums: "One ticket gets you into the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. If you don't mind crowds, visit both for free on the first Saturday of the month."
- Best for Museums Because: Apart from being spectacular in its own right, it's surrounded by great neighbors: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Public Library, Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Children's Museum.