The very first museum of its type in the nation, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum isn’t easy to get to from Manhattan, but it rewards those who make the trek (there’s a shuttle from the nearest subway stop many days of the week; check the museum’s website). Taking as its inspiration that children love to play at working, the museum gives them a number of places in which to “toil.” There’s a garden where they can plant things and learn about botany, a pretend restaurant and grocery store where they can “feed” their parents, a “building brainstorm” area that teaches the basics of architecture and engineering with blocks and other building toys, and more. And for those who end up spending the entire day there (it happens!), there’s an on-site cafe.
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The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Hours
Wed–Sun 10am–5pm
Transportation
Subway: 3 to Kingston Ave., A to Nostrand Ave., C to Kingston/Throop Ave
Phone
718/735-4400
Prices
Admission: $13, free for those under the age of 1
Web site
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Map
145 Brooklyn Ave New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.