Brooklyn Children's Museum, Children's museum in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, United States
Description
Brooklyn Children's Museum is housed in multiple underground levels containing thousands of objects including musical instruments, masks, dolls, and educational fossils for young visitors. The space is designed for interactive learning through hands-on exploration.
History
The museum was founded in 1899 and became the first building in the United States designed specifically for children's learning and exploration. This founding marked the beginning of a new type of educational space in the country.
Culture
The World Brooklyn exhibition invites children to explore a miniature city where they can step into different roles through recreated shops and neighborhood settings. Visitors wander through spaces designed for hands-on play and discovery.
Practical
The building is arranged across multiple underground levels, so it's worth planning time to explore different floors. All areas are wheelchair accessible and elevators connect the levels together.
Did you know?
An expansion completed in 2008 made it the first certified green museum building in New York City. This renovation also doubled the original space of the building.
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