Brooklyn Museum
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Brooklyn Museum - by John on Google





Description
The Brooklyn Museum is New York City's second largest museum and is housed in a Beaux Arts building built at the turn of the 20th century. The collections span American Art (paintings from the 19th to mid-20th centuries), Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Near Eastern Art (statuary, papyrus documents, etc.), Arts of the Islamic World (texts and objects), European Art from the Italian Renaissance to 19th century French paintings, Native American Art and arts from Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Access & Transport
The museum is in the north-eastern corner of Prospect Park in northern Brooklyn. The 'Eastern Parkway–Brooklyn Museum' station (2, 3, 4) is next to it and Botanic Garden (S) about 200m away. The closest bus stops are at Grand Army Plaza (B41, B69) and Washington Ave & St Johns Pl (B45) Direction info: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/directions
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a walk through Prospect Park
Environmental & Social
No data available. Some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Positive from a social perspective as it helps spread culture and the arts
Conclusion
The Brooklyn Museum would have stood out in most cities but in New York it contends with some heavyweight with more depth in their various collections and more world-famous artwork. We would recommend this venue to visitors keen on looking at a wide range of good art in general and not obsessed with one particular artist or artistic movement.
Key positive
Excellent Ancient Egypt collection and some good temporary exhibitions
Impressive building
Underground station next to it
Key negative
Not many 'masterpieces'
Regular closure of some sections
Suitability
Accessible. Children under 12-14yrs old may not be very interested by the art collections
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 40m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday11:00 - 18:00
Thursday11:00 - 18:00
Friday11:00 - 18:00
Saturday11:00 - 18:00
Sunday11:00 - 18:00