Brooklyn Museum

Learn

We’re all artists here! Enjoy classes, camps, educator resources, and other offerings for creators of all kinds. No matter your age or ability, you can make art that inspires at the Brooklyn Museum.

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Programs

Together, we create a brave space where all are welcome to learn, listen, and play.

Access programs

This community is committed to being accessible to all. Take part in programming specially tailored for visitors with disabilities.

Art-making

You’re not here just to look. Attend one of many art-making programs and create your own masterpieces.

Camps

Whether it’s winter break or summertime, camp is where it’s at. Kids can learn about artists, experiment with mediums, connect with fellow art fans, and show off their work.

Classes and workshops

Art-makers of all ages and experience levels can brush up on their skills in these educational programs.

Conferences and symposia

Dive deep into the subject of your choice at these focused events featuring expert insights.

Fellowships and internships

Get to work with one of the Museum’s fellowships or paid internships, available for both teens and adults.

Language and literacy

Educators, bring your adult literacy students in for a tour, or sign up for a semester-long partnership. English learners, practice your conversational skills in discussions inspired by art!

Online

Can’t make it in person? Log on and learn from the comfort of home with online programs. Plus, scroll down to check out digital resources.

School programs and partnerships

Find out how to bring classes into the Museum for K–12 visits, or collaborate via a school partnership.

Talks and readings

Don’t miss high-profile conversations and joyous literary programs with today’s most exciting authors, artists, thinkers, and activists.

Tours and group visits

Go deep with the collections and exhibitions on public or private group tours. Verbal description and ASL tours are also available, among other accessible programs.

Who’s visiting?

Check out dedicated visitor hubs to find educational programs and other offerings.

First-time visitors

Adults

Members

Families and kids

Teens

Groups

Educators

Students and scholars

Exhibitions

Don’t sleep on the educational and ever-evolving exhibitions that make the Brooklyn Museum what it is: visionary, cutting-edge, community-minded, and the place to be.

Explore all exhibitions

Educational resources

Black and white coloring page illustration of an abstract painting

For kids

Kids can broaden their Brooklyn Museum experience by engaging with the collections from home.

Close up detail of a white ceramic jar with a blue fish set in an aquatic scene

For educators

Teachers, build your knowledge base and skill set with digital resources and professional development opportunities.

Toby Devan Lewis Education Center

The Toby Devan Lewis Education Center at the Brooklyn Museum, January 2024. (Photo: Alexander Severin)

Where everyone’s an artist

The renovation of the Toby Devan Lewis Education Center was made possible by generous support from the Mayor’s Office of New York City, the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, and the New York City Council. Special thanks to Barbara M. Vogelstein for her leadership and commitment as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Leadership support was provided by Toby Devan Lewis.

Major support was provided by Regina Aldisert and Arline and Norman Feinberg.

Additional support was provided by Sarah Arison and Thomas Wilhelm, Bank of America, Deenie and Frank Brosens, Michi and Charles Jigarjian, Marley Blue Lewis and Yevgeny Vilensky, Barbara and Richard W. Moore, and Barbara and John Vogelstein.

Thank you to the Museum’s supporters

Leadership support for education at the Brooklyn Museum is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Jonathan D. and Mark C. Lewis Foundation, and Holly Peterson.

Major support is provided by the Arts and Letters Foundation; E.A. Michelson Philanthropy; the Henry and Lucy Moses Fund, Inc.; and Sue Hostetler Wrigley and Beau Wrigley.

Generous support is provided by Ameriprise Financial; the Constans Culver Foundation; the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation; Epstein Teicher Philanthropies; the Keith Haring Foundation; the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust; National Grid; and Betsy Witten.

Additional support is provided by the Laurence W. Levine Foundation, the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, Joanna Pozen and Anna Brenner, and the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.