This program has been canceled. Check out upcoming Museum on Wheels stops.
Head to Brownsville for a block party filled with engaging art activities hosted by our new Museum on Wheels! Conceived in partnership with the Brooklyn community, this mobile museum can pull up anywhere in Brooklyn with touchable selections from our collection of teaching objects—plus plenty of fun. All ages are welcome to express your creativity and enjoy art-making, games, and giveaways from Yadestiny Treasure Chest, Island Pops, and Brooklyn Tea.
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Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served.
This program is created in partnership with Brownsville Community Justice Center and Project EATS.
Activities
Seed bomb–making
In this eco-friendly art activity, join Project EATS to make seed bombs—small bundles of soil, clay, and seeds—designed to bring greenery to urban spaces.
Mini–boom boxes
Build your own mini–boom box and express your visual style. Use collage materials to bring your wireless speaker to life!
Nail art
Celebrate personal expression and art history by creating custom nail decals inspired by iconic works in the Brooklyn Museum’s Arts of Africa and Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Near Eastern Art collections.
Touch tour
Get hands-on! Use your sense of touch to discover artworks from our collection. Each 15-minute interactive demonstration accommodates up to 15 attendees.
Games and play
Grab some chalk, play a game of dominos, or test your skills at cornhole and checkers! Look out for drop-in double Dutch lessons with Jazzy Jumpers and bubble demonstrations by BubbleMan Stephen Duncan.
