Plan your visit

Before planning your visit, check the MTA website for service changes, bus schedules, and accessibility updates.

Subway

During normal service, take the 2/3 to Eastern Parkway–Brooklyn Museum, which is a wheelchair-accessible station. Transfer to 2/3 from 4/5 (at Nevins Street) and B, D, Q, N, R, and LIRR (at Atlantic Terminal–Barclays Center). See MTA subway maps.

Bus

The closest bus stops are B41 and B69 at Grand Army Plaza and B45 at St. Johns Place and Washington Avenue.

Accessibility

The MTA offers Access-A-Ride drop-off and pick-up service from the Brooklyn Museum, in the small traffic circle entered from the stoplight on Eastern Parkway. Find out more about accessibility for visitors.

From Manhattan

Brooklyn Bridge; continue straight from the bridge about a half mile; left onto Atlantic Avenue for about 1.5 miles; right onto Washington Avenue for about a half mile to Eastern Parkway. The Museum is at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue. For the parking lot, cross Eastern Parkway to the parking entrance on the right (behind the Museum).

From Westchester, the Bronx, Queens, or Connecticut

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (Triborough) to Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE); Manhattan Bridge exit to Tillary Street; left onto Flatbush Avenue for about 1.5 miles to Grand Army Plaza; about 2/3 around Plaza; right on Eastern Parkway. The Museum is at the first intersection (Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue).

From Staten Island and southern or central New Jersey

Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Gowanus Expressway (Route 278 towards Manhattan); exit to 38th Street; left on Fourth Avenue for about 2 miles; right on Union Street; 5 blocks to Grand Army Plaza; go 1/2 around Plaza; right on Eastern Parkway. The Museum is at the first intersection (Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue).

From northern or north central New Jersey

George Washington Bridge/Holland or Lincoln Tunnel to Manhattan; follow directions from Manhattan.

From Long Island

Grand Central Parkway to Jackie Robinson Parkway; exit at Bushwick Avenue; left at third traffic light to Eastern Parkway; about 3 miles to Washington Avenue. The Museum is across the intersection at left.

Parking

On-site parking is available in the lot behind the Museum, off Washington Avenue, via GGMC Parking. Street parking may be found along Eastern Parkway, Washington Avenue, and other side streets.

Park your bicycle at the racks behind the Museum, next to the Sculpture Garden. There’s also a Citi Bike station in front of the Museum. Bikes are parked at your own risk; the Museum is not responsible for vandalism or theft.

The Museum’s main entrance is on Eastern Parkway. Walk through the lobby and head to the Admissions Desk if you need a ticket. See the floor plan, and review the ticketing page for more details.

Scroll down to review the latest health and safety information, including visitor guidelines and policies on masks, personal items, food and drink, and more.

The Brooklyn Museum is committed to making its galleries and facilities accessible to everyone.

Masks are optional during your visit. Proof of vaccination is no longer required to visit the Museum.

Certain events and programs may still require masks and/or proof of vaccination in order to attend; please review your tickets closely for up-to-date requirements. Masks are required for all summer camp groups and for all events in the Auditorium.

All out-of-state visitors must follow all applicable health and safety protocols required by the New York State COVID-19 Travel Advisory, which may include quarantine.

For more on where to get vaccinated, visit New York City’s Vaccine Finder.

The Brooklyn Museum is dedicated to providing excellence in collections, exhibitions, programs, and visitor experience. The Public Safety and Visitor Experience teams are here to help you and others enjoy their visit.

Visitor guidelines

Visitors putting themselves, other visitors, or the art at risk may be asked to leave the Museum. Verbal or physical harassment, discrimination, threats, or other disruptive behavior is not permitted. To keep visitors, staff, and the art safe, all must listen to any instructions or guidance given by staff.

The Museum does not permit solicitations unless pre-authorized by Museum personnel. For health and safety reasons, shirts and shoes are required to enter the Museum.

Bags and items

All bags are subject to inspection upon entering the building. Any items larger than 11 × 17 × 5 in. (28 × 43 × 13 cm) or as deemed necessary by Public Safety must be checked at Coat Check. The Brooklyn Museum is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

The Museum reserves the right to refuse entry to any visitor carrying large or harmful objects, such as flags, banners, frames, artwork, shopping carts, sporting goods, marking materials, paint, adhesives, epoxies, glues, and recreational equipment.

Coat Check

Items that are not accepted in Coat Check include food and drink, plants and flowers, balloons, (e)bicycles, folding bicycles, e-scooters, wagons, strollers, and oversize items. Staff will advise on where strollers can be parked. Any other items may be inspected and refused at the discretion of the Public Safety team.

Strollers

Strollers, with the exception of oversize and jogging strollers, are permitted in most galleries; ask a Public Safety Officer for specific gallery access. To ensure easy navigation, visitors with strollers may want to attend during off-peak hours, such as mornings, or on stroller tours. Visible baby carriers are welcome.

Food and drink

Eating and drinking is not permitted in the galleries. Outside food and drink is not permitted with the exception of water in a clear bottle. All opaque bottles must be checked at Coat Check. Water bottles must remain sealed outside designated eating areas.