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Founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Brooklyn Children's Museum, the world's first children's museum and the first and only "green" museum in New York City, has been offering educational and fun experiences to families for over 120 years. As an international model for museum and community programs, Brooklyn Children's Museum offers interactive learning adventures through hands-on exhibitions, multicultural performances, creative workshops and an extensive collection of cultural artifacts and natural science specimens. Situated in the heart of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, with beautiful Brower Park as its backyard, Brooklyn Children's Museum welcomes over 300,000 visitors a year and reaches another 500,000 annually through its national touring exhibitions.

Join us for the first Playdate with Brooklyn Children’s Museum feat. C Marty’s Jerk 🛼We’re teaming up with our CRISP res...
10/15/2026

Join us for the first Playdate with Brooklyn Children’s Museum feat. C Marty’s Jerk 🛼

We’re teaming up with our CRISP resident, C Marty’s Jerk, to bring together Brooklyn artists, makers, and creatives for an evening of skating, art, food, music, and hands-on experiences.

MEET THE ARTISTS

🎨 FOUNTAIN OF SOUL | Create a custom look with heat-pressed designs on a T-shirt you bring or one provided at the event.

🧵 RACKS | Customize a garment you bring or a T-shirt provided at the event with chain-stitched BCM logos.

👕 SHAWN | Get a special design screen-printed on a T-shirt you bring or one provided at the event.

📸 DEANDRE | C Marty’s Jerk’s longtime photographer will capture the artists, families, skating, and community throughout the evening.

✨ LITTLE FOOT | Add some sparkle with tooth gems.

🎨 ROBERT | Get creative with face painting for guests of all ages, with priority given to children.

🎶 DONWILL | Providing the soundtrack for the evening.

PLUS

🛼 EMPIRE SKATE OF MIND | Enjoy free rooftop roller skating inspired by Brooklyn’s legendary skating culture.

🍴 C MARTY’S JERK | Enjoy food available for purchase from our CRISP resident.

📍 Brooklyn Children’s Museum
📅 Friday, October 23 | 6–10 pm
🎟️ FREE EVENT • TICKETS REQUIRED

Reserve your tickets at brooklynkids.org/playdate, link in bio

10/09/2026

🧑🏾‍🍳 Chris has been cooking since he was a kid. Hear his story!

CMarty's Jerk is at BCM thru the end of October. Don’t miss his remixes of traditional Caribbean recipes 😋

CMarty's is here at BCM thanks to our culinary incubator program, CRISP, made possible by Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation. Past residents include Rogers Burgers, Emma's Torch, Savvy Bistro & Bar, and Kindred Bakery BK.

Learn more about CRISP & how aspiring food entrepreneurs can apply 👉 brooklynkids.org/crisp, link in bio

Thank you to the educators who joined us Tuesday for our Educator Open House!We explored BCM’s school programs, toured t...
10/08/2026

Thank you to the educators who joined us Tuesday for our Educator Open House!

We explored BCM’s school programs, toured the Museum and our behind-the-scenes collections storerooms, and even did a little networking with R2D2, our resident box turtle 🐢

Want to bring your students to BCM? Explore our school programs at www.brooklynkids.org/school-visits

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at BCM this Sunday and Monday!Join Native artists for two days of dance, art, food, an...
10/07/2026

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at BCM this Sunday and Monday!

Join Native artists for two days of dance, art, food, and music. Take part in Haudenosaunee social dances, try beadwork and pottery, learn traditional mush making, and browse our Native artisan marketplace.

Presented with the North American Indigenous Center of New York.

📅 Sunday, October 11 & Monday, October 12
🕙 10 am–5 pm both days

Get tickets 👉 brooklynkids.org/ipd, link in bio

10/02/2026

🛼 Empire Skate of Mind is back in business!

Roll up to our rooftop terrace to celebrate our roller rink’s reopening. BCM members skate for free this weekend! 😍

Learn more and plan your visit 👉 brooklynkids.org/skate

10/01/2026

We're rolling again! Empire Skate of Mind is open on BCM's rooftop terrace 🛼

Join us October 3-4 for our opening weekend celebration, with music, dancing, skate activities, and more. BCM members skate FREE both days 🥰

Learn more and plan your visit 👉 brooklynkids.org/skate

🥳 Great news! CMarty’s is staying on as BCM’s CRISP resident through the end of October 🧑‍🍳
Drop by their booth in our c...
09/25/2026

🥳 Great news! CMarty’s is staying on as BCM’s CRISP resident through the end of October 🧑‍🍳

Drop by their booth in our café to enjoy remixes of traditional Caribbean recipes 🏝️

CRISP is made possible by support from Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation. Learn more 👉 brooklynkids.org/crisp

Address

145 Brooklyn Avenue (At St Marks Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY
11213

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(718) 735-4400

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