Book Club

Saturday, December 5, 2015

7 pm

Photographer Harvey Stein discusses Coney Island: 40 Years, 1970–2010, which features over 200 of his photographs from the iconic beach and amusement park. Free tickets (25) at the Admissions Desk at 6 p.m.

Weekend Art: Summer Print Jam

Sunday, June 23, 2024

1–4 pm

Education Studios, 1st Floor

Create a monoprint map that highlights your history in this all-ages workshop inspired by Nona Faustine: White Shoes. The artist herself will join us to help create one-of-a-kind prints.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Saddles and Soul: A Juneteenth Black Western Celebration

Saturday, June 15, 2024

12–8 pm

Throughout the Museum

Honor the legacy of Juneteenth as a Texas holiday and the long history of Black Western culture. Join us for a day of fun, including line dancing to sets by local DJs, photo activations, art-making, and Juneteenth eats. Plus, enjoy special after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Schedule

12–8 pm: Games and snacks
The Norm, 1st Floor
Come to our restaurant for some good old-fashioned family fun. The Norm is transforming itself into a game room for one night only. Grab a table with all the Uno, Jenga, checkers, and Yahtzee you can handle (first come, first served)! Plus, enjoy a full bar and a special Juneteenth snack menu.

3–5 pm: Art-making
Education Center, 1st Floor
Be inspired by the work of Texas artist Deborah Roberts, featured in Giants, and create a collage bandana to take home.

3–8 pm: Music and line dancing
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Feel the cookout vibes with a breezy set by DJ Quinnette, and learn how to line dance with artist Wildcat Ebony Brown.

3–8 pm: Food vendors and bar
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Enjoy southern-inspired eats and drinks by the Brooklyn Sweet Spot, Aunts et Uncles, and Brooklyn Museum chef David Thomas.

4:30–7:30 pm: Community portraits
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Have your portrait taken by Souls in Focus, a NYC-based, community-driven collective and creative agency. Pose in front of a custom backdrop by James Umbrella Creative.

5–7 pm: Denim customization station
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
BYOD (bring your own denim) and adorn it with help from Hansel Clothing. Learn techniques for upcycling and enhancing your denim with a variety of materials.

6–7:30 pm: Giants after hours
Great Hall, 1st Floor
Gain exclusive evening access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys (tickets required).

This program is free with Museum admission. Purchase separate tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys for $25. Member tickets to the exhibition are free. Not a Member? Join today!

Curator-Led Member Tour: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Members: For the first time in 24 years, experience one of the Brooklyn Museum’s greatest treasures in Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). The Museum’s complete set of Utagawa Hiroshige’s celebrated prints is among the world’s finest, full of vibrant colors preserved by decades in the dark.

Artist Takashi Murakami takes Hiroshige’s views into a more fantastical realm with a set of his own paintings. Created in direct response to 100 Famous Views of Edo, these works invite us to reconsider Hiroshige’s world and his contributions to global art history. See them all on this tour led by Lisa and Bernard Selz Curator of Asian Art Joan Cummins.

This tour is reserved for Groundbreaker and Director’s Circle Members in thanks for their generous support of the Brooklyn Museum. To RSVP or for questions, email membership@brooklynmuseum.org. Not a Member? Join today to participate in this program and other great Member events year-round.

Workshop: The Art Book for Children

Saturday, May 4, 2024

12–1:30 pm

Museum Shop, 1st Floor

Phaidon and the Brooklyn Museum are excited to host author, artist, and art historian Ferren Gipson for an interactive art-making workshop. This program celebrates the updated and expanded edition of Gipson’s beloved The Art Book for Children. Young artists-to-be are invited to learn about the exciting history of art and create their own masterpieces inspired by some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking artists.

This program is free and open to the public.

Gallery Tour: A Few of Our Favorite Things

Saturday, May 18, 2024

3–4 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Discover your new favorite artworks in an immersive tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art and the conversations it encourages, for a free tour through our galleries. The guide will share a few of their own favorite works, and together you’ll explore what makes the Museum unique.

Free with Museum admission.

Music: Siren

Saturday, June 1, 2024

9–10 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Close out the night with Siren, a Black and Brown trans music collective including FOR THE GWORLS founder Asanni Armon, s.e.r, Demi Vee, PHAROAH RAPTURE, WHATSGOOD!, and SunChild. They’ll perform music from their debut album, The GREAT OFFERING: VENUS UNDERWATER.

Film: D.E.B.S.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

8–10 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Honor the 20-year anniversary of queer cult classic D.E.B.S. (Angela Robinson, 2004, 91 min.), in which the head of a teenage paramilitary group falls for the villainess she is assigned to bring to justice. With an opening performance by gender-fluid drag artist Kiko Soirée.

Workshop: I’m Finna Talk

Saturday, June 1, 2024

7:30–8:30 pm

Museum Shop, 1st Floor

Participate in a workshop with I’m Finna Talk. This femme-led collective hosts accessible dialogues and open mic events for Black, Brown, and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ people throughout New York City.

Music: Disco Auntie

Saturday, June 1, 2024

7–10 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Dance to sets by Disco Auntie, a New York City party and DJ collective organized by Jakari Wing, Offering Rain, Nadya Agrawal, and Roshni Samlal. Disco Auntie is devoted to platforming music of the South Asian diaspora and beyond.

Music: stefa

Saturday, June 1, 2024

7–8 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Composer and performance artist stefa returns with songs from their newly released record Born With An Extra Rib. Pulling from punk, experimental pop, classically minimalist music, and queer maximalist aesthetics, the Queens-raised artist builds somatic worlds that offer “decolonial respite for the misfits, the displaced, and the future generations of Brown and Indigenous radical artists of the diaspora.”

Book Talk: SLUTS

Saturday, June 1, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Celebrate SLUTS—the first publication from “vulgarian queer publisher” DOPAMINE BOOKS—with a marathon reading featuring Vera Blossom, Tom Cole, Jenny Fran Davis, and Miguel Gutierriez. Followed by a conversation between the contributors and editor Michelle Tea, and culminating with a book signing. This program contains adult content.

Artist Talk: Nico Williams

Saturday, June 1, 2024

5:30–6:30 pm

American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

Learn more about Nico Williams: Aaniin, I See Your Light with a conversation between Williams and Dare Turner, Curator of Indigenous Art.

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

Saturday, June 1, 2024

5–9:30 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items highlighting queer and trans artists and vendors from across Brooklyn. Offerings include artwork, jewelry, fashion, and home and apothecary goods.

Hands-On Art: Healing Sound Makers

Saturday, June 1, 2024

5–7 pm

American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

Create an embossed, healing sound maker inspired by the work of Nico Williams, as seen in Nico Williams: Aaniin, I See Your Light.

Music: New York City Gay Men’s Chorus

Saturday, June 1, 2024

5–6 pm

Iris Cantor Plaza, 1st Floor

Step outside for a sunset serenade! New York City Gay Men’s Chorus returns to perform a family-friendly showcase of beloved choral and pop hits on the plaza steps. (Rain location: Lobby, 1st Floor)

Studio Immersion: Paul McCartney and Candid Photography

Sunday, June 30, 2024

2–6 pm

Education Studios, 1st Floor

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Tour our special exhibition Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm and get an inside look at Beatlemania from the perspective of one of its main protagonists. Hear from Director of Curatorial Affairs Catherine Futter and Executive Assistant Jennie Tang about McCartney’s versatile creative output. Then, head to the studio, where artist and educator Julia Forrest will guide you through camera operation, framing, and digital inkjet printing. Learn to create dynamic candid images that capture your point of view and tell compelling stories. End the afternoon with a professionally printed photograph to take home. Cameras will be provided.

Tickets are $100 and include admission to Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Member tickets are $80. Not a Member? Join today!

Weekend Art: Saturday Sketch Club

Saturday, July 13, 2024
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Saturday, July 27, 2024

1–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Draw inspiration from Paul McCartney’s photographs! At these all-ages, drop-in programs, held on select Saturdays, check out the exhibition Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Then, learn about drawing techniques and create your own sketches inspired by the works on view.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Brooklyn Talks: Artists on Giants

Thursday, June 20, 2024

7–9 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

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Celebrate the release of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in a conversation with featured artists Jarvis Boyland and Jamel Shabazz, moderated by curator Kimberli Gant. The publication illustrates 100 works by nearly 40 Black American, African, and African diasporic artists represented in the Dean Collection. Expanding upon the book’s intergenerational themes, this conversation dives into each artist’s practice and their relationship to collecting.

Tickets are $30 and include after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today! Add a copy of the publication at checkout.

This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: Elgar, Sullivan, Williams

Sunday, June 9, 2024

2–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

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Don’t miss the final concert of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra’s 50th anniversary season, guest conducted by former artistic director Nick Armstrong. The program features three pieces by British composers: Sir Arthur Sullivan’s bustling Overture di Ballo, Edward Elgar’s iconic Cello Concerto in E Minor with soloist David Balatero, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’s evocative Pastoral Symphony.

Advance tickets are available through the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra at $15 for ages 65+ and Museum Members and $20 for non-Members; same-day tickets are $25 at the door. Free for ages 16 and under.

Stroller Tours: Feminist Photography

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

10–11:15 am

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

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Enjoy an interactive, stroller-friendly tour of two new exhibitions of feminist photography: Nona Faustine: White Shoes and In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection. Designed for children up to 24 months old and their caregivers, this baby-friendly program features touchable objects, songs, exploration of artworks on view, and an opportunity to connect with other adults. Breastfeeding is welcome. Single strollers only, please.

Tickets are $32 (per family; 1 adult, 1 child) and include Museum general admission. Additional adults are $16. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

To learn more about our family programs, sign up for our newsletter. Questions? Email us at youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Scent Tours: Hiroshige’s Seasons

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024

May 23: 2–3 pm | May 30: 6:30–7:30 pm | June 12: 2:30–3:30 pm | June 20: 6:30–7:30 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

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Immerse yourself in a multisensory tour of Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) led by Jessica Murphy, a fragrance historian and Manager of Group Experiences at the Brooklyn Museum. The Museum’s complete set of Utagawa Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo, a meticulously executed and beautifully preserved series of prints, is one of our greatest treasures. The series’ vivid colors, innovative compositions, and rich detail evoke daily life in mid-19th-century Edo (modern-day Tokyo), with an emphasis on locations where people gathered to observe the changing seasons.

In this guided tour, we’ll enhance the viewing experience by pairing selected prints with scents specially created by Brooklyn-based Joya Studio. Using our senses, we’ll reflect on the tension between natural and human-made elements in Hiroshige’s vistas of a rapidly changing city.

Tickets are $35 and include a one-time 10% discount in the Museum Shop. On May 23 and June 12, tickets also include Museum general admission; on May 30 and June 20, tickets also include admission to only Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Member tickets are $30. Not a Member? Join today!

Yoga on the Stoop

Saturday, May 11, 2024
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10–11 am

Iris Cantor Plaza, 1st Floor

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Meet us on the plaza steps for a morning of yoga and meditation, open to all levels and led by local instructors. Open your hips and your heart in this gentle flow class, followed by a guided meditation to start off your weekend.

This program takes place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor. Please bring your own mat.

Tickets are $20 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $12. Not a Member? Join today!

Music: YiuYiu 瑶瑶

Saturday, May 4, 2024

9–10 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Celebrate memory and music with YiuYiu 瑶瑶 (Rochelle Hoi-Yiu Kwan of Chinatown Records 華埠錄音). Pulling from the Chinatown Records archive, she lovingly shares some favorite Chinese vinyl inherited from her family and neighbors.

Teen Talks: Hiroshige

Saturday, May 4, 2024

7–8 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Join teen Museum Apprentices as they host 10-minute pop-up talks in Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami).

Music: DJ T i T o

Saturday, May 4, 2024

8–10 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Listen to ’90s and R&B hits mixed by DJ T i T o, founding member of NYC queer Asian nightlife collective Bubble_T.

Pop-Up Poetry: Kundiman’s 20th Anniversary

Saturday, May 4, 2024

7:30–8:30 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Hear poets Margaret Rhee, Purvi Shah, R. A. Villanueva, and Gein Wong read original work to mark the 20th anniversary of Kundiman, a national organization dedicated to nurturing writers and readers of Asian American and Pacific Islander literature. All four poets attended Kundiman’s inaugural retreat. Seating is limited and is first come, first served.

Music: Mitamu

Saturday, May 4, 2024

7:30–8:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Explore collective storytelling and the relationships among art, poetry, and technology in the music of interdisciplinary artist Tammy Huynh, a.k.a. Mitamu. She draws on jazz, avant-pop, and classical sounds.

Film: Brace Yourself

Saturday, May 4, 2024

6–8 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Tune in to this series of thrilling short films, ranging from sci-fi to comedy to horror. Presented by the Asian American International Film Festival.

Book Club: Drag Queen Story Hour

Saturday, May 4, 2024

5:30–6 pm

Museum Shop, 1st Floor

Drag artist Yuhua Hamasaki from Drag Queen Story Hour reads a selection of family-friendly, bilingual children’s books in English and Cantonese. Seating is limited and is first come, first served.

Hands-On Art

Saturday, May 4, 2024

5–7 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Add to the ever-growing Artland, Do Ho Suh’s fantastical ecosystem of colorful clay islands and creatures.

Music: Carnegie Hall Citywide Presents Gamelan Dharma Swara

Saturday, May 4, 2024

5–6:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Kick off the night with dancers and musicians from the percussion orchestra Gamelan Dharma Swara. They’ll perform Balinese gamelan music, exploring their traditional repertoire alongside new works. Presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall Citywide.

Curator-Led Member Tour: Giants

Thursday, April 25, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Great Hall, 1st Floor

Members: Experience the vibrant paintings, inspiring sculptures, and immersive installations in Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Kimberli Gant will help us navigate the exhibition’s intersections of visual art, music, and culture.

This tour is reserved for Trendsetter, Groundbreaker, and Director’s Circle Members in thanks for their generous support of the Brooklyn Museum. To RSVP or for questions, email membership@brooklynmuseum.org. Not a Member? Join today to participate in this program and other great Member events year-round.

Member Tour: Family-Friendly Highlights

Saturday, April 20, 2024

12–1 pm

Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Members: Join us for a special family tour of the Brooklyn Museum’s vast collection of ancient Egyptian art. Led by an expert guide, this adventure has been thoughtfully crafted with children and families in mind. We’ll discuss artworks and their significance, and explore how our younger members can relate these concepts to their everyday lives.

While we warmly welcome all ages, this tour is best suited for ages 4+ (strollers welcome).

Free for Members; registration is required.

dapperQ Presents Nine

Thursday, September 5, 2024

6–11 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

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Queer style platform dapperQ returns to present Nine, the ninth annual edition of New York Fashion Week’s largest LGBTQIA+ fashion show. Kick off the evening with a happy hour hosted by Henrietta Hudson, New York City’s longest-standing brick-and-mortar lesbian bar, and peruse pop-up shops before the runway showcase. The runway presentation features new designs by Austin Alegria, FreeMen by Mickey, José González, Zoe Grinfeld, Hanna Hamam, Keith Kelly, Wirt Li, and Transguy Supply.

Schedule

6–8 pm: Sip and shop with Henrietta Hudson
8:15–9:15 pm: Runway show
9:15–11 pm: Music by M.O.

dapperQ is sponsored by Meow Wolf.

Tickets are $20 ($12 for Members). Not a Member? Join today!

For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Film: Fremont

Saturday, April 6, 2024

8:30–10 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Can fortune-cookie fortunes be poetry? Follow Donya (Anaita Wali Zada), a former translator for the United States military in Afghanistan, as she adapts to life in California and to working at a cookie factory in Babak Jalali’s Fremont (2023).

Brooklyn Talks: Takashi Murakami

Monday, April 29, 2024

7–9 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor and online

Get an inside look at Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) as artist Takashi Murakami joins Joan Cummins, Lisa and Bernard Selz Senior Curator of Asian Art, for a conversation about artistic lineages, urban history, and environmental change.

The pair discuss Murakami’s new series of fantastical paintings that respond to Utagawa Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo, a Brooklyn Museum treasure that is on view for the first time in 24 years. Cummins and Murakami reflect on Hiroshige’s art-historical impact and the artist’s role as a witness to environmental and social change.

Tickets are $40 and include after-hours access to Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Member tickets are $24. Not a Member? Join today!

Register in advance and pay what you wish to join us on YouTube. Your contribution supports our dynamic public programs.

This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Workshop: If We Do Not Forget Our Bodies

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7:30–9:30 pm

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

Drop into a poetry workshop led by interdisciplinary poet and thingmaker Cea (Constantine Jones) centering collective regrouping. Space is limited and first come, first served.

Book Talk: The Moon That Turns You Back with Hala Alyan and Sahar Romani

Saturday, April 6, 2024

6–7:30 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Celebrate the recent release of Palestinian American poet Hala Alyan’s The Moon That Turns You Back, a collection that traces paths between Brooklyn, Beirut, and Jerusalem. Followed by a conversation with poet Sahar Romani and a book signing.

Music: Legacy

Saturday, April 6, 2024

8–10 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Join the Brooklyn arts collective LEGACY as it presents Black and queer poetry, music, and live DJing. Featuring Garrett Allen, Arewà Basit, Maxi Hawkeye Canion, Zora Jade Khiry, and Kyle Carrero Lopez.

Music: Jive Poetic and Rico Frederick

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7–10 pm

Steinberg Family Sculpture Garden, 1st Floor

Vibe with poet-DJs Jive Poetic and Rico Frederick as they spin tunes in our backyard Sculpture Garden. This program is rain or shine.

Teen Talks: Arts of the Islamic World

Saturday, April 6, 2024

7:30–8:30 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Listen in as teen staff share highlights from our Arts of the Islamic World collection, with a focus on works related to literary practices and poetry.

Artist Talk: Nona Faustine

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5:30–6:30 pm

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Nona Faustine: White Shoes with the artist and curators.

Brooklyn Pop-Up Market

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5–9:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items created by artisans and vendors from across Brooklyn, featuring artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

Hands-On Art

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5–7 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Create your own haiku inspired by Derrick Adams’s Floater 74, on view in Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Music: Los Aliens

Saturday, April 6, 2024

5–6:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Open the evening with Colombian synth band Los Aliens, which will play a selection of songs from their debut album, Odd Subjects.

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10:30 am–5:30 pm

Iris Cantor Plaza, 1st Floor

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 20 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).

Art History Happy Hour: In the Now

Thursday, May 30, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor

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Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection. Featured guests are curator Carmen Hermo, curatorial assistant Imani Williford, exhibiting artist Alexandra Croitoru, and scholar Barbora Bartunkova. Look at and learn about works by nearly 50 women artists who are resisting traditional ideas of gender and nationality, as well as of photography itself. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to In the Now. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

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Waste No More: Brooklyn Museum Clothing Swap

Saturday, April 20, 2024

11 am–2 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor; Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd floor

Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe for summer with us and Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap (BSCS)! Through this inclusive and eco-conscious clothing swap celebrating Earth Day, we can make a positive impact on the planet while embracing community, style, and sustainability.

Bring your new or gently used clothes, accessories, and shoes for all seasons and participate in our vibrant exchange organized by BSCS. You can contribute and take home up to 10 items, but if you have more to share, rest assured they will be lovingly donated to those in need. While our collection predominantly features feminine-presenting apparel, we’re actively working to diversify our offerings. Your participation can help us achieve this goal!

The swap will take place in our first-floor Pavilion from 11 am to 2 pm. In the Beaux-Arts Court, join a sound bowl meditation led by Ghetto Heaven NYC from 12 to 1 pm, as well as a discussion on reimagining third spaces in NYC, led by Josh Odam of Healing While Black, from 1 to 2 pm.

Free; registration is encouraged.

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Member Evening Hours: Eyes of the Storm and Hiroshige

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024
Sunday, August 4, 2024

6–8 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

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Members: Join us for exclusive after-hours viewing of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm and Hiroshige: 100 Famous Views of Edo (featuring Takashi Murakami).

Free for Members; registration is required. Tickets are timed every 30 minutes. Standard Membership admission benefits apply. Not a Member? Join today! To upgrade your Membership and invite additional guests, call 718.501.6326.

Questions? Email membership@brooklynmuseum.org or call 718.501.6326.

Art Explorers (Ages 4–6): Spring Fling Printmaking

Sunday, April 28, 2024

11 am–12:30 pm

Education Studio, 1st Floor

Spring has sprung! Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 4–6 with adult companions. We’ll start by strolling through Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Then, we’ll head to the studio to create nature-inspired stamps and experiment with making prints and paper.

Tickets are $32 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

To learn more about our family programs, sign up for our newsletter. Questions? Email us at youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Art Explorers (Ages 2–3): Spring Fling Printmaking

Sunday, April 21, 2024

11 am–12:30 pm

Education Studio, 1st Floor

Spring has sprung! Celebrate all the seasons in Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous prints and learn family-friendly printmaking techniques in this workshop for ages 2–3 with adult companions. We’ll start by strolling through Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Then, we’ll head to the studio to create nature-inspired stamps and experiment with making prints and paper.

Tickets are $32 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

To learn more about our family programs, sign up for our newsletter. Questions? Email us at youth.family@brooklynmuseum.org.

Stroller Tours: Giants

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

10–11:15 am

Great Hall, 1st Floor

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Enjoy an interactive, stroller-friendly tour of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Designed for children up to 24 months old and their caregivers, this baby-friendly program features touchable objects, songs, exploration of artworks on view, and an opportunity to connect with other adults. Breastfeeding is welcome. Single strollers only, please.

Tickets are $32 (per family; 1 adult, 1 child) and include Museum general admission. Additional adults are $16. Member tickets are $28.80. Not a Member? Join today!

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Russian-Language Gallery Tours

Sunday, April 14, 2024
Sunday, June 9, 2024

1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art, for a free Russian-language tour exploring our collection in depth.

Free with Museum admission.

Pop-Up Talks: Giants

Saturday, April 20, 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024

2–3 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys are icons, and so are the works in their world-class collection. Learn about highlights of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys during free, short talks led by our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes.

Free with Museum admission.

Visita a la galería: Algunas de nuestras piezas favoritas

Saturday, May 4, 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024

1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Conoce sobre las obras de arte del Museo en estas charlas gratuitas dirigidas por nuestros Guías A.R.T. Gratis con entrada al Museo.

Learn about artworks throughout the Museum during free, short talks led by our A.R.T. Guides. Free with Museum admission.

Pop-Up Talks

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3–4 pm

Check at Admissions for Locations

Maximize your time at the Museum! Join a free, short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes.

Free with Museum admission.

Pop-Up Talks

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024
Sunday, June 30, 2024

2–3 pm

Check at Admissions for Locations

Maximize your time at the Museum! Join a free, short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art. Conversations are repeated every 15 minutes.

Free with Museum admission.

Gallery Tours: A Few of Our Favorite Things

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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1–2 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Discover your new favorite artworks in an immersive tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Join one of our A.R.T. Guides, trained volunteers who are passionate about art and the conversations it encourages, for a free tour through our galleries. The guide will share a few of their own favorite works, and together you’ll explore what makes the Museum unique.

Free with Museum admission.

Pop-Up Talks: Art, Literacy, and the Environment

Saturday, May 18, 2024

1–2:30 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Listen to pop-up talks and view zines by adult literacy students, who will share reflections on art, the environment, and our changing city. This special gallery experience showcases the creativity of adult basic education and high school equivalency students enrolled in classes at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Project Reach Youth.

In the weeks leading up to this event, the participants discussed works in our collections and exhibitions, including Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), and responded to these discussions by creating zines.

The Brooklyn Museum’s art-making partnerships for adult literacy students grew out of a 2021 collaboration with ESOL teacher Caryn T. Davis.

Free with Museum admission.

Workshop: Art-Making with Adult Literacy Students

Friday, May 17, 2024

11 am–1 pm

Education Studios, 1st Floor

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Infuse your adult literacy classroom with art-making to support your students’ learning. During this hands-on workshop, connect with fellow instructors and administrators of adult literacy programs, and explore how art-making can enhance learning. This session is open to instructors and administrators of adult literacy programs in New York City, including English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), adult basic education, and high school equivalency classes.

Free; registration is required. Offered in partnership with the Literacy Assistance Center.

Pop-Up Talks: Art, Literacy, and Our Changing Communities

Saturday, May 4, 2024

12–1:30 pm

Schapiro Wing and American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

Listen in as adult ESOL students share reflections on art and change in their communities, presenting their own artworks inspired by those on view in the Museum. This special gallery experience showcases the creativity of students enrolled in the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC).

In the weeks leading up to this event, the participants discussed works in our collections and exhibitions, including Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) and 200 Years of Learning and Creativity with American Art, and responded by creating their own pieces.

The Brooklyn Museum’s art-making partnerships for adult literacy students at the Brooklyn Museum grew out of a 2021 collaboration with ESOL teacher Caryn T. Davis. Art supplies for this project were provided by Materials for the Arts. Books were donated by Austin Book Shop.

Free with Museum admission.

Art History Happy Hour: 100 Famous Views of Edo—Sold Out

Thursday, April 11, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor

This program is sold out. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Hear from curator Joan Cummins, scholar Celina Su, and beekeeper Bruce Gifford. Plus, try this month’s specialty cocktail, The Far East Side, made by Kenta Goto, founder of Bar Goto / Bar Goto Niban. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami). Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra: At the Movies

Sunday, April 21, 2024

2–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

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Relive big-screen musical moments as the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra celebrates the movies. Under the baton of Felipe Tristán, our orchestra in residence presents the fourth concert of its 50th anniversary season, featuring beloved scores from films including Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Aladdin, and Toy Story.

Advance tickets are available through the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra at $15 for ages 65+ and Museum Members and $20 for non-Members; same-day tickets are $25 at the door. Free for ages 16 and under.

Family Activity: Fun and Feedback

Sunday, March 24, 2024

11:30 am–1 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor

Families with neurodivergent children ages 8–20 are invited to try out and offer feedback on a newly developed family-looking activity. We’ll test an activity sheet with specially designed activities in one or more galleries. Every family that participates and answers a few reflective questions will receive a small gift of appreciation.

Free; registration is required.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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Member Tours: Family-Friendly Highlights

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024

10–11 am

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor

Members: Join us for a special family tour of Brooklyn Museum highlights. Led by an expert guide, this adventure has been thoughtfully crafted with children and families in mind. We’ll discuss artworks and their significance, and explore how our younger members can relate these concepts to their everyday lives.

While we warmly welcome all ages, these tours are best suited for ages 4+. We’ll walk through four floors of the Museum (strollers welcome).

Free for Members; registration is required.

Curator Talk: Collecting Ceramic and Stone—Sold Out

Saturday, April 13, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of Asia and the Islamic World, 2nd Floor

This program is sold out. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of exhibiting, honoring, and preserving historical art at the Brooklyn Museum. In celebration of the International Day of Provenance Research, Coordinator of Provenance Meghan Bill leads an intimate walk-through, focusing on works of ceramic and stone sculpture in the Arts of Asia and Arts of the Islamic World Galleries.

Free with Museum admission; registration is required.

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Film: The Stroll, Atlantic is a Sea of Bones, and MnM

Thursday, March 28, 2024

7–9:30 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Celebrate International Trans Day of Visibility by watching The Stroll and two short films by members of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA). The Stroll (Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker, 2023, 84 min.) documents trans history in New York City’s Meatpacking District during the 1980s and ’90s. Told from the perspective of trans sex workers who lived and worked in the area, the film recounts the violence, policing, and gentrification that led to a movement for transgender rights.

Atlantic is a Sea of Bones (Tourmaline, 2017, 7 min.), titled after a Lucille Clifton poem, follows NYC-based performer Egyptt LaBejia from the 1980s to the 2000s. MnM (Twiggy Pucci Garcon, 2023, 15 min.) is an exuberant portrait of chosen sisters Mermaid and Milan, two emerging runway divas in the drag ballroom community. Celebrating their joy, siblinghood, and unapologetic personas, the film explores the power and beauty of being nonbinary in a community that prizes gender “realness.”

After the films, stick around for a conversation among directors and stars of the films. This program is made possible through collaboration with Jordyn Jay, Founder and Executive Director of BTFA.

Register in advance and pay as you wish (suggested admission: $10). Your contribution supports our dynamic public programs. Member tickets are free. Not a Member? Join today!

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Art History Happy Hour: Giants

Thursday, March 21, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor

Our season of Art History Happy Hour continues with an evening of lighthearted and informative lectures celebrating Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Hear from Curator Kimberli Gant and Curatorial Assistant Indira Abiskaroon, as well as artist Qualeasha Wood, whose work is featured in the exhibition. Enjoy a specialty drink by Marquis Williams of the Brooklyn-based wine club Highly Recommended. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Giants. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!

Educator Workshop: Social Critique through Black Imagery

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024

April 16: 7–8 pm | April 18: 4:30–6:30 pm

April 16: Online | April 18: Education Studios

In this two-part workshop for educators, presented in partnership with Art21, explore artworks that critique racial injustice.

In the first session, held online, join Art21 for a virtual workshop to consider the work of contemporary artists—such as Hank Willis Thomas, Nick Cave, and Miranda July—who critique the criminal justice system in the United States.

In the second session, held at the Brooklyn Museum, tour Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys and then head to the studio to create your own piece that inspires a call to action. Plus, gather strategies and resources from Brooklyn Museum and Art21 educators to help students engage with this theme.

Free; registration required. Registration for the virtual workshop is available through Art21. Registration for the in-person session is available through the Brooklyn Museum.

Brooklyn Mornings: Paul McCartney

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

11 am–12:30 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

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Individuals with memory loss and their care partners are invited to an interactive, sensory exploration of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Step into Beatlemania and the meteoric rise of four musical legends as seen through Paul McCartney’s Pentax camera. Plus, express yourself through art-making, and relax and enjoy one another’s company.

Free; registration is required.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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Brooklyn Afternoons Online: Paul McCartney

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

2–3:15 pm

Online

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Individuals with memory loss and their care partners are invited to a virtual exploration of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Step into Beatlemania and the meteoric rise of four musical legends as seen through Paul McCartney’s Pentax camera. Experience art from the comfort of home while relaxing and enjoying one another’s company.

Free; registration is required.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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Verbal Description Tour: Paul McCartney

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

3–4:15 pm

Meet in the Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

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Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to experience Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm in a vivid, detailed verbal description tour incorporating multisensory interactions with art. Step into Beatlemania and the meteoric rise of four musical legends as seen through Paul McCartney’s Pentax camera. Enjoy the artworks and one another’s company.

Free; registration is required. Service animals are welcome.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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Virtual Verbal Description Tour: Paul McCartney

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

6–7:15 pm

Online

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Blind individuals and those with low vision are invited to experience Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm by tuning in for a vivid, detailed verbal description tour. Each program offers an opportunity to gather online and enjoy works of art and one another’s company. This month, step into Beatlemania and the meteoric rise of four musical legends as seen through Paul McCartney’s Pentax camera.

Free; registration is required.

Questions or need assistance registering? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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LGBTQ+ Teen Night: The Art of Exposure

Friday, June 7, 2024

5–7:30 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor; Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

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Teens: celebrate art, activism, identity, and allyship in our 11th annual LGBTQ+ Teen Night! Created by and for teens, the evening will be full of art-making, performances, and much more.

Free; registration is encouraged. Open to all LGBTQ+ teens and their allies ages 14–19. Follow #bkmteens on Instagram and Facebook for more details.

LGBTQ+ Teen Night is organized by InterseXtions, our paid LGBTQ+ teen internship in queer art history and community programming.

Pop-Up Performance: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, May 19, 2024

2–4 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Drop by to hear music selections performed by members of the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, the Museum’s orchestra in residence. This month’s performance features Charles Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio with Guilherme Andreas (flute), Hyungjin Choi (piano), Cherina Mastrantones (bass), and Ivan Rodriguez (drums).

Free with Museum admission.

Educator Workshop: Picturing Green Space

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024

4:30–7:30 pm

April 11: Brooklyn Museum, Education Studios, 1st Floor; May 2: Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Educators: join us for a two-part professional development workshop hosted with Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Explore the design, history, and cultural significance of urban green spaces—from 19th-century Tokyo to present-day Brooklyn—and develop strategies for helping students cultivate meaningful connections with nature.

In the first session, held at the Brooklyn Museum, consider the importance of public parks and other green spaces within urban environments. Visit Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) and hear from Joan Cummins, Senior Curator of Asian Art, about Hiroshige’s depictions of nature in 19th-century Tokyo (then called Edo). Then, through group discussion and independent exploration, analyze how artists reflect on the role of nature in their communities.

In the second session, held at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, gain tools for looking more closely at the natural world and discuss gardens’ unique role in city life. Tour the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, learn about its design, and try hands-on activities to observe and document the landscape and flora. Then, stroll through the Cherry Esplanade and consider the history and symbolism of cherry blossoms.

Registration is $20 and includes both sessions. Financial assistance is available; email teacher.services@brooklynmuseum.org to learn more.

Black is Beautiful: A Portrait Workshop with Evocation Studio

Saturday, March 9, 2024

12–3 pm

Museum Shop, 1st Floor

Get inspired by Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys and the legacy of photographer and activist Kwame Brathwaite in this portrait film photography workshop. Explore the impact of the Black is Beautiful movement by learning about Brathwaite’s style and by working with models who express the expansiveness of Black identity. Plus, engage with other local creatives and have your developed photos featured on the Brooklyn Museum’s socials!

The workshop is led by Evocation Studio, a dynamic production company that specializes in crafting captivating brand stories and producing visual content for small businesses. Please bring your own 35 mm film or 120 mm camera. Backdrops, models, and lighting equipment are included.

Tickets are $55 and include admission to Giants. Member tickets are $45. Not a Member? Join today!

If the ticket cost is prohibitive, reach out to learning.socialimpact@brooklynmuseum.org. Discounted registration is available on a limited and first-come, first-served basis.

For access needs, such as ASL interpretation, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Pints and Prints: Hiroshige and Murakami

Thursday, July 18, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

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Grab a brew and create your own art prints inspired by Japanese woodblock-printing techniques, exemplified in Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami).

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Drag and Draw

Thursday, June 13, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

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Sip and sketch at the Brooklyn Museum this summer! Drink and Draw—this month, Drag and Draw—is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by a local DJ.

Celebrating the arts of drawing and drag in honor of Brooklyn Pride, the June installment features models from Yas Mama, Brooklyn’s favorite night of Latinx drag. Experiment with colorful materials in this casual class led by a teaching artist. While you draw, enjoy music and shows by some of NYC’s best drag performers, hosted by Chata, mother of the House of Bushwig.

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Artland: Artcycling Workshops

Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024

1–3 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Recycling is important—even in fantastical ecosystems! Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and learn how to use alternative materials, such as plastic bottles and cups, to add to this colorful world. These free, drop-in workshops are for all ages.

Prefer to freestyle? Join us for drop-in art-making sessions where you can create whatever you like. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Artland: Character Design Workshops

Saturday, March 9, 2024
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024

1–3 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and meet the creatures that live in this world of color and clay. Discover the Slimes, Blobbugs, and other species that inhabit Artland, and learn how to create these fantastical characters. These free, drop-in workshops are for all ages.

Prefer to freestyle? Join us for drop-in art-making sessions where you can create whatever you like. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Artland: Drop-in Art-Making

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024

11 am–4 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and add to this colorful world. During drop-in art-making hours, you are welcome to imagine, create, and contribute your own figures and structures.

Also join us for special drop-in workshops where we’ll focus on specific aspects of this fantastical ecosystem. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Artland: Drop-in Art-Making

Saturday, February 10, 2024
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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Sunday, May 5, 2024

12–4 pm

Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and add to this colorful world. During drop-in art-making hours, you are welcome to imagine, create, and contribute your own figures and structures.

Also join us for special drop-in workshops where we’ll focus on specific aspects of this fantastical ecosystem. See all upcoming Artland programs.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program. Drop-in art-making is not held on the first Saturday of every month.

Family Concerts: Five Magical Tales

Saturday, March 23, 2024

1–2:15 pm and 3:30–4:45 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

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Bring children ages four and up to afternoon performances by the Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra, led by music director Dorothy Savitch. Titled Five Magical Tales, this concert features music from the fantasy film My Neighbor Totoro (Hayao Miyazaki, 1988) and family-favorite pieces by Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Manuel de Falla. Both shows will be narrated by actor and singer Uton Onyejekwe.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for ages 18 and under, and include Museum admission. Members receive 20% off adult tickets. To receive the Member registration link, email membership@brooklynmuseum.org with your full name and Member ID. Not a Member? Join today!

Pints and Prints: Copy Machine Manifestos

Friday, March 8, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

Grab a brew and create your own art prints inspired by Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Teaching artist Sam Kelly leads a class centered on printmaking, a practice essential to DIY zines and art books. Plus, enjoy tunes from 8-Ball Community’s DJ Shiver.

This exhibition contains graphic content and language. Viewer discretion is advised.

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

ASL Tour: Hiroshige

Saturday, May 18, 2024

2–3:30 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor

Register for free

Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet, immerse yourself in mid-nineteenth-century Edo (today’s Tokyo). Experience the vibrant city’s beauty and hotspots through the eyes of ordinary people in Hiroshige’s prints.

Free; registration is required.

This tour is designed for the d/Deaf community in ASL only, without voice interpretation. Email access@brooklynmuseum.org for information about tours for ASL students at level 3 or above.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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ASL Tour: Giants SOLD OUT

Saturday, March 16, 2024

11 am–1 pm

Meet in Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor

This program is sold out. Visitors from the D/deaf community are invited to experience Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in an American Sign Language (ASL) tour led by a Deaf teaching artist. After a brief meet-and-greet, discover works by art-world giants from around the globe that both critique and celebrate our culture.

Free; registration is required.

This tour is designed for the d/Deaf community in ASL only, without voice interpretation. Email access@brooklynmuseum.org for information about tours for ASL students at level 3 or above.

Questions? Contact us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

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Drink and Draw: Ancient Egyptian Art

Thursday, August 15, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

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Sip and sketch at the Brooklyn Museum this summer! Drink and Draw is open to all levels and accompanied by a refreshing beverage and musical vibes by a local DJ.

In August, get inspired by figures, sculptures, and pottery in our ancient Egyptian art collection. Then, sketch from live models and experiment with materials in a casual class led by a teaching artist. Plus, enjoy tunes from DJ Amber Valentine.

Tickets are $35 and include after-hours admission to the Egyptian Galleries, a complimentary drink, and a Brooklyn Museum tote. Art materials are provided. Member tickets are $20. Not a Member? Join today!

Bring the Cool Family Festival

Sunday, February 25, 2024

12–4 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Join Cool Culture and the Brooklyn Museum for an afternoon of free art activities for the whole family! We welcome families with young children to an afternoon of joy and creativity that will showcase the power of art to build community, assist in our personal healing, honor our ancestral practices, and highlight the diverse cultures that make up New York City. All activities encourage caregivers, families, and children to see themselves as the artists, storytellers, creators, and curators that they are.

Inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions, get ready for:

Creating unique clay figures to contribute to Artland
Colombian cumbia dancing with Manuela Agudelo
Interactive dancing and music with BK Music Learning
Goddess clay-making with Seema Shakti
African mask-making with Juliet James
Tissue-paper flower bouquets with Brooklyn Museum staff
Book giveaways by Reading for Black Lives
Museum-wide bingo for a prize
Health and well-being resources and free snacks!

Free; registration is encouraged. Your RSVP helps us plan for a welcoming afternoon.

2024 Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

9 pm–midnight

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor

The Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party is one of Brooklyn’s hottest parties! This not-to-be-missed fundraising event is hosted by the Brooklyn Museum’s Young Leadership Council and features a DJ set by Swizz Beatz, cocktails, after-hours gallery access, and artist-led activations.

The Brooklyn Museum exists to bring people together through art and experiences that inspire celebration, compassion, courage, and the will to act. Your support of this event is a vote of confidence in our mission.

Cocktail attire

Access to the After Party is included with all Brooklyn Artists Ball dinner tickets and tables. For more information, contact us at brooklynartistsball@brooklynmuseum.org.

After Party tickets are now on sale to the general public. Members, log into your account to enjoy an exclusive discount.

All After Party tickets are nonrefundable. Must be 21+ to attend. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Young Leadership Council Host Committee
Rahel Ayalew
Nigel H. Lewis, Co-Chair
Charmaine and Roman Mendoza
Sophie Olympia Riese, Co-Chair
Jamie N. Williams

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Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, May 26, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, May 19, 2024

2–4 pm

Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, May 12, 2024

2–4 pm

Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, April 21, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of Japan, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, March 24, 2024

2–4 pm

Arts of Korea Galleries, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, March 17, 2024

2–4 pm

Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

The March 17 program is held in conjunction with Pop-Up Performance: Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weekend Art: Sunday Art Hang

Sunday, March 10, 2024

2–4 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

What will we explore?
March 10: KAWS, Along the Way, Pavilion, 1st Floor
March 17: Brooklyn Abstraction: Four Artists, Four Walls, Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor
April 21: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor
May 12: Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami), 5th Floor
May 19: Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
May 26: Arts of the Islamic World Galleries, 2nd Floor

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Collective Rage for Collective Liberation: Indya Moore, Amanda Seales, and Céline Semaan—Sold Out

Saturday, April 20, 2024

2–4 pm

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor, and Iris Cantor Plaza

This program is sold out. In honor of Earth Day, join Indya Moore, Amanda Seales, and Céline Semaan for a conversation that will expand on the concept of climate rage—a cousin of climate grief, or the experience of anxiety and mourning over ecological loss. Together, they discuss how anger can be alchemized into action within the climate justice movement, as well as intertwining struggles for liberation. The conversation begins with a performance by musician Mona Miari and a breathing exercise led by Jenn Tardif, meditation teacher and founder of 3rd Ritual.

Moore is an actor, writer, and activist, whose recent work includes raising mutual aid for marginalized communities during the Covid-19 pandemic, founding Trans Santa, and participating in Jane Fonda’s “Fire Drill Fridays.” Seales is a comedian, actor, and producer who takes on serious topics, such as racism, rape culture, and police brutality through “edu-tainment” media. Semaan is cofounder and CEO of Slow Factory, a nonprofit working at the intersection of climate justice and human rights, using media justice, the arts, regenerative system design, and science and technology to address and redesign systems of oppression.

Afterward, head to the Plaza for a teach-in and distribution of free plants with Herban Cura, a collective that shares knowledge of plants and herbal remedies to build community resilience as part of its Plants to the People campaign.

Free; registration is required. Seating is first come, first served.

This program will include ASL interpretation. For access needs, email us at access@brooklynmuseum.org.

Art History Happy Hour: Artists Who Make Zines

Thursday, February 22, 2024

7–9 pm

Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion and Lobby, 1st Floor

Our latest season of Art History Happy Hour kicks off with an evening celebrating Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Hear lighthearted and informative presentations from co-curator Branden Joseph and exhibiting artists Kate Huh, Ginger Brooks Takahashi, and Glenn Belverio. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Tickets are $30 and include one specialty drink and after-hours admission to Copy Machine Manifestos: Artists Who Make Zines. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Member tickets are $18. Not a Member? Join today!