Brooklyn Children's Museum

Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity
and cultivate joyful learning.

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. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures.

As a not-for-profit organization, BCM depends on our community of supporters to create and present meaningful, engaging, and educational arts and culture
experiences. Support from public and private funders covers more than 65% of BCM’s annual expenses. Your support directly impacts our ability to provide
cultural experiences and serve more than 50% of our visitors for free or at a discount.

Who We Are

Brooklyn Children's Museum was founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum and is Brooklyn’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, BCM’s mission is to create experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity, and cultivate joyful learning.