Musea in Kings County

Museums & Art Galleries

Kings County offers a diverse range of cultural institutions, from the world-renowned Egyptian collections and feminist art at the Brooklyn Museum to the decommissioned 1936 subway station housing the New York Transit Museum. The selection spans 18th-century Dutch colonial history at the Lefferts Historic House, site-specific robotic installations in Red Hook, and contemporary African Diasporan works. These venues showcase Brooklyn's transformation through historic architecture, street art murals in Coney Island, and its deep-rooted connection to performing arts and hip-hop culture.

Museums & Art Galleries — Kaart

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New York Transit Museum

The New York Transit Museum is a museum that displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems in…

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Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn.

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BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building

The Brooklyn Academy of Music is a multi-arts center in Brooklyn, New York City.

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Coney Art Walls

An outdoor museum of street art featuring over 30 murals by local and international artists, located near the Coney Island boardwalk.

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The Robotic Church

Site-specific installation in a former Red Hook workshop featuring 50 kinetic, robotic sculptures created by artist Chico MacMurtrie.

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Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts

Contemporary art museum focused on social and political issues affecting the African Diaspora through visual arts and community programming.

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Lefferts Historic House

18th-century Dutch colonial farmhouse in Prospect Park featuring a working garden and exhibits on the history of the Lefferts family and enslaved people in Brooklyn.

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The Biggie Experience

Immersive exhibit celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Brooklyn-born rapper Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G.