Center for Brooklyn History
Center for Brooklyn History
History Museum · Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
HOURS
Open
About
The Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS), founded in 1863, is a museum, library, and educational center preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's 400-year history. The society's Romanesque Revival building, located at Pierrepont and Clinton Streets in Brooklyn Heights, was designed by George B. Post and built in 1878-81, is a National Historic Landmark and part of New York City's Brooklyn Heights Historic District.
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I'm really glad the Brooklyn Historical Society ended up merging with the BPL system and became the Center for Brooklyn History. They managed to retain most of the charm, with the spectacular Othmer L
The Center for Brooklyn History was not on our agenda. We were passing by and had a few minutes so went in. There is no fee to go since it is part of the Brooklyn Library system. And there is a librar
As of September 14, 2023 the Center for Brooklyn History (now part of the NYPL system) has reopened after renovations! This isn't the fanciest or biggest library, but it has a beautiful research libra
Good to Know
Wheelchair Accessible
Good for Kids
Free Wi-Fi
Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Accepts Credit Cards
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Hours
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Open
Hours
Open
Sunday
Closed
Mon – Fri
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM – 4:00PM