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Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Museum Review
Although it may be overshadowed by the big name museums in Manhattan, the Brooklyn Museum, with more than 1 million pieces in its permanent collection—from Rodin sculptures to Andean textiles and Assyrian wall reliefs—and a roster of consistently popular shows and neighborhood events, is a worthwhile and relatively peaceful museum-going experience.
Along with changing exhibitions, highlights include one of the best collections of Egyptian art in the world and impressive collections of African, pre-Columbian, and Native American art. It's also worth seeking out the museum's works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, George Bellows, Thomas Eakins, and Milton Avery—all stunners. The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art hosts traveling exhibits in addition to serving as the permanent home to Judy Chicago's installation The Dinner Party (1974-79). On the first Saturday of each month (except September) the museum throws an extremely popular free evening of art, music, dancing, film screenings, and readings, from 5 to 11 pm. There are several cash bars.
- Address: 200 Eastern Pkwy., at Washington Ave.Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 | Map It
- Phone: 718/638-5000
- Cost: $12 suggested donation. Free, 1st Sat. of month, 5--11. Combo ticket with Brooklyn Botanic Garden $20
- Hours: Wed., Fri., Sat., 11--6, Thurs. 11--10; 1st Sat. of month 11--11
- Website: www.brooklynmuseum.org
- Subway: 2, 3 to Eastern Pkwy./Brooklyn Museum.
- Location: Park Slope and Prospect Heights
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