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| Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, called “the premier horticultural attraction in the region” by The New York Times, is New York City’s natural wonder, where no matter what the season, something is always in bloom. Stroll the many gardens within the Garden. Enjoy the serenity of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, tour the fragrant Cranford Rose Garden, bring the family to explore the children’s Discovery Garden, or visit the Steinhardt Conservatory, containing the world famous C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum. Visit the Terrace Café and Garden Gift Shop.
The Brooklyn Pass offers you free admission to the Garden. |
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| Brooklyn Children’s Museum |
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| 145 Brooklyn Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11213 |
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| 718 735-4400 |
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| Fall/Winter/Spring: Wednesday - Friday: 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Summer: Tuesday - Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm. Closed Monday. |
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Founded in 1899 as the world's first museum for kids,
Brooklyn Children’s Museum provides hands-on learning adventures in world culture and natural science. In the Museum’s nine interactive galleries, children meet live animals, play musical instruments from across the globe, study plants, run a pizza shop, and much more. Visitors explore faraway lands and the natural world through a collection of more than 30,000 objects. Through award-winning exhibits, acclaimed programming, and fabulous performances, children and families have an opportunity to touch the world, right here in Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Pass grants you free admission to the Museum. |
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| Brooklyn Museum |
The Brooklyn Museum is one of the largest museums in the United States and one of the premier art institutions in the world. Its monumental landmark Beaux Arts building, which has a dramatic new front
entrance and public plaza, contains comprehensive collections that include more than one million objects - from Ancient Egyptian masterpieces to
contemporary painting and sculpture - representing almost every culture and corner of the world.
The Brooklyn Pass grants you free admission to the Museum.
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200 Eastern Parkway, (at Washington Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11238 |
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718 638-5000 |
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Wednesday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm, except for First Saturdays. First Saturdays: 11:00am - 11:00pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. |
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www.brooklynmuseum.org |
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| Independence Electric Boat |
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An enchanting ride aboard the electric boat Independence is the perfect way to discover the scenic landscapes of Brooklyn’s renowned Prospect Park. You’ll cruise through the winding Lullwater and Lake, thriving wildlife habitats that are a birdwatcher’s paradise. The boat departs from the Audubon Center at the Boathouse, where interactive exhibits and interpretive nature trails bring a world of nature to life right in the heart of Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Pass entitles you to one free tour.
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| Jewish Children’s Museum |
A place of learning and wonder, the Jewish Children’s Museum is a unique institution where children and their parents - from all segments of the community - can explore Jewish history and heritage in a stimulating and interactive environment. You won’t find any DO NOT TOUCH or KEEP OFF signs here. In every corner of this innovative facility, Jewish life and history come alive through creative and accessible multi-media activities designed to engage, entertain and educate.
The Brooklyn Pass entitles you to one free entry. |
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792 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11213 |
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718 467-0600 |
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Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Friday & Saturday Closed
(Check our website for weekend, seasonal & Holiday hours.)
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www.jcm.museum |
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| New York Aquarium |
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Surf Avenue & West 8th Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11225 |
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| 718 399-7339 |
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| Memorial Day ? Labor Day: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday - Sunday, Holidays: 10:00am - 7:00pm After Labor Day - before Memorial Day: 10:00am - 4:30pm daily. Call Aquarium to verify closing hours. |
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www.nyaquarium.com
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From sharks to sea otters to seahorses, the wildlife at the New York Aquarium reflects the diversity of marine life itself. This seaside park at Coney Island features fascinating marine mammal demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, and up-close creature encounters. Sea Cliffs is a rocky marine habitat for walruses, penguins, seals and more. At Explore the Shore, touch sea creatures, be amazed by the alien world of the jellyfish, or let a 400-gallon wave “crash” over you. All year round, don’t miss the popular Aquatheater show, starring our amazing sea lions.
The Brooklyn Pass grants you free admission to the Aquarium.
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| New York Transit Museum |
Housed in a historic 60,000 square feet, 1936 subway station, the New York Transit Museum is the largest museum of public transportation history in the United States. Our comprehensive collection includes more than 6,000 objects and 250,000 archival materials tracing the cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation in the New York metropolitan region. On view are permanent and changing exhibitions, interactive displays, 20 vintage subway and elevated cars and a working signal tower. In addition to exhibits, programs include: guided tours, lectures, films and age-appropriate children’s workshops. Museum store with wide range of transit related products and books on premises.
The Brooklyn Pass grants you free admission to the Museum. |
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| Prospect Park Carousel |
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| Prospect Park Children’s Corner - near Flatbush/Ocean Avenues entrance or follow the blue directional line. |
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| 718-965-8999 |
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April through October, Thursdays - Sundays & school holidays, 12 - 5pm (open until 6pm in July & August).
Closed November through March. |
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| www.prospectpark.org |
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Take a ride back in time on a one-of-a-kind Carousel featuring 51 magnificently carved horses, a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two dragon-pulled chariots. Carved in 1912 by Charles Carmel, one of the foremost carousel designers of the time, this fully restored classic has an original Wurlitzer band organ and offers a fast and breezy ride. Located in the Park’s Children’s Corner, come and take a spin - it’s the perfect accompaniment to a day of fun in Prospect Park for kids of all ages.
The Brooklyn Pass grants you One Free Carousel Ride.
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| Prospect Park Lakeside Snack Bar |
A trip to Prospect Park would be not be complete without a lakeside picnic surrounded by the glistening Lake of Brooklyn’s urban oasis. The Lakeside Snack Bar is conveniently located next to the Park’s Pedal Boat dock and interpretive Nature Trail System. Complement a picnic lunch with a pedal boat rental for up to four people ($15 for one hour with refundable $10 deposit). A fun and affordable way to soak up some rays and get back to nature.
The Brooklyn Pass offers a free picnic lunch for one (includes hot dog, ice cream, chips, and soft drink). |
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At Wollman Rink Pedal Boats - Lakeside - enter at Parkside & Ocean Avenues - Free Parking |
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718-965-8999 |
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May - June: Thurs - Sun & holidays,
12 - 5pm, July - August: Thurs - Sun & holidays, 12 - 6pm.
September - Mid-October:
Weekend & holidays, 12 - 5pm
Closed November through April. |
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www.prospectpark.org |
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| Prospect Park Zoo |
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450 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11225 |
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| 718 399-7339 |
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April - October:
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday, Holidays: 10:00am - 5:30pm
November - March:
10:00am - 4:30pm daily |
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www.prospectparkzoo.com
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Tunnel through a prairie dog town. Master the language of baboons. Create animal art, using meerkats as your models. Do it all, and much more at the Prospect Park Zoo, a 12-acre state-of-the-art children’s zoo that’s home to nearly 400 animals of more than 85 species. The interactive World of Animals, Animal Lifestyles, and Animals In Our Lives indoor and outdoor exhibit areas encourage youngsters to get up close to the wildlife and use all their senses to discover the natural world.
The Brooklyn Pass grants you free admission to the Zoo.
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| Weeksville Historic Hunterfly Road Houses |
Weeksville Heritage Center brings African American history to life! Its historic Hunterfly Road Houses are the only surviving residential structures of Weeksville, a vibrant, self-sufficient 19th century African American community. Tour the newly-restored houses, which are listed on the National Historic Register, or attend Weeksville Heritage Center’s education, preservation, music, lectures, walking tours and other programs for all ages. There’s a lot to discover about how African Americans lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Brooklyn Pass offers a Full tour of the Historic Hunterfly Road Houses.
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1698 Bergen Street, Brooklyn,
NY 11213 between Rochester and Buffalo Avenues |
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718 756-5250 (site)
718 623-0600(office) |
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Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 4:30 By appointment on the weekends |
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www.weeksvillesociety.org |
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