Brooklyn Children's Museum

Yesterday, Brooklyn Children's Museum held a groundbreaking ceremony with NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and NYC Department of Design and Construction to kick off our garden renovation project! This renovation is the first step in transforming the unusable space outside the Museum into a 20,000 sq. foot garden for families to enjoy. The project will address critical infrastructure needs while creating accessible, outdoor programmable space for children and families from across Brooklyn and all five boroughs. This project is made possible through the support of many partners and stakeholders. We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to: The Dept. of Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Laurie Cumbo The Dept. of Design and Construction and Commissioner Thomas Foley, P.E., NYC Office of the Mayor and Mayor Eric Adams The New York City Council Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, Antonio Reynoso New York State Assemblymember Stefani L. Zinerman New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé New York State Senator Andrew S. Gounardes Former Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy Jr Former Councilmember Alicka Ampry-Samuel Former Speaker of New York City Council Corey Johnson New York State Assemblymember Diana C. Richardson The Regional Economic Development Council of the State of New York Gans and Company Nancy Owens Studio Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus We're excited to embark on this transformative journey that will continue to expand our capacity to spark curiosity and ignite a lifelong passion for learning in the young minds of our community. Stay tuned for updates as we progress with this exciting project! Learn more about the project here 👉 www.brooklynkids.org/press

Get your weekend started right with a fun-for-all-ages yoga session led by Danielle Medina – this Saturday morning at 11 am! 🤩 This playful animal-themed class will have you stretching, bending, and moving in wild new ways. Join us for: 🧘♀ Fun animal poses for all skill levels 🦁 Fascinating animal facts 😊 30 minutes of mindful movement and imagination Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their children. No yoga experience or mats needed—just bring your sense of adventure! This program is included with general admission and FREE for BCM Members! 🥰 Visit 👉 www.brooklynkids.org/yoga to learn more and get tickets. Can't make it? Mark your calendars for the final yoga session of the summer: Saturday, September 21 at 11 am 🧘

Embark on a prehistoric adventure this August in BCM's makerspace! Get hands-on with real fossils from the Museum's own collection and discover how they can help us to uncover the secrets of Earth's ancient past. Step into a paleontologist's shoes and: 🦴 Examine amazing specimens from BCM's fossil collection 👐 Create your own fossils using clay 🔍 Develop observation and analysis skills Nature's Engineers makerspace is open: - Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Amazon Free Hours) - Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Entry included with general admission – first come, first served. Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwpyS-Nu to learn more 😄 Nature’s Engineers is made possible by Con Edison, National Grid, the Pinkerton Foundation, and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with New York City Council.

Join us this afternoon in ColorLab for the final day of July's project, "Make A Roller Coaster Car," inspired by the work of EJ Hill! Drop in to design your own car before taking it for a spin on our mini-roller coaster! Coming up in ColorLab: Throughout August, create a painting inspired by the text-based artwork of Glenn Ligon. Use paint dots and stencils to craft your own multi-layered text painting! ColorLab art studio is open: - Wednesday thru Friday: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm - Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Entry included with general admission – first come, first served. Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/esZZ-sPT to learn more 😄 Art programs at Brooklyn Children’s Museum are made possible by The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, the Einhorn-Lasky Family, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

TODAY during Amazon Free Hours: join us in our new STEM makerspace and build a skyscraper! You have 30 minutes to design and build your own skyscraper. How tall can you make it? But the real question is: can it survive our earthquake shake table? During this workshop, you'll: - Learn about the bedrock that makes NYC's skyline possible - Construct your own skyscraper using various materials - Test its earthquake resistance on our shake table - Refine and improve your design. Did it fall? Strengthen it! Still standing? Make it taller! Bonus: learn about soil layers, explore rocks and geodes from BCM's mineral collection, and challenge yourself to create the tallest, strongest structure. Nature's Engineers makerspace is open: - Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Amazon Free Hours) - Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Entry included with general admission. Visit https://lnkd.in/dwpyS-Nu to learn more Thank you Amazon for supporting free admission initiatives at BCM! Nature’s Engineers is made possible by Con Edison, National Grid, and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

🏙️ Calling all young engineers! Join us TODAY for the launch of our new STEM project, "Build A Skyscraper," in our Nature's Engineers makerspace! You have 30 minutes to design and build your own skyscraper. How tall can you make it? But the real question is: can it survive our earthquake shake table? 🫨🫨🫨 During this workshop, you'll: - Learn about the bedrock that makes NYC's skyline possible - Construct your own skyscraper using various materials - Test its earthquake resistance on our shake table - Refine and improve your design. Did it fall? Strengthen it! Still standing? Make it taller! Bonus: learn about soil layers, explore rocks and geodes from BCM's mineral collection, and challenge yourself to create the tallest, strongest structure. Nature's Engineers is open: - Thursdays: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Amazon Free Hours) - Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Entry included with general admission. Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwpyS-Nu to learn more 😄 Nature’s Engineers at Brooklyn Children’s Museum is made possible by Con Edison, National Grid, and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council.

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Today's your last chance to try our June STEM project, "Making Rainbows," in our new makerspace, Nature's Engineers! 🌈 Ever wondered how rainbows form? Come explore the captivating world of light with us by creating your own rainbow using prisms and flashlights. Get hands-on experience exploring light's journey through different materials while learning about light absorption, reflection, and refraction 🤓 Experiment with transforming light by changing angles and playing with different materials – then sketch out your rainbow observations using paper and colored pencils! Nature's Engineers is open: - Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Amazon Free Hours) - Weekends: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Included in general admission. Visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwpyS-Nu to learn more and plan your visit 😄

🌴🎉 Dive into Caribbean culture TODAY at Little Caribbean Time Capsule at BCM! Together with I AM CARIBBEING INC., we're closing out Caribbean American Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage, today from 10am – 5pm 🥳🥳 What to expect: 💃 Interactive workshops on dance, art, and storytelling 🎨 Fun activities that bridge generations 🌴 A journey through Caribbean traditions and flavors 🎶 A lively rooftop dance party to cap off the day Explore the richness of Caribbean culture through fun, hands-on experiences. From creating your own street signs to learning energetic dance moves, there's something for everyone! Welcoming all ages, all generations! Join us today – visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKWA_wCN to view the full schedule and get tickets 🥳

Exciting news today! We are overjoyed by the agreement today that funding for NYC’s arts and cultural organizations has been restored! A heartfelt thanks to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and all New York City Council members for their incredible support. This crucial investment ensures that our city’s cultural institutions can continue to inspire and educate. Together with Mayor Adams, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Laurie Cumbo, and Council Members Justin Brannan, Carlina Rivera, and Chi Ossé, we celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of New York City. #CultureForAll #brooklynkids