Tours and Tickets to Experience Center for Brooklyn History

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• The Brooklyn Way

It’s free to visit the Center for Brooklyn History, including full access to the museum and library. Many travelers explore the Center during guided tours of Brooklyn, which also visit nearby attractions such as the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Group walking tours start at around US$10.

The Center for Brooklyn History, which includes the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) and Brooklyn Public Library, is open daily from Monday to Saturday, except on certain holidays. Opening hours can vary, but the Center typically opens at 10am and closes at 6pm, with an earlier 4pm closing time on Saturdays.

Yes, the Center for Brooklyn History is largely accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. There’s an accessible entrance just to the right of the main entrance, accessible restrooms on the lower level, and elevator access throughout. It’s best to contact the Center in advance if you have specific needs.

No, the Center for Brooklyn History does not have an on-site café or restaurant. However, the Center is located in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, where you can find a wide choice of restaurants, from cozy bistros to international cuisine and fast food favorites such as Five Guys and Shake Shack.

Yes, although the Center doesn’t have its own parking lot, there are several public parking garages located nearby. The closest is Metropolis at Cadman Plaza, followed by Icon Parking on Livingston Street. If you prefer to take the subway, the nearest stop is Court Street. Numerous bus routes also stop close by.