Top Brooklyn Art & Culture Classes

Guarantee your admission to the New York Aquarium in advance—and make your visiting experience seamless—with this convenient pre-booking option. Enjoy the flexibility of an any-day access admission ticket (available in peak and off-peak options), and stop by the aquarium at a time that suits you. This attraction is ideal for travelers with young children, and gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Head off the tourist trail and get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture on this small-group or private walking tour. Come hungry, and follow your guide to eclectic foodie hotspots in the Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO neighborhoods—many of which only the locals know about. As you go, sample a range of sweet and savory delights, and discover locals-loved food businesses and markets that many visitors overlook.

The food choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming—but on this small-group walking tour, you'll discover the best of the borough's culinary destinations. Exploring characterful neighborhoods like Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, you can look forward to trying everything from Middle Eastern baked goods and Italian bites to old-fashioned soda fountain treats and beyond. By the end of the tour, walk away with new local knowledge, and receive tips for the rest of your trip.

Science and Sip® is an intimate, immersive experience, where guests transform into scientists, conduct thrilling experiments, and compete in exciting games in a party environment

Immerse yourself in Brooklyn’s one-of-a-kind ambiance, and get an overview of its destination-worthy neighborhoods, on a small-group bicycle tour of the borough. Meet your guide in DUMBO (right below the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges), grab your bike and helmet, and set off on two wheels. See Fort Greene and Prospect Park, explore Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, and visit other top neighborhoods, all in just half a day.

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street-art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works or to understand the stories behind them. This walking tour of Bushwick immerses you in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban artists as you discover everything from massive murals and intricate tags.

See the highlights of Philadelphia and Washington DC, even with limited time, on this overnight tour from New York City. Visit Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, then explore Washington DC with an optional in-depth visit inside the US Capitol and National Archives. Stand before the White House, reflect at memorials, and enjoy a guided city tour that brings history to life.

Get crafty and cozy in this beginner-friendly NYC candle-making class led by Instructor Samantha, hosted at a super cute, trendy cocktail bar in Brooklyn. You’ll learn how to melt and pour 100% soy wax, blend non-toxic fragrance oils, and design your own signature scent. With step-by-step guidance from Instructor Samantha, you’ll create a beautiful handmade candle that reflects your personal style. No stress, no mess — just a fun, relaxing activity in a stylish Brooklyn setting. Whether you’re decorating your apartment, looking for a thoughtful gift, or wanting a creative night out, this class is the perfect way to light up your evening.

This is a memorable experience where you and your partner are immersed in a creative environment and connect with your own body and with the other person through a playful creative activity. You both will glow both from the paint (glow in the dark paint) and from the laughter and the liberating feeling of enjoying each other in a fun creative way. You'll walk away with a new appreciation for your own body, your partners, and a stronger connection. Our studio is the only place in the world that offers this experience. This experience is for people who are adventurous and open minded.

Eight million stories, endless iconic backdrops and most visitors come home with photos that don't do any of it justice. This private group class changes that. With instruction tailored entirely to your group of 2 to 4, you'll quickly get to grips with the skills that separate memorable images from forgettable ones: light, composition, exposure and framing, whether you're on a smartphone or a digital camera. Just hands-on coaching at your own pace. Then it's out into the city itself. On a guided photo walk through some of NYC's most visually striking scenes, your instructor will be right there with you, helping you read the light, find the frame and capture the energy of the city. Leave with full control of your device and a collection of images that finally match what you actually saw. Perfect for groups of friends, couples or families, whether you're visiting for the first time or you've lived here for years and never quite managed to capture it the way you imagined.

Discover three local breweries around Brooklyn on this all-inclusive small group tasting tour. Follow your guide around to the different breweries in different neighborhoods, traveling by subway in between. Enjoy tastings at each brewery and get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. Includes a complimentary snack and transportation costs.

CONNECTION BETWEEN SOUND MEDITATION AND FREEDOM: Sound meditation facilitates a state of inner freedom by helping us release emotional and physical tensions that can restrict our sense of well-being. By immersing ourselves in the vibrations of sound, it becomes possible to transcend the everyday constraints of the mind and connect to our core values. This meditative practice, paired with an exploration of historical struggles for freedom, creates a powerful experience that aligns external history with personal introspection, deepening our understanding of what freedom truly means.

Woodworking is a hobby that has historically required a connection to someone who really knows their way around a workshop. Are you unable to casually dabble in woodworking because you need tools and space, but you don’t want to commit to a woodworking apprenticeship? We are here to be your woodworking plug. This workshop will get you started with the skills needed to design and build the furniture of your dreams. You’ll begin this workshop with a few pieces of oak. You’ll then cut and shape the oak into the individual parts of your table, using a mitre saw, a router table, a table saw, and a belt sander. Never used any of those? Don’t worry! Each workshop has a “guide” who is there to guide you (obvi)! After tool time, you will make sure everything fits together precisely before assembling your masterpiece.

Spend the evening creating something unique and personal for the home whilst enjoying socialising with this neon-sign-making workshop. Part class, part party, this experience not only teaches guests how to make neon light-up signs but also discusses its low energy consumption benefits. Located in Brooklyn, the nearest subway stop is only a five-minute walk away, making it nice and easy to get to.

Forge your own survival knife. Hands-on knife making workshop Brooklyn. Beginner-friendly bladesmithing experience NYC. Expert instruction in Gowanus workshop. No knifesmithing experience needed.