Spread the holiday cheer by joining our 5th Annual Toy Drive! From November 21 to December 15, drop off new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 at the Admissions Desk.

On Sunday, December 15, from 11 AM–2 PM, pick up gifts for your little ones while supplies last. Remaining toys will be donated to local family shelters.

Free and open to all, in partnership with the Kinnect Foundation.

Visit our Holiday Market, cohosted with Brooklyn Pop-Up, and discover unique, handmade treasures from local artisans. Browse artwork, jewelry, fashion, home goods, and more! Enjoy caroling by a cappella group VocalSouL on December 21–22 from 2:30–3 PM.

Free with Museum admission—don’t miss this festive shopping experience!

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, held on select Sundays, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

Draw inspiration from works in our reinstalled American Art galleries. Learn about figure drawing, and then create your own sketches inspired by the art on view.

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, held on select Sundays, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

Stop by Brooklyn Museum's market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 35 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).

Draw inspiration from works in our reinstalled American Art galleries. Learn about figure drawing, and then create your own sketches inspired by the art on view.

Calling all young book lovers! Join us for a free, fun-filled day with over 40 Brooklyn authors and illustrators sharing their latest storybooks, chapter books, picture books, and graphic novels—perfect for preschool to middle school readers. Discover books on exciting topics like Mars, trains, ABCs, and even a famous dog, with selections in Hindi and Mandarin too!

Enjoy live readings, watch artists sketch, get books signed, and dive into book-inspired art projects. It’s a day to celebrate stories and meet the creators behind them!

Celebrate the art of salsa and join in our monthly dance-filled evenings hosted by Balmir Dance Society! Start the night with a class led by professional dancers at 6 pm, followed by live music, social dancing, and performances by Brooklyn’s best Latin dance teams.

This program is free; registration is encouraged. Admission is limited and first come, first served.

Get inspired by the prints and sculptures in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies at the Brooklyn Museum. Explore how artists use repetition, then create your own sketches inspired by the exhibition.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Are you learning English and looking for ways to practice having conversations? Join fellow English language learners to discuss artwork in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies. All levels of English proficiency are welcome.

Bring the family to the Brooklyn Museum for a free, drop-in art program on select Sundays! Explore the galleries, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary works, and get creative with art-making inspired by objects on display. Each session features a different gallery to spark your imagination.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stop by the Brooklyn Museum's weekly market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from over 35 local artisans. Explore a curated selection of artwork, jewelry, fashion, home goods, apothecary items, and more. This free outdoor event is a great opportunity to support local creators and discover unique finds!

Explore the powerful prints and sculptures in Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies at the Brooklyn Museum. Discover how artists use repetition in their work, and then create your own sketches inspired by the exhibition.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Join us for our Brooklyn Museum's Birthday Bash weekend and be the first to experience their new Museum on Wheels! As part of their 200th anniversary celebration, this mobile museum brings hands-on objects and fun activities to the heart of Brooklyn. All ages are welcome to enjoy art-making, games, giveaways, and more on the plaza. Get creative, play, and explore our collection in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere!

Swing by the Brooklyn Museum’s lobby in September for a jazz performance by Siren Xypher! This dynamic trio—Melanie Dyer (viola), Mara Rosenbloom (piano), and Kyoko Kitamura (vocals)—brings together art songs, spoken word, and improvisation for an evening of intricate, original music. Experience their unique blend of humor, warmth, and surprise. Presented in partnership with the Jazz Foundation of America.

Stop by the Museum’s lobby for performances by some of the city’s best jazz musicians. In August, enjoy an afternoon of spiritual jazz in the tradition of honored musical elders and ancestors. Led by acclaimed bassist and composer Rachiim Ausar-Sahu, a Brooklyn native, the Jazz/Espiritu ensemble features drummer Will Calhoun, percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke, keyboardist Brandon McCune, multi-reedist Irwin Hall, and vibraphonist Bryan Carrott. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 35 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).

Stop by the Museum’s lobby for performances by some of the city’s best musicians. July’s concert features Patsy Grant, a soulful song interpreter cherished in the Brooklyn jazz world for her spirited performances. Presented in partnership with Jazz Foundation of America.

Free and open to the public. Reserve tickets to visit the galleries.

Stop by our market to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. This weekly event features more than 35 vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more.

This event is free and takes place outdoors (rain location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Pavilion, 1st Floor).

Draw inspiration from Paul McCartney’s photographs! At these all-ages, drop-in programs, held on select Saturdays, check out the exhibition Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm. Then, learn about drawing techniques and create your own sketches inspired by the works on view.

Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Honor the legacy of Juneteenth as a Texas holiday and the long history of Black Western culture. Join us for a day of fun, including line dancing to sets by local DJs, photo activations, art-making, and Juneteenth eats. Plus, enjoy special after-hours access to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Full schedule on Brooklyn Museum's Website

Teens: celebrate art, activism, identity, and allyship in our 11th annual LGBTQ+ Teen Night! Created by and for teens, the evening will be full of art-making, performances, and much more.

This Teen Night is gonna be giant. Don’t miss our popular teen-led program centered on art and activism. The May edition features art-making, performances, and much more inspired by Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys.

Get an inside look at Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) as artist Takashi Murakami joins Joan Cummins, Lisa and Bernard Selz Senior Curator of Asian Art, for a conversation about artistic lineages, urban history, and environmental change.

Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe for summer with us and Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap! Through this inclusive and eco-conscious clothing swap celebrating Earth Day, we can make a positive impact on the planet while embracing community, style, and sustainability.

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

April 14: Porcelains in the Mist: The Kondō Family of Ceramicists, 2nd Floor

Bring the family to explore our galleries and exhibitions, from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary artworks. At this free drop-in program, formerly known as Sunday Art, you’ll look closely at an object and create art inspired by the work.

March 24: Arts of Korea, Arts of Asia Galleries, 2nd Floor

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and meet the creatures that live in this world of color and clay. Discover the Slimes, Blobbugs, and other species that inhabit Artland, and learn how to create these fantastical characters. These free, drop-in workshops are for all ages.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.

Take a trip to Artland: An Installation by Do Ho Suh and Children and add to this colorful world. During drop-in art-making hours, you are welcome to imagine, create, and contribute your own figures and structures.

Free with Museum admission. Parents and guardians must remain with their children during the program.