Site Rental

Planning an Event at the Brooklyn Historical Society

Due to scheduled construction and renovation of the first floor, BHS is not accepting event bookings of the first floor or Library past June 30, 2012. Bookings are expected to begin again July 1, 2013.

Please check back for updated information about reserving space for your event at BHS at that time.

About Our Space

Housed in an 1881 landmark building, in the brownstone neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) provides several ideal settings for evening weddings, ceremonies and cocktail receptions as well as corporate and other special events. BHS also offers a unique backdrop for professional photo and film shoots. Elegant columns and soaring ceilings are the focus of BHS' striking first floor space, which provides the perfect setting for a wedding reception, sit-down luncheon or dinner and cocktail reception. BHS also offers its Othmer Library, a New York City interior landmark, as a spectacular venue to host an intimate ceremony, dinner or cocktail party.

Please contact our exclusive caterer Naturally Delicious by completing this short form or by calling 718-237-3727 for more information and booking.

Event Details
Click here for a full rate schedule and amenities for events booked before June 30, 2012. Non-profit pricing is available.

Location scouts, please visit our location shoot information page

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