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General Information
The Brooklyn Historical Society
Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society is a nationally renowned urban history center dedicated to the exploration and preservation of documents, artwork and artifacts representative of Brooklyn's diverse cultures past and present. BHS provides access to its unparalleled collections through extensive educational programs, exhibits, neighborhood history guides, community outreach and its distinctive Brooklyn Walks and Talks series. BHS' board and staff are dedicated to creating programming that helps Brooklynites young and old develop pride in their own cultural traditions while fostering an appreciation for their neighbors' differences and similarities.
Location
128 Pierrepont Street
at Clinton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
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General Information
Phone: 718-222-4111
Fax: 718-222-3794
Exhibit Hours
| Sunday |
12-5 |
| Monday |
closed |
| Tuesday |
closed |
| Wednesday |
12-5 |
| Thursday |
12-5 |
| Friday |
12-5 |
| Saturday |
12-5 |
Closed July 4, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day
Admission Fees
General admission provides access to all current exhibitions and to the Library during Library hours.
| Members |
Free |
| (see Membership Section for details) |
| Adults |
$6 |
| Seniors 62 and over |
$4 |
| Students 12 and over |
$4 |
| College students must show student I.D. |
| Children under 12 |
Free |
Groups of 10 people or more must arrange a group tour, subject to a fee. For more information and to schedule a tour time, please contact Amy DeSalvo at 718-222-4111 x237 or adesalvo@brooklynhistory.org .
Othmer Library
For information about library and archival collections and services or the image database, please see the " Service Update " on the library area of the BHS website.
Directions to the Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street Brooklyn, New York 11201
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Subway
2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall, A,C,F to Jay St/Borough Hall, or M,R to Court St.
Bus
North – South: B 38, B52, B25, B26, B41 to Montague/Court Street
East – West: B 67, B65 to Jay Street
From Manhattan: B51 City Hall to Court St. /Cadman Plaza WEEKDAY SERVICE ONLY
Car
From Brooklyn
Take the BELT PKWY W., which becomes BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPWY/I-278 E., to ATLANTIC AVENUE (exit 27). Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto ATLANTIC AVENUE. Turn LEFT onto CLINTON STREET.
From Manhattan
Take the BROOKLYN BRIDGE to CADMAN PLAZA WEST ramp. Go straight ahead onto MIDDAGH STREET. Turn LEFT onto HENRY STREET. Turn LEFT onto PIERREPONT STREET.
Parking
There is limited on-street parking in the neighborhood as well as several garages: Manhattan Parking, 40 Clinton St., between Pierrepont and Cadman Plaza West; 300 Cadman Plaza West, between Clinton and Pierrepont; and Ulltra on Montague between Clinton and Court.
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