Since 1863

Brooklyn Historical Society makes the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, meaningful, and relevant today.

Today's Open Hours

  • BHS DUMBO 11 am - 6 pm
  • BHS Pierrepont Closed
  • BHS Pierrepont Gift Shop 12 pm - 5 pm
  • Othmer Library Closed
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Race and History Challenge Grant

Join BHS Trustee Sylvia Wong Lewis and her husband, Byron – along with several Trustees – in supporting our commitment to reveal the central role of race, identity, and inequality in shaping Brooklyn's history.

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Blog posts, current projects, and more

Peruse our popular Photo of the Week blog posts, immerse yourself in an online exhibition on Brooklyn's past and present, and discover our extensive teacher resources.

Photos of the Week

Schenck-Crooke House

Projects

Muslims in Brooklyn

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Blog

Conservation: BHS’s Maps Get Some TLC!

Research Guides

Neighborhood Change and Gentrification
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The stunning reading room in the Othmer Library, a rare interior historical landmark.
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Welcome researchers

Brooklyn Historical Society houses a world-renowned special collections and archives library within our landmark building.