Brooklyn Historical Society

128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-4111

Neighborhood: Brooklyn

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Visitor Information:

Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society is a nationally recognized urban history center dedicated to preserving and encouraging the study of Brooklyn's extraordinary 400-year history. Located in Brooklyn Heights and housed in a magnificent landmark building designed by George Post and opened in 1881, today's BHS is a cultural hub for civic dialogue, thoughtful engagement and community outreach.

Hours:
Museum Hours
Wednesday- Friday, 12-5pm
Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday, 12-5pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Admission:
General admission provides access to all current exhibitions and to the Library during Library hours.
BHS 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.
Teachers $4
Children under 12 Free

Directions:
Brooklyn Historical Society is located 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 at the corner of Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights.

Please note: Public transportation is recommended due to limited parking.

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

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