Brooklyn Heights / Brooklyn / free
Center for Brooklyn History
Center for Brooklyn History is free to enter during regular hours. Free admission. Part of Brooklyn Public Library system.
Admission at a glance
| Admission | free |
|---|---|
| When the offer applies | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–4pm; closed Sun |
| Tickets and restrictions | Othmer Library has separate hours. Check library holiday closures. |
| Address | 128 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Official site | www.bklynlibrary.org/center-for-brooklyn-history |
Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-09-05
Next dates this offer applies
Calculated from the policy as of 2026-09-23, not confirmed ticket availability. Holidays and special closures can override regular hours.
Make a visit of it
Housed in a gorgeous 1881 Queen Anne Revival building on one of Brooklyn's prettiest blocks. The exhibitions on Brooklyn history are sharp and well-curated. The Othmer Library has archives going back to the 1600s. Also has a space in DUMBO at Empire Stores.
After: Henry's End (American, $16-32). Henry St, 5 min walk. Brooklyn Heights institution since 1973. Wild game festival in winter. Cozy, excellent wine list.