Sun-drenched garden seating, air-conditioned galleries, and programs to spark your creativity. Weâve got what youâre looking for this summer! đ
Donât miss Drag and Draw, Saddles and Soul: A Juneteenth Black Western Celebration, Brooklyn Talks: Artists on Giantsâand so much more.
Lauren Argentina Zelaya
Director of Public Programs
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Drag and Draw
Thursday, June 13, 7â9 pm
Sip and sketch at the Brooklyn Museum this summer! Juneâs Drink and DrawâDrag and Draw, if you willâcelebrates Brooklyn Pride and features models from Yas Mama, Brooklynâs favorite night of Latinx drag. While you draw, enjoy music and shows by some of NYCâs best drag performers, hosted by Chata, mother of the House of Bushwig.
Brooklyn Talks: Artists on Giants
Thursday, June 20, 7â9 pm
Celebrate the release of the publication Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys in a conversation with featured artists Jarvis Boyland and Jamel Shabazz, moderated by curator Kimberli Gant.
Yoga on the Stoop
Saturdays, June 15 and 22, 10â11 am
Start your morning with sun salutations! Meet us on the plaza steps for yoga and meditation, open to all levels and led by local instructors. Open your hips and your heart in this gentle flow class. Please bring your own mat.
Studio Immersion: Paul McCartney and Candid Photography
Sunday, June 30, 2â6 pm
Inspired by Paul McCartney Photographs 1963â64: Eyes of the Storm, create dynamic images that capture your point of view and tell compelling stories. Hear from Director of Curatorial Affairs Catherine Futter and Executive Assistant Jennie Tang about Paul McCartneyâs versatile creative output. Then, head to the studio, where artist and educator Julia Forrest will guide you through camera operation, framing, and digital inkjet printing.
Scent Tours: Hiroshigeâs Seasons
Thursday, July 25, 6:30â8 pm
Sniff your way through Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) on a multisensory tour led by a fragrance historian. Enhance the viewing experience by pairing selected prints with scents specially created by Brooklyn-based Joya Studio.
Art History Happy Hour: Paul McCartney Photographs
Thursday, July 11, 7â9 pm
Enjoy a specialty drink and short lectures inspired by Paul McCartney Photographs 1963â64: Eyes of the Storm. Hear presentations by exhibition organizer Catherine Futter and Debra Hess Norris, Chair of the Department of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware.
Sunday Storytime x Brooklyn Public Library
Sunday, June 16, 11:30 amâ12:15 pm, 1â1:45 pm
Come to the Museum for storytime with our friends from Brooklyn Public Library. Join in as we read stories, sing songs, make crafts, and enjoy time together on Fatherâs Day. You can also sign up for a library card and discover ways to promote early literacy at home. Afterward, explore the Museumâask for a bingo card to guide your adventure!
Brooklyn Pop-Up Market
Sundays through November 17 (except September 1), 10:30 amâ5:30 pm
Every week, you can explore the offerings at our open-air market! Enjoy the sunshine and shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans.
Saddles and Soul: A Juneteenth Black Western Celebration
Saturday, June 15, 12â8 pm
Honor Juneteenthâthe Texas-born holiday commemorating the end of legal slavery in the United Statesâwith a full slate of activities celebrating self-expression, community, and Black joy.
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You donât have to go it alone in the galleriesâget more with a group tour! Dive deeper into our collection, or have all your questions answered about exhibitions including Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys and Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami).
NY Phil Concerts in the Parks
June 11â16, 8 pm
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965. Join inâfor free!âas parks throughout the city are transformed into a patchwork of picnickers enjoying friends, family, and music under the stars.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238
From the top: Drag and Draw, June 2023. (Photo: Kolin Mendez); Jamel Shabazz. Trio, Brooklyn, NYC, 1980. Chromogenic print. The Dean Collection, courtesy of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys. Š Jamel Shabazz. (Photo: Glenn Steigelman); Outdoor Yoga on the Stoop, June 2023. (Photo: Naeem Douglas/Souls in Focus); Paul McCartney. Photographers in Central Park. New York, February 1964. Pigmented inkjet print. Copyright Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP; Utagawa Hiroshige. Plum Garden, Kamata (Kamata no umezono), no. 27 from 100 Famous Views of Edo, 2nd month of 1857. Woodblock print. Brooklyn Museum; Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.27. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum); Paul McCartney. George Harrison. Miami Beach, February 1964. Chromogenic print. Š 1964 Paul McCartney under exclusive license to MPL Archive LLP; Participants at a Brooklyn Public Library storytime. (Photo: Brooklyn Public Library); Brooklyn Pop-Up Market, June 2023. (Photo: Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet); Juneteenth celebration at the Brooklyn Museum, June 2022. (Photo: Kolin Mendez); Paul McCartneyâs Photographs 1963â64: Eyes of the Storm and Hiroshigeâs 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) VIP preview and reception, May 2024. (Photo: Matthew Carasella Photography)
