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Here are some citywide opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom instruction with hands on, experiential learning for their students. See a list of current offerings below, organized by borough. 

• Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Through touch-tours, open-ended inquiry challenges, craft projects, and interactive games, Bartow Pell’s curriculum-rich sessions build critical thinking and evidential reasoning skills that benefit students across disciplines.
• Bronx River Alliance The Bronx River Alliance's Education Program helps schools and community organizations use the river as a classroom, engaging youth and adults in a variety of enjoyable and educational activities. The Alliance provides teachers with training, curriculum consulting, lesson plans, equipment and supplies to support students in becoming river doctors, scientists and more.
• Bronx Zoo The WCS Education Department offers a variety of standards-based learning experiences at our parks and at schools.
• Rocking the Boat Rocking the Boat's On-Water Classroom exposes students to the joy of rowing and the ecological diversity of the Bronx River.
• Wave Hill Immerse your class in nature as you explore Wave Hill’s glorious gardens and woodlands. An experienced educator leads your class in outdoor exploration and hands-on activities that help students at all levels make meaningful connections to the environment.
• 826 NYC storytelling and bookmaking 826NYC hosts classes across New York City for Write Together: an interactive writing experience that encourages creative expression, explore the elements of storytelling and strengthens writing skills. Elementary and middle school classes collaborate on illustrated children’s books, middle schoolers can choose their own adventure with multi-ending stories, and high schoolers learn the art of memoir writing during a fast-paced and whimsical 90-minute narrative program. The Write Together program is now available as either a virtual workshop or an in-person field trip to a "secret library." Read about a 2nd-grade class trip to the Secret Library »
• Aviator Sports and Events Center This 175,000-square-foot facility has two regulation NHL ice rinks, a 20,000-square-foot field house, a gymnastics center, a rock wall and two outdoor fields. Groups can participate in basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, ice skating, flag football, rock climbing, team-building activities, swimming and bubble soccer.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden Registered school groups can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free. The Garden also offers 90-minute guided workshop programs for students in pre-K through 8th grade ($150 per class; a discount is available for Title I schools) to help students explore trees, plants and flowers.
• Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy The Conservancy offers a variety of programs for children in grades K-12, with topics including the ecology of Brooklyn Bridge Park, engineering, geological formations, sustainability and more.
• Brooklyn Children's Museum The Brooklyn Children's Museum offers on-site school programs as well as "Museum on the Go" art, culture, math and science curriculum kits that can be used in your classroom. A limited number of free school programs for Title I schools are available.
• Brooklyn Navy Yard BLDG 92 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard partners with the Brooklyn Historical Society to offer free education programs. Students visiting the Brooklyn Navy Yard will learn to think like historians and engineers through hands-on investigation of Brooklyn’s material culture, art and written documents. Read about a 3rd-grade class trip to the Brooklyn Navy Yard »
• Brooklyn Robot Foundry Show your students the wonder of building robots with workshops on simple circuits, vibration, switches, LEDs and more.
• Environmental Study Center This 7,000-square-foot learning center in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn, is home to over 200 living organisms, four learning labs, an outdoor learning space with a pond habitat and urban garden, and a greenhouse laboratory.
• New York Aquarium Classes, group tours and self-guided tours are available for all grades.
• New York Transit Museum Led by a staff of skilled educators, school programs complement curricular exploration of the New York City history, the engineering sciences, the mathematics and art of subway and station design, and the urban landscape.
• Newtown Creek Alliance The Newtown Creek Alliance offers guided tours through the Newtown Creek watershed focusing on the history, industrial use and environment challenges in the area.
• Prospect Park Zoo Guided tours on themes including animal adaptations, animal families, animal defenses, diets and habits are available. Self-guided tours and classes are also offered.
• Waterfront Museum Docked in Red Hook, Brooklyn, this floating classroom helps students learn about geography, history, social studies and science aboard the last remaining covered wooden barge.
• Weeksville Heritage Center Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn’s largest African-American cultural institution, is a multidisciplinary museum dedicated to preserving the history of the 19th-century African American community of Weeksville, Brooklyn — one of America’s first free black communities.
• Wyckoff House Museum The Wyckoff House Museum preserves, interprets, and operates New York City’s oldest building and the surrounding one-and-a-half acres of park. Through innovative educational and farm-based programs it builds cultural and agricultural connections within our community, emphasizing immigration, family, food, and community through history.
• American Museum of Natural History The Museum of Natural History is a top field trip destination in New York City: amazing new exhibits, over 32 million objects in their permanent collections, and exceptional programs, resources and classes for students and teachers. 
• Asia Society and Museum Building on the idea of the Museum as an extension of the classroom, Asia Society offers interactive guided tours for school groups in grades 3–12. In the galleries, teachers and students can learn about the works of art on view, discuss how art relates to their own experiences, and discover what’s new and compelling about art today.
• Battery Urban Farm Explore The Battery with lesson materials covering agriculture, urban ecosystems, nutrition and history.
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine This landmark building offers numerous field trips aligned with state standards, some free, for NYC schools. Programs are available in architecture and geometry, medieval journeys, immigration, shapes and patterns, world religions, civic engagement and more.
• Center for Architecture The Center for Architecture offers hands-on workshops at its SoHo location and school-based residency programs for K-12 students.
• Central Park Zoo Self-guided tours, guided tours and classes are available.
• Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Center This 80,000-square-foot center offers a variety of sports activities, including soccer, rock climbing, gymnastics, basketball and more.
• Children's Museum of Manhattan The museum’s theme-based, 90-minute guided group visits for grades K-8 are led by a museum educator and include a tour of a thematic exhibition and a hands-on arts workshop. In-school residency programs are also available.
• Cooper Hewitt Design Cooper Hewitt offers two free design programs for K-12 students. 
• Democracy Now! Give students an opportunity to visit a news studio control room to view a live taping of Democracy Now!, followed by a discussion about independent news and investigative journalism. Trips are free.
• Drawing Center This SoHo center offers two free programs for K-12 students, comprised of on-site and in-school activities. The experience includes a guided tour and hands-on projects.
• El Museo del Barrio El Museo del Barrio offers guided tours of the museum as well as walking tours of the surrounding neighborhood, both of which allow students to participate in sketching, movement and writing activities.
• Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration On ranger-led programs, students in grades 3-12 can play the role of newly arrived immigrants. Self-guided activities for grades 2-12 are also available.
• Empire State Building The Empire State Building offers lesson plans connecting to social studies, science and technology, history and geography, as well as a virtual tour.
• Governors Island Teaching Garden In April through October, students will rotate through hands-on stations that typically include a farm tour, planting or farm work activity, cooking or harvesting and tasting activity, and possible fourth mini-lesson. 
• Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum The Intrepid offers social, studies, history and science programs for students in pre-K through 12th grade.
• Merchant's House Museum The landmark Merchant's House, preserved intact, offers an authentic glimpse into life in the mid-19th century. Students explore four floors of period rooms.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art Guided tours and self-guided group admission are available. Guided tour topics include exploring art across cultures, stories and legends, faces and masks and art explorations of particular locations and time periods.
• Metropolitan Opera Access Opera engages students with the unforgettable experience of watching a performance live on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House and provides teachers with resources for drawing connections across literature, social studies, foreign language, and the arts
• Morgan Library and Museum Explore curriculum in the sciences and humanities through direct observation of primary sources, such as Mesopotamian seals and tablets, medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, rare printed books, master drawings and period architecture. Read a New York Teacher article about a 5th-grade class trip to the Morgan »
• Morris-Jumel Mansion Tour "Manhattan's oldest house" and learn about the Revolutionary War, life in the 18th and 19th centuries, slavery, archaeology and more.
• Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust The Museum of Jewish Heritage is New York’s home for Holocaust education. Tours focus on various topics including issues of cultural identity and heritage, the Jewish immigrant experience, Israel and more.
• National Archives The National Archives offers free trips that explore rich primary sources.
• National Jazz Museum Educational tours and in-gallery workshops at this museum in Harlem allow participants to engage deeply with jazz history and discover timeless lessons of creativity, vision and collaboration.
• National Museum of Mathematics Experience the joys, wonders, and beauty of math at the National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the only museum dedicated to math in North America. At MoMath, teachers and students from pre-K through high school and beyond are able to explore more than 30 memorable, interactive exhibits designed to make math accessible and fun. Classes are also able to participate in MoMath’s many activities and workshops that bring math to life in exciting and innovative ways. Read a New York Teacher article about a class trip to the Museum of Math »
• New York City Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics The New York City Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics increases students’ interest and excitement about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) through space and aviation science. Through hands-on activities that simulate real world experiences, students in grades K–12 apply math and science concepts learned in the classroom while working together to solve authentic problems. 
• New York City Fire Museum The museum, in conjunction with the New York City Fire Department, operates a world-class fire safety education program designed to teach participants how to prevent fires within the home and how to protect themselves and escape should a fire occur. The program consists of two components— classroom training and a simulated fire event in a mock home environment.
• New-York Historical Society Bring your students on a trip to the oldest museum in New York! Whether they are visiting a special exhibition or our beautifully redesigned permanent collection galleries, students will be actively engaged with the stuff of history — the artifacts, works of art, and documents that provide a window onto our collective past.
• New York Improv Theatre Interactive shows and workshops entertain audiences with creative comedy arts.
• Paley Center for Media Using programs from the collection of television and radio recordings as a means of illustration and investigation, Paley Center educators lead sessions on a wide range of subjects such as advertising, the documentary form, and the civil rights movement. Inquiry-based classes seek to build analytical thinking, viewing, and listening skills and attempt to provide insight into the roles television and radio play in our culture.
• Rubin Museum of Art Explore Himalayan Asia here in New York! Guided tours at the Rubin help K–12 students develop visual literacy and critical-thinking skills through engaging, inquiry-based discussions. Read a New York Teacher article about a 1st-grade trip to the Rubin »
• South Street Seaport Museum South Street Seaport Museum tells the story of how New York’s great natural harbor gave rise to the metropolis we know today. Dockside programs combine indoor and outdoor hands-on activities to show how the science of the harbor affects how we live today.
• Tenement Museum Through interactive tours of the tenement building and Lower East Side neighborhood, students investigate universal themes of cultural identity, discrimination, and human rights.
• Whitney Museum of American Art In free guided visits, students will learn to think critically, look closely and consider how art can be a voice for expressing different ideas. 
• Alley Pond Environmental Center Alley Pond's class workshops are available on a variety of topics, from invertebrate animals to ecosystems to seasonal species to ecology.
• Bayside Historical Society At its historic "Castle" building at Fort Totten, Bayside History Society offers a variety of hands-on programs for students in grades K through 12 that teach what life was like in Queens more than a century ago.
• King Manor Museum Programs focus on life and work at King Manor in Jamaica, Queens, in the 19th century and the history of the King family in early America and the anti-slavery movement.
• Louis Armstrong House Museum The Louis Armstrong House Museum sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong by preserving and interpreting Armstrong’s house and grounds and collecting and sharing archival materials that document Armstrong’s life and legacy. Read a New York Teacher article about a middle school class trip to the Louis Armstrong House »
• Materials for the Arts The Education Center at Materials for the Arts in Long Island City, Queens, offers programming focused on creative reuse: making art with readily available materials and the ever-changing MFTA warehouse inventory. The Center hosts field trips programs for students and P-Credit courses for teachers in two classroom studios, organizes exhibitions of artwork at MFTA Gallery, and sends teaching artists into schools to share reuse techniques.
• Museum of the Moving Image Exhibition tours, film and television screenings, and hands-on workshops help you teach the core curriculum with the support of a dynamic and interactive environment.
• New York Hall of Science The Hall of Science offers school workshops and programs for all ages, as well as an on-the-go option. Students can learn about design, ecosystems, STEM and more. 
• Queens County Farm Museum This 47-acre farm, the oldest continuously farmed site in New York State, includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard and herb garden. Read a New York Teacher article about a kindergarten field trip to the farm »
• Queens Historical Society The Queens Historical Society offers walking tours of historic sites in Flushing, archaeology workshops, workshops about the Underground Railroad and more.
• Queens Museum The Queens Museum provides pre-K–12 students with fun learning experiences that integrate in-depth observation and interpretation of art and historical exhibits, and hands-on art-making activities.
• Queens Public Library Visit one of their 63 community libraries for student library cards, summer meals, activities for all ages, clubs for teens, as well as books, magazines, ebooks and other media in many languages and formats -- all for free.
• Queens Zoo The Queens Zoo offers guided tours on themes including adaptations, habitats and diets, birds, mammals and domestic animals. Classes and self-guided tours are also available.
• Vander Ende Onderdonk House At the oldest Dutch Colonial stone house in New York City, students can tour the house and grounds, see a slide presentation on early New York history and participate in a colonial craft activity.
• Voelker Orth Museum The Voelker Orth Museum occupies an 1890s immigrant family's house in Flushing, Queens and offers a variety of history, science and art programs. Read a New York Teacher article about a 1st-grade class trip to the Voelker Orth Museum »

Staten Island

• Historic Richmond Town Using history and culture as a foundation, the museum explores the roles and lives of men, women, and children throughout the centuries. School tours and workshops are available.
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanic Garden Snug Harbor on Staten Island offers four 90-minute outdoor tour varieties: New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, Wetlands, Snug Harbor Pastoral Grounds and Gardens, and Snug Harbor Heritage Farm. Each tour may be paired with a class; topics include Chinese calligraphy, wetlands, the water cycle and more.
• Staten Island Children's Museum Guided by a museum educator, students will learn through hands-on experience. 
• Staten Island Museum School and educator programs use the Staten Island Museum’s collection and exhibitions to create a forum for ideas, debate, and exchange. Programs at the Museum and in the classroom offer students and teachers an interdisciplinary and hands-on learning experience.
• Staten Island Zoo The Staten Island Zoo offers animal presentations with topics including animals and folklore, ecosystems, rainforest, safaris and more. Traveling zoo programs are also available.

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Explore the Garden in these hands-on, guided programs for students in pre-K through 8th grade.

Self-Guided School & Camp Group Visits

Preregistered school and camp groups may visit Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free.

Con Edison's STEM Days Out

Bring your middle school students to STEM Days Out, a free program that aims to spark interest among middle school students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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Project green reach.

This outreach program for K–8 teachers and their classes serves Brooklyn's Title I schools. Read More  ›

DOE "P" In-Service Course

Use the Garden as a living laboratory to teach science, math, language arts, and more while earning CTLE hours from the NYS Education Department or P credits from NYC Public Schools. Read More  ›

Urban Advantage Program

Turn your class field trip into a rich learning experience at Brooklyn Botanic Garden by redeeming a UA class visit voucher. Read More  ›

Free Virtual Tour Resources for Teachers

These thematic virtual tours of Brooklyn Botanic Garden come with accompanying resources to support and extend your students’ learning.

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Are you seeking a guided tour for an academic group? If you are with an academic institution and are planning a class visit, inquire with our Education Division for information about K–12 school group or university tours.

Our Visitor Experience department offers private group tours on a range of topics, all led by a team of knowledgeable and friendly art historians and educators. 

To book a one-hour long tour of our collection highlights or a special exhibition, please see below and contact us three weeks in advance of your preferred visit date. 

Tours are for adult groups of eight to twelve guests. Groups larger than twelve may be split into multiple tours with staggered start times for an optimal gallery experience. We typically schedule tours during the Museum’s public hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am–6 pm. To learn more about pricing for private after-hours tours, contact [email protected] .

Special Exhibitions

Take a guided tour of one of our special exhibitions. Available for a limited time.

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

February 10–July 7, 2024 $50 per person Reserve tickets now!

Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami)

April 5–August 4, 2024 $45 per person Reserve tickets now!

Nona Faustine: White Shoes and In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection

March 8–July 7, 2024 $45 per person Reserve tickets now!

Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm

May 3–August 18, 2024  $45 per person Reserve tickets now!

Collection Highlights

Explore some of our exciting collection offerings. Tour topics include:

Identity and Diversity: Discuss works by artists including Kehinde Wiley, Roberto Lugo, and Teri Greeves, who explore themes of identity and artistic representation across time and place.

Brooklyn and Beyond : Examine artworks and objects that tell stories about New York’s unique history and its role as a center of arts and culture.

Women Artists in the Brooklyn Museum : Learn about works of art and design made by female artists, including Judy Chicago’s iconic The Dinner Party .

Ancient Egyptian Art : Get a close look at selected works from our renowned collection of ancient Egyptian art.

Landscape and Climate:  Travel through time and place with a selection of works that celebrate and critique human interactions with the natural environment.

Curator-Led Tours and Hosted Events

Want to engage your audience with a special night at the Museum? We offer upgraded tour experiences, including curator-led tours, as well as a range of entertaining options for groups of all sizes. To learn more about renting our available spaces, visit our Facility Rental FAQ , then let us know how we can help bring your ideas to life by submitting an inquiry .

Corporate Membership

Interested in taking your company’s tour experience to the next level? Consider joining the Museum as a Corporate Member! Our close family of Corporate Members enjoy exciting benefits, such as the opportunity to host employees for virtual curator tours or exclusive in-person tours and receptions at the Museum for up to thirty guests. Additionally, Corporate Members receive special discounts on tours, Shop purchases, special exhibition tickets, and more! Please call us at 718.501.6326 or email [email protected] for information about becoming a Corporate Member.

Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy

You may change your tour time once with no fees, up to one week prior to the date of your scheduled tour, by emailing [email protected] . If you need to change your date again, you will be charged a fee.

You may cancel your tour for a full refund up to two weeks in advance of your scheduled date, or for a partial refund up to one week in advance of your scheduled date. Any cancellations less than one week prior to the scheduled date will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel your tour, email [email protected] .

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The Brooklyn Museum does not allow third parties to lead groups through the galleries. Any unauthorized lecturers will be asked to end their tours.

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New York City Class Trip

New York City reigns supreme as a top destination for class trips and performance groups.  There’s so much to see and do, it’s hard to squeeze it all in.  Here are just a few highlights…

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is great for student groups.  It’s a one stop shop for the best of NYC.  The observation deck at Top of the Rock is usually less crowded than the Empire State Building and offers a stunning, unobstructed view of the city.  The NBC Studios tour is popular with students and tons of fun.  If traveling during the winter months, a stop at the ice rink is a must.  If traveling during the holidays, the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center is a spectacular must-see!

One World Observatory

One World Observatory at the Westfield World Trade Center is another favorite stop.  SkyPod elevators climb 102 stories in 42 seconds for a view like none other!

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum offers a rare opportunity for the youth of today to interact with the heroes of the past.  Precious few years remain that will allow younger generations to spend time face to face with those who served on ships like the Intrepid.  Capture these teachable moments before they slip away.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum and Ellis Island

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a landmark building that tells the story of immigrants to New York City between the 19 th and 21 st centuries through the personal experiences of those who lived here.  Couple this experience with a trip to Ellis Island to help students understand the role of immigration in our nation’s evolving identity.

Staten Island Ferry

If you want a great harbor view (and photo op!) of the Statue of Liberty , take your students on the Staten Island Ferry .  Leaving approximately every 20 minutes from Battery Park, the free ferry takes you right past the Statue.

Dough and DeKalb Market

NYC has some“sweet” spots.  A favorite is “Dough,” located in Brooklyn and the Flatiron District .  Dough is known for its legendary and mouthwatering doughnuts.  DeKalb Market in Brooklyn is also a great option for all kinds of local flavor – students can taste a little bit of everything!

Manhattan Concert Productions

Your ensemble can perform on stage in famous venues with exceptional guest faculty when you collaborate with Manhattan Concert Productions .  They offer experiences you won’t find anywhere else, including the following: Symphonic Series New York City Jazz Festival Masterwork Series These are just a few of the performance possibilities offered through Manhattan Concert Productions, whose goal is to help your group shine brightly in a professional and supportive setting.

The Town Hall has a 1500 seat theatre and hosts thousands of students each year.  It’s designated a National Historic Landmark because of the important role it played during the women’s suffrage movement – a unique way to combine history and performance in a place where there’s “not a bad seat in the house.”

Broadway Classroom and Disney Theatrical Workshop

If your goal is to make your students more comfortable and confident on stage, you may want to consider a workshop experience like Broadway Classroom or Disney Theatrical Workshop. Broadway Classroom is a series of workshops designed to engage students in the disciplines of theatre.  Popular workshops include Broadway basics, music, choreography and staging, the business of a Broadway career, professional Q & As and an anti-bullying themed class.  Workshops are typically 90 minutes and are held in the Broadway rehearsal studios. If your group wants to dig a little deeper into the art of the theatre, try a Disney Theatrical Workshop .  Running at an itinerary-friendly 90 minutes, these workshops are led by expert Disney Teaching Artists and allow the group to explore the mechanics of a performance – from on stage to behind the scenes.

Our itineraries are just a starting point for your adventure.  We work directly with you to create a student trip that’s perfect for your group.  If you want a unique performance or learning experience, we make it happen. Do you need to change days or add an attraction?  

Day 1:     

• Arrive in New York City and meet your “full-scope” tour director
• Rockefeller Plaza
• Radio City Music Hall Tour
• Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building

Day 2:     

• Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
• Chinatown and Little Italy
• 9/11 Memorial
• Times Square
• Broadway show

Day 3:     

• American Museum of Natural History
• New York TV & Movie Sites
• Guided Manhattan Tour
• Guided Midtown Tour
• Depart for home

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Each class is 85 minutes long and can accommodate a maximum of 35 students. The cost for each class is $125 plus a $7.50 booking fee. A limited number of fee waivers are available to Title 1 schools. To apply for a fee waiver, please fill out  this application.  For more details about program registration and expectations, visit our FAQ section.

The calendar below allows you to book our school programs, or register for a waitlist for one of our booked programs. If our calendar does not have a program on a date that works for you, feel free to reach out to [email protected] , as we may be able to accommodate program requests. 

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E3: EXPLORATION, ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (GRADES K-6)

Investigate the rich ecology of Brooklyn Bridge Park during a trip to the Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center. Students will visit four stations that focus on habitats and inhabitants of the park and the neighboring estuary. They will have an opportunity to interact with animals, make in-depth observations about featured organisms and explore our Discovery Station: an interactive display that highlights the Park’s ecology, history and sustainable features.

Location: Environmental Education Center

Teacher Resources: Learning standards , Pre-Lesson , Post-Lesson

THE AWESOME OYSTER (Grades 2-8)

Examine the history of New York Harbor’s keystone species: the eastern oyster. Through hands-on investigation, students use the oyster gardens at Brooklyn Bridge Park to investigate East River habitat. Students will encounter the various species that reside in an oyster garden, take scientific measurements, and discover the oyster’s historical and ecological importance to the New York Harbor.

Location: Pier 5, Fully Outdoors

Teacher Resources: Learning standards ,  Pre-Lesson Plan ,  Post-Lesson Plan

GREAT BROOKLYN BRIDGE (GRADES 2-8)

Immerse yourself in the dramatic history and innovative design of the bridge that changed the Brooklyn landscape. Students explore basic bridge engineering concepts and walk to the first tower of the bridge, weather permitting, for an activity.

Location: Begins inside Environmental Education Center, ends with walk on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Teacher Resources : Learning standards ,  Pre-Lesson Plan ,  Post-Lesson Plan

READING ROCKS (GRADES 2-3)

Dig into the dynamic rock cycle, learn how rocks are formed, and discover the many types of rocks found in the park.

Location: Environmental Education Center, with brief outdoor experience.

ROVE THE COVE (GRADES K-4)

Explore the East River estuary and tidal strait. Students investigate and assess the health of the East River by observing, gathering samples, and performing simple water tests. While analyzing specimens, students discuss habitat, characteristics, and environmental adaptations of local organisms.

Location: Time is split between the Environmental Education Center and nearby Pebble Beach.

PLANKTON AND POLLUTION (GRADES 4-12)

What’s in the East River water? Is it a healthy place for marine life? Educators will collect water samples and examine the water quality by conducting a series of water chemistry tests, such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and pH. Students will also have the opportunity to see water samples under a microscope and search for plankton, as well as pollution .

Location for December- March:  Environmental Education Center, with brief outdoor experience Location for for April-November:  Pier 5, Fully Outdoors

Teacher Resources: Learning standards , Pre-Lesson Plan

SEINING THE RIVER WILD (ALL AGES)

Discover the underwater world of the East River. Instructors drag a 20-foot seine net along the bottom of the river bed to catch, identify, and release fish and invertebrates. With prior permission and signed waivers, students over the age of 14 receive instruction and an opportunity to work the nets.

Location: Pier 4 Beach, Fully Outdoors

Teacher Resources: Learning standards ,  Pre-Lesson Plan (K-3) ,  Post-Lesson Plan (K-3) ,  Pre-Lesson Plan (4-8) ,  Post-Lesson Plan (4-8)

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES (GRADES 5-12)

Examine the sustainable and green design of the park including water conservation, ecological initiatives, and material reuse. A guided tour is embedded with activities and challenges for students that promote a deeper understanding of these innovative concepts.

Location: Environmental Education Center, with an outdoor component.

Noise Mitigation Case Study: Brooklyn Bridge Park :  Learn how the sound attenuation berms at BBP help reduce noise pollution by simple in-park data collection or using the data from an  ArcGIS StoryMap!  This lesson is one component of the  Sound and Noise Education Module  created by NYC DEP.

TREES OF BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK (GRADES K-1)

Learn basic tree anatomy and use age-appropriate field guides to explore and identify the diverse tree species in the park. Students use observation and scientific tools to estimate tree age, diameter, and circumference.

Location for December- March:  Environmental Education Center, with brief outdoor experience Location for for April-November:  Pier 1, Fully Outdoors 3

WEATHER ON THE WATER (GRADES K-1)

Use the park’s waterfront location to explore attributes of weather. Students use simple weather tools, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities to help understand weather patterns and the water cycle. The class is tailored to address weather conditions of the day.

Virtual Field Trips

Virtual Programs are available on request basis. Please contact [email protected]  to inquire.

E3: Exploration, Ecology, and the Environment Grades Pre-K – 2 | 45 minutes Receive an introduction to local terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Students will have close-up views of our favorite Ed Center creatures, with plenty of time for Q&A on animal adaptations, diet, and habitat.

The Awesome Oyster Grades 2 – 8 | 60 minutes Learn about the importance of oysters as a keystone species in NY Harbor and research efforts in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Students will get an up-close look at living oysters and other marine organisms through our microscope hook-up!

Plankton and Pollution Grades 4 – 12 | 45 minutes What’s in the East River water? Is it a healthy place for marine life? Educators will collect water samples and examine the water quality by conducting a series of water chemistry tests, such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and pH. Students will also have the opportunity to see water samples under a microscope and search for plankton, as well as pollution.

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Adventurers Family Amusement Park

Open since 1966, Adventurers Amusement Park, formerly Nellie Bly, is the perfect place to enjoy a fun day for your group field trip or family outing in Brooklyn.

Area 53 NYC

Area 53 NYC- 3 locations – triple the fun. Choose between Adventure Park, Indoor Paintball and Laser Tag. Field Trips and Parties for school, scout, camp0, homeschool groups and family celebrations.

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

A one-of-a-kind NYC tradition, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® brings the joy of Christmas to life in a show for all ages.

Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Atlantic

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Atlantic! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to a large selection of games—in Dave’s Arcade.

Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Gateway

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Gateway! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games—12-lane bowling, shuffleboard, air hockey, and more—in Dave’s Arcade.

Dave & Buster’s Staten Island

At Dave & Buster’s Staten Island, your group will have a blast! Start out with a delicious meal in our group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some fun games for team building followed by a visit to arcade with the latest games.

Dave and Buster’s Times Square

Dave & Buster’s Time Square is your go-to place for FUN! For your next school event come eat, party, and play at Dave & Buster’s—your school group will thank you!

Disney On Broadway – The Lion King

More than 90 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the one-of-a-kind Broadway musical that is “The Lion King.” Enjoy this landmark entertainment experience!

DISNEY ON BROADWAY – ALADDIN

Aladdin is an unforgettable experience that blends all the cherished songs from the film’s Academy Award®- winning score with new music written especially for this Broadway production.

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KingsFerox, the Biggest  ninja park with obstacles plus a whole floor of entertainment with massive trampolines, rock climbing and more.  Join the fun today!

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Explore 2,800 acres dedicated to discovering the sounds, sights, and scents of nature. Programs include bird watching, learning about insects, spiders, and reptiles.

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Unwrap your chocolate adventure at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, PA or Times Square, NY. Sweet & educational experiences will make your trip for your youth group and family – one to remember!

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The New York Botanical Garden becomes a 250-acre classroom for you and your students to explore. Active learning takes place in three unique sites and across Garden grounds. Students become gardeners in the Ruth Rea Howell Vegetable Garden at the Edible Academy; they become naturalists investigating plant and animal life in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden; and at the GreenSchool in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, students become world explorers examining the glass-enclosed rain forests and deserts. NYBG’s Class Trips offer something for every age group.

All of NYBG’s programs complement classroom learning and support learning standards prescribed by New York City and New York State, and also align with the national Next Generation Science Standards.

We are an outdoor learning environment, and programs run rain or shine. Be sure to dress for the weather, and read answers to some of our frequently asked questions on our pre-visit page .

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GARDENING WORKSHOPS AT THE EDIBLE ACADEMY

GRADES Pre-K–8

How does your garden grow | fall, spring, & summer.

Explore soil, plant, and water the garden to discover ways plants grow and change seasonally. Search for plant parts we eat in the garden and pot up edible plants to grow at home.

October 3–27, 2023; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $165 per class

April 2–June 7, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $165 per class

July 10–August 16, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $165 per class

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Winter

Explore the garden in winter. Discover ways plants grow and change during cold months in a greenhouse. Pot up indoor plants to grow at home.

January 9–February 23, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $165 per class

Learning with Winter Crops | Winter

Explore how gardeners prepare in the garden and in the kitchen for the winter season. Taste winter season vegetables and take home your own vegetable plant to observe and enjoy.

Foodways: Crops of the African American Diaspora | Winter

Explore the cultural narrative of people—and the food they grow and eat now and through history. Learn about the living and preserved garden of the Black American diaspora through hands-on activities and an introduction to culinary traditions.

Math in the Garden (Grades 3–5) | Winter

Explore the Edible Academy as a site to spark student curiosity with mathematics applications, from planning a garden plot to crafting a recipe.

High School Offerings

Visit the Edible Academy to practice organic gardening methods and explore foodways. Consider the implications and applications of the lessons learned at NYBG for your neighborhood. If you are a student or high school teacher, contact our Registration Office to learn more at [email protected] or 718.817.8181.

MULTIVISIT GARDENING PROGRAM AT THE EDIBLE ACADEMY

Groups meet four times over the school year to dig deeper into the topics below. Each session builds on the previous, and The Edible Academy educators share post-session activities with teachers that support student learning between sessions.

• Session 1: October 10–November 10, 2023; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
• Session 2: November 14–December 22, 2023; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
• Session 3: March 12–April 19, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
• Session 4: April 30–June 7, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

$660 (4 Visits) per group

To register email [email protected] or call 718.817.8181.

GRADES Pre-K–1

Garden cycles | pre-k–k.

Learn about plant life cycles and seasonal change through hands-on gardening and direct observation in the Edible Academy’s dynamic landscape. Explore how gardeners prepare and grow throughout the year.

Seeds to Fruits | Grade 1

Through hands-on exploration of the Edible Academy’s vegetable garden, deepen understandings of plant parts, needs and functions for the food we grow and eat.

Our Garden Community | Grade 2

Explore the connections between the food plants we grow and eat with our larger garden community of gardeners, pollinators, decomposers, and plants. Deepen understandings of the characters, places and relationships that compose a community through hands-on exploration and investigation.

Seed Stories and History | Grade 3

Through a hands-on exploration of the Edible Academy vegetable garden, explore the history and movement of food crops through the lenses of geography, botany and culture.

Native Plants and Peoples | Grade 4

Using place-based exploration of the Edible Academy site and the larger New York Botanical Garden, build understandings about the environmental knowledge of the Indigenous people past and present. Investigate native plants and Three Sisters gardening.

Grow Green | Grade 5

Discover the sustainable features of The Edible Academy. Explore ideas about renewable energy, water conservation, and organic gardening.

PLANT AND NATURE EXPLORATIONS AT THE EVERETT CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN

GRADES Pre-K–5

Pumpkins | fall.

Investigate gourds and giant pumpkins to develop understandings about fruit diversity and the pumpkin life cycle. Conduct seed germination experiments to grow at home.

October 3–27, 2023; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per group

PLANT SCIENCE WORKSHOPS AT THE GREENSCHOOL

Life in the Rain Forest | Fall, Winter, & Spring

Experience the layers and compare the climatic and vegetative elements between two rain forests. Consider diversity and adaptations and discover plants used for food and medicine. Pot up rain forest plants to grow at home.

October 3–November 17, 2023; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

November 28, 2023–January 12, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

January 16–March 15, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

March 26–June 7, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

Plant Parts We Eat | Fall & Spring

Find and plant parts to develop understandings about their roles in helping plants survive and grow. Pot up edible plants to grow at home.

Wonderland: Curious Nature  – Observe and Create | Begins May 21

Explore a garden evocative of Wonderland to discover weird and wild plant forms plucked from the pages of  Alice’s Adventures in the Wonderland . Create art inspired by personal whimsical adventures and observations.

Amazing Plant Adaptations | Fall, Winter, & Spring

Compare habitat features among rain forests, deserts, and a carnivorous bog. Find traits that allow plants to survive. Pot up plants to grow at home.

March 26–June 7, 2024 ; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

Patterns of Plants | Winter

Find and compare shape, symmetry, and series in plants and formulate ideas about ways structure relates to function. Create mandalas, an arrangement of plant parts designed in a circle using geometry.

Flowers in the Life Cycle | Winter, & Spring

Experience diverse environments that allow plants to grow successfully. Dissect specimens to understand the roles of flowers, fruit, and seeds to reproduction. Pot up experiments to grow at home.

January 16–March 15, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per group

March 26–June 7, 2024 ; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per group

October 4–November 18, 2022; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per group

November 28–January 12, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

January 16-March 15, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per group

March 26-June 7, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per group

The Water Cycle | Winter & Spring

Find and compare elements of air, water, and terrain of the world’s biomes and develop understandings about the role of plants in the water cycle. Build terrariums to take home.

March 26–June 7, 2023 ; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $165 per class

Flowers in the Life Cycle | Winter & Spring

Indoor tours in the enid a. haupt conservatory.

Interactive GreenSchool Guided and Self-Guided Tours | Fall, Winter, & Spring

During the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Tours, students become plant hunters as they engage in plant investigations inside the glass-enclosed rain forests and deserts. By observing and collecting information about diverse habitats, students build connections among life systems that help plants grow and experience the excitement of plant hunting.

Indoor Guided | Fall, Holiday, Winter, & Spring October 3–November 17, 2023 ; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $130 per class

November 28, 2023–January 12, 2024 ; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $130 per class

January 16–March 15, 2024 ; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $130 per class

March 26–June 7, 2024 ; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $130 per class

Indoor Self-Guided | Fall, Winter, & Spring | Grades Pre-K–8 September 27–November 17, 2023; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $65 per class

January 16–June 23, 2024; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $65 per class

Guided Conservatory Tours

Around the world of plants | grades k–2.

Observe and compare plants, weather, and seasons among rain forests, deserts, and a bog. Use field journals to record discoveries.

Ecosystems of the World | Grades 3–5

Explore and compare rain forests, deserts, and a bog to find characteristics and features that help organisms survive in these environments. Use field journals to record your findings.

Climate and Biodiversity | Grades 6–8

Explore the diversity of species that survive and grow in rain forests, deserts, and a bog. Use field journals as a tool for conservation.

Patterns of Plants Tour | Grades 2–8

Holiday Combination Only

Find and compare shape, symmetry, and series in plants and formulate ideas about their arrangements in the structures found in the Holiday Train Show ®.

The Orchid Show | Grades K–8

February to April

Explore the naturalistic and cultivated displays of orchids to understand where and how orchids grow and reproduce successfully around the world.

EBONY G. PATTERSON …things come to thrive… in the shedding…in the molting… Challenge How You See Tour | Grades K–8

Until October 20

Explore the gardens and art of Patterson to unearth the secrets and truth that lie underground! Discover natural processes such as life cycles and decomposition that reveal them.

Wonderland: Curious Nature  Tour

Begins May 21

Explore a garden evocative of Wonderland to discover weird and wild plant forms plucked from the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Journal personal whimsical adventures and observations.

OUTDOOR NATURE WALKS

Interactive GreenSchool Guided and Self-Guided Nature Walks

Students become naturalists as they investigate special collections throughout the Garden’s 250 acres. From the Thain Family Forest to the Native Plant Garden and across the Garden grounds, students observe and collect information to construct ideas about ecology with their peers, and build multicurricular connections to the plant world.

Outdoor Guided | Fall & Spring

$130 per class

October 3–November 17, 2023; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $130 per class

March 26–June 7, 2024; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $130 per class

Outdoor Self-Guided | Fall, Winter, & Spring

$50 per class (Free for New York Schools)

September 6–November 23, 2023; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

November 29, 2023–March 17, 2024; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

March 28–June 23, 2024; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Outdoor Nature Walks

Sensory Walk | Grades Pre-K–5

Fall & Spring Only

Engage all senses to deepen plant awareness through observation. Build understandings about how plants grow and survive.

50-Acre Thain Family Forest Walks

A Walk in the Forest | Grades Pre-K–2

Observe and compare a deciduous forest across the seasons. Discover the trees, animals, and insects who make their home there.

Forest Ecosystem of the Lënapehòkink | Grades 3–5

Hike through native forest trails to discover habitat features that once supported the lives of the Lenape people and the plants, birds, and animals that survive today.

A Forest in the Bronx | Grades 6–8

Explore the diversity of a native forest and discover the challenges of plant survival in an urban environment. Use field journals as a tool for conservation.

Native Plant Champions Walk | Grades 2–8

Explore a woodland, wetland, and meadow to build understandings about the role of native plants in ecosystems and conservation action.

Rock Garden Walk

Spring Only

Explore and find the basic conditions necessary to support the growing needs of rock and alpine plant.

Wonderland: Curious Nature  in the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden

Explore the Rose Garden to discover weird and wild roses evocative of the whimsy of the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland . Discover your favorite rose by color, shape, and fragrance.

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Holiday Train Show®

During this self-guided visit, experience the model trains and trolleys as they move through magical landscapes of historic New York State buildings made primarily from botanical materials.

November 28, 2023–January 12, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $140 per class

Holiday Combination: Holiday Train Show® and Evergreen Hike

Experience both Holiday Train Show® and the complementary Evergreen Hike through the Ross Conifer Arboretum.

November 28, 2023–January 12, 2024; 10–10:30 a.m. or 10:45–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. or 12:30–1 p.m. $200 per class

Register over the phone by calling 718.817.8181.

Holiday Combination: Holiday Train Show® and Patterns of Plants

Experience both Holiday Train Show® and the complementary Patterns of Plants workshop or tour at the GreenSchool in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

November 28, 2023–January 12, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. $250 per class

Pre-K–8: To register your class, email [email protected] or call 718.817.8181.

High School: To register your class, email [email protected] or call 718.817.8687.

Teacher Professional Learning: To inquire, email [email protected] or call 718.817.8140.

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There are three types of trips: walking tours and outings, museum walks and talks, and bus trips. All require pre-registration and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis .

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Tours and outings require preregistration. If you would like to participate, contact us, preferably by e-mail , or else call the office (718.951.5647) and leave a message. Be sure to include your telephone number in your e-mail or phone message, as trips may be canceled in case of inclement weather. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please also note deadlines for signing up. We will let you know if you are on a trip and where the meeting point is.

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NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM

Friday, march 15, 11 a.m., $19 deadline to sign up is march 1..

We will have a tour that highlights the evolution of the subway and the major issues and events that influenced the development of the largest transportation network in North America. The museum is home to a rotating selection of 20 vintage subway and elevated cars dating back to 1907. There’s also a special exhibit, Women Artists in the Subway, to celebrate Women’s Herstory Month in March. Located at 99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, in a decommissioned subway station, the entrance is down two flights of stairs. There are no elevators. A limited lift is available for wheelchairs/walkers by calling in advance.

BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

Wednesday, april 10,  11 a.m., $18 for adults and $12 for seniors over 65 deadline to sign up is april 3..

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful oasis of trees, flower borders, and pastoral lawns. We will enjoy an informal visit there together, led by our own Rose Cassius, who is a docent for the garden.

JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE

 wednesday, may 1, 11 a.m. deadline to sign up is april 24..

The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge includes more than 12,600 acres of water, salt marshes, freshwater and brackish water ponds, upland fields and woods, and open bay and islands. It is one of the largest bird habitats in the northeastern United States and is a great place to observe the seasonal bird migration as well as resident species. We will explore the Wildlife Refuge, led by a ranger, through some of its hiking trails. We will meet at the Visitor Center, located at 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens.

WALKING TOUR OF BUSHWICK

Wednesday, may 15, 11 a.m. deadline to sign up is may 3..

Join an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide on a visit to this fascinating neighborhood. Hank Orenstein is designing a tour for BLL to include street art, historic buildings, and more.

WALKING TOUR OF CHINATOWN

Monday, june 3, 10:30 a.m. deadline to sign up is may 29..

Manhattan’s Chinatown is a cultural enclave that offers a rich tapestry of Chinese traditions, cuisine, and daily life. It is filled with scores of authentic Chinese restaurants and colorful storefronts displaying an array of goods ranging from exotic produce to traditional crafts. We’ll explore the neighborhood and talk about its rich history. Robert Mishaan will lead us on this tour, which will last about two hours and cover about 1.5 miles. We’ll meet in Chinatown. Precise spot will be provided to participants closer to the time.

walking tours conducted by Ron Schweiger, “The Official Borough Historian”

The location of where each of the tours below will meet will be announced to those who register. The walks are limited to no more than 16 people.

 A HISTORIC TOUR THROUGH THE “TOWN OF FLATBUSH”

Thursday, may 2, 10:30 a.m. deadline to sign up is april 11..

On this tour, we will find out about the sites where education in Flatbush began in 1659; the history of the Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church; the African burial ground of Flatbush; and the donors who contributed money to establish the Erasmus Hall Academy and to build the Flatbush Town Hall in 1875, which still stands today. Also, how a love affair in 1832 caused Flatbush to remain relatively rural for the next 50 years.

HISTORY TOUR OF FLATLANDS

Thursday, may 9, 10:30 a.m. deadline to sign up is april 18..

This walking tour will explore the rich history of Flatlands. Originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans, the area was settled by European colonists in the mid-17th century. We will see the Flatlands Reformed Dutch Church and accompanying burial ground. and see how Canarsee Indian trails have been incorporated into our current streets.

VICTORIAN FLATBUSH

Thursday, may 16, 10:30 a.m. deadline to sign up is april 25..

Victorian Flatbush is one of the largest collections of Victorian houses in the country. As we walk, we will learn about its builders and developers, who lived over a century ago. See where major motion pictures were filmed. See where Nellie Bly, Charles Stillwell, and the Gillette family lived. Plus a lot more.

Museum Walks and Talks

Join us for these docent-led guided tours, held on Fridays.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

March 8, 11:30 a.m. and noon, $18 Exhibit: The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism

Grey Art Gallery at NYU

April 5, 11: a.m. and noon, $10 Exhibit: Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946–62

Bard Graduate Center Gallery

April 12, 11, 11:15, and 11:30 a.m., $15 Exhibit : Sonia Delawney: Parisian Abstract Artist (Born Russian Jewish)

Japan Society Gallery

April 19, 11 a.m. and noon, $25 Exhibit: None Whatsoever: Zen Paintings From the Gitter Yelen Collection

May 3, 11:30 a.m. and noon, $18 Exhibit: American Art Wing (and New York Art Worlds, 1870–90)

We have several trips in the works. Note that they haven’t  all been confirmed yet are are still tentative, but we’re hoping they take off soon. Flyers with the details will be sent to all members as soon as the information is complete.

• April 18—Louis Armstrong House and Museum; Queens Museum and a Chilean restaurant
• May or June—Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see Beehive
• May or June—Papermill Playhouse to see Beautiful

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In-Person field trips are offered at the Dolan DNALC in Cold Spring Harbor, DNALC NYC in Brooklyn, Harlem DNA Lab , and Regeneron DNALC in Sleepy Hollow.

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Live Hands-On Labs (Kit provided) are scheduled when it is convenient for your class. In addition to a demonstration of wet lab techniques, discussion of relevant concepts, and analysis of results, students perform all or part of the wet lab alongside the DNALC educator. Individual kits (containing consumable materials not to be shared) are distributed to students, who can complete the lab either in school or from home.

Live Demonstration Labs (No kit required) are scheduled when it is convenient for your class, with live instruction by a DNALC educator. Lab sessions include a demonstration of wet lab techniques, discussion of relevant concepts, and analysis of results. Students interact with the educator in real time, but do not perform a hands-on lab. For bioinformatics labs, students can follow along on their own computers during the session.

Pre-recorded video On-Demand Lab (Kit provided) instruction with student kits offers flexibility in the timing and location of lab instruction. Each On-Demand field trip includes 1 to 3 hours of video instruction and individual student kits to complete a lab independently or together as a class. Teachers can use videos during class or as assignments, while still providing a hands-on lab experience. Access to videos will be set for a limited window of time.

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Our overview of indoor activities in Brooklyn includes drop-in activities including play spaces, story times, arts and crafts, adventure parks, rock climbing, mini golf, bowling and more for all ages, from babies to teens!

Area 53 Laser Tag & Bowling | DUMBO

Area 53 is located in a dual-level basement in DUMBO and offers laser tag and bowling, best for ages 8 and up. Open Monday to Sunday, laser tag tickets are $39 during the week and $49 on weekends per person for non-private laser tag games. Each ticket allows for 3 laser tag games, each around 15 minutes. Area 53 now also offers mini-bowling for $30! Up to 6 players can play. Click here for more information!

Carnaby Club | DUMBO

Carnaby Club is a new family club intended to connect, network and build community. With an atelier studio, fitness room, adult lounge and play area with imaginative play, soft play and a large ball pit, kids can play while parents get work some work done. Drop-in prices are $30 per family and best for ages 0 to 6 years old. Class packs for 3- and 5-pack bundles are available. In addition to open play, the club offers drop-in classes in art, sensory, music, yoga, movement and many more classes for kids. Yoga, pilates and other fitness classes are available for adults. The club is open Monday-Friday, 10am – 6pm and Saturday-Sunday, 9am – 2pm. Click here to learn about memberships.  

Environmental Education Center | Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO  

Note: The center is temporarily closed for Winter Break through January 17.  

The Environmental Education Center is a year-round space located at the entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park in Dumbo. There is a three-dimensional map of Brooklyn Bridge Park and a 250-gallon estuarium showcasing fish from the East River. The center also has a small collection of turtles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Free and open to the public on Thursdays 3-5 PM, Fridays 3-5 PM, and Saturdays 1-5 PM. Find out more here .  

Jane’s Carousel | Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO

Stop by for a ride on the beautiful horses in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Each ride costs $2. Hours by season can be found here .  

Loop of the Loom Weaving | DUMBO

Drop-off your children for 2 hour weaving sessions at Loop of the Loom! Instructors will initially guide them with simple techniques, and within a minute, children will be able to start weaving by themselves. You will be amazed by what they made in two hours! 2-hour classes cost $65 (includes all materials). Best for ages 6-14. Book a class online here .  

Museum of Food and Drink | DUMBO

The Museum of Food and Drink ( MOFAD ) is now open at Empire Stores in DUMBO. MOFAD’s first exhibition is Flavor: The World to Your Brain, a sensory journey through our bodies and our world, designed and curated by food scientists and culinary anthropologists. Best for ages 7 and up. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 to 5 PM. Last entry at 4:15 PM. Children under 5 are free, children up to 14 years pay $7 and grown-ups $15. Get your tickets here .

Randolph Beer | DUMBO

Play pinball, vintage arcade games, foosball, shuffle board, and more at Randolph Beer. Some games are free, and others are played for $1 tokens. Book an hour of Feather Bowling here for $46/hour. Best for kids 7 and older. Kids are welcome on weekdays before 6pm, Saturdays before 2pm, and Sundays all day. Find out more about the beer hall  here .  

Cooking and Arts & Crafts for Kids at Speakitaly | DUMBO

Speakitaly offers a broad variety of Italian-themed drop-in classes starting at $30. Classes are offered for kids only, or for children and their caregivers. Children as young as two years old are welcome! only and Mommy & Me Classes. Visit the website or learn more about upcoming activities for kids and families here .  

Teen Tech Center | DUMBO

A new Teen Tech Center at 1 John Street in a separate location opposite the Adams Street library is now open for teenagers ages 13 to 18. It is one of 5 Teen Tech Centers in Brooklyn. The space previously used as interim library and annex of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum is designed as an interactive learning environment where teens can experiment with technology, get homework help, socialize with peers, meet professionals in the field of tech, and acquire skills for college and careers. The center features musical instruments including a drum set, 3D printer, sewing machine, video games, arts material and more. Find out more here .

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Chuck E. Cheese | Downtown Brooklyn

Chuck E. Cheese includes everything from driving games and arcade racing games to dance sessions and live shows. The Downtown Brooklyn location also has an all-new trampoline park! Drop in for a mid-week treat or weekend full of family fun activities and get your indoor playing on! Must be under 52″ to jump. Click here for more details.  

Dave & Buster’s | Downtown Brooklyn

Dave & Buster’s has hundreds of arcade games that are best for older kids and teens, but all ages are welcome (accompanied by an adult 25 years+ old). Food and alcohol are available for purchase. Opens at 11am Monday-Friday, 10am Saturday & Sunday. Click here for more info.  

Dekalb Market Hall | Downtown Brooklyn

CityPoint’s downstairs food hall is great place to grab lunch with the kids. Explore the food stalls or stop by Sixpoint Brewery. If you visit on Thursday, grab lunch before or after a show by children’s musician Hopalong Andrew , who has two shows (10am and 12pm) at The Gallery at City Point Brooklyn , across from McNally Jackson Bookstore. Dekalb Market Hall is open 11am-9pm Sunday-Wednesday, 11am-10pm Thursday-Saturday. Breakfast vendors open at 8am.

The Escape Game Brooklyn | Downtown Brooklyn | Coming Soon to City Point! 

The Escape Game Brooklyn will feature six unique games including Cosmic Crisis, our newest escape room, and Prison Break, our hardest game. Each family-friendly option will include multiple rooms and can hold up to 8 players. Larger groups can start their experience with up to 52 people at the same time. Our City Point location will be right in the middle of the Brooklyn action, conveniently close to countless entertainment, shopping, and dining options. This will be the perfect spot for an escape room day or night out! Content is designed for 13 and up because of reading and math, but all ages are welcome. We have served guests as young as 5! Kids 4 and under can play for free. Kids 14 and below need a parent with them to play the game. Click here  for more info!

New York Transit Museum | Downtown Brooklyn

For children 2 years and older, the highlights of the museum are the buses which they can sit inside—and pretend to be the bus driver!—as well as the many vintage subway cars to check out. The museum is housed in an historic subway station on Schermerhorn Street, right between Court Street and Boerum Place. No elevator and no cell phone reception. Admission is $10/adult, $5/child (2-17 years). Open Thursday-Sunday, 10am to 4pm. More info here .  

Story time at McNally Jackson City Point | Downtown Brooklyn

McNally Jackson bookstore hosts free story times upstairs in their children’s section on Thursdays at 4pm. Great for kids 4 to 8, but all ages are welcome. No RSVP required, just show up!

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Brooklearn Playspace | Carroll Gardens

Brooklearn’s playspace offers children under 6 fun every day of the week! The playroom is outfitted with gym mats, a climbing wall, uneven gymnastics bars, a trampoline, foam pit, basketball hoop, giant swing, jungle gym, and much more! Open play hourly rate is $25 and daily drop-in classes in dance, music, math and more start at $30/class. Reserve for open play or classes online .  

Brooklyn Strategist | Carroll Gardens  

The staff at Brooklyn Strategist can teach your family some new games from a library of over 500 titles. Children 11 and older are welcome to play independently with friends in a supervised environment. Find a full list of drop-in after-school classes on their website —from chess to comic design to Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and more!  

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Lola & Tots Open Play | Clinton Hill

Lola & Tots is a membership-based childcare education center with co-working benefits, enrichment programming, open play, and more. They offer open play drop-in for ages 0 to 10. Lola & Tots is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5:30pm. Call to inquire about events on Saturdays; closed Sundays. Visit their website or browse open play hours and drop-in classes here .

Shining Smiles Indoor Play & Cafe | Clinton Hill

Drop by Shining Smiles for open play! This indoor place space is geared towards toddlers and younger kids with a slide, jungle gym, wind tunnel, peg wall, ball wall, gear wall, and more! Open Play is available Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 3-5pm. Shining Smiles also offers an after-school program designed for children ages 4-6. After School is from 3-6pm, includes a snack and daily activities including art, science, story time, games, and more. Visit their website for more information!  

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The Craft Studio | Cobble Hill

Drop in for a fun craft project at The Craft Studio! Choose from a wide variety of projects, from clay play to slime to fabric crafts and wood crafts, even edible crafts! Reservations recommended to guarantee your spot. Normal studio hours are 10am-6pm. Drop in prices start at $28.95, and include all materials and no time limit! More info here .  

Families First | Cobble Hill

Families First is open for unstructured play for infants and toddlers. Membership is $75/month for unlimited play during open hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-1pm, closed Saturday and Sunday). The light-filled playspace has vehicles to ride on or push, play kitchens, dress-up, dollhouses, instruments, dolls, Megabloks, and so much more! Book Babes for 0-18 month old children and caregivers is free and open to the public. Other drop-in story time, music, and yoga classes are available for members ages 0-4. More details here .

Story time at Barnes & Noble | Cobble Hill

Note: Story time is set to return in February 2024!

Join for story time every Saturday at 11 am at the new Barnes & Noble on Atlantic Avenue. Best for ages 3 to 8. Visit the store’s website here .  

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Elite Minds Montessori Co-working & Childcare Space | Columbia Street Waterfront

Elite Minds Montessori has opened up a co-working childcare space at 295 Columbia Street where parents can work at their office space while children ages 9-24 months enjoy the Montessori infant & toddler classroom. They offer free coffee, WiFi, and a peaceful environment with kind staff. Open Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm. 2-hour, 3-hour, and full-day options available. The space is also offering a variety of classes for parents and children throughout the day. Visit the Elite Minds Montessori website here to sign up.  

Live Music Performances at Jalopy Theater | Columbia Street Waterfront

Bring the family to Jalopy for a family-friendly music performance or sing-a-long! Jalopy Theater presents traditional and folk music that all generations will enjoy, and at family-friendly hours. Check out their website to view upcoming acts and book tickets.  

Brooklyn Bouldering Project | Gowanus

Brooklyn Bouldering Project has opened in Gowanus – now an even bigger robe-free climbing center! Youth programs include teams, Parent’s Night Out, and after-school programs, and drop-in sessions. Programs available ages 4 and up. During drop-in sessions children under 14 years must climb with or be monitored by a grown-up or care giver. Day passes for children are $22 (under age 13) and $27 (ages 14-20). Enrollment for 10-week after-school programs start at $315. For all climbing programs and more details, visit their website .

Climbing at The Cliffs | Gowanus

Purchase a day pass to The Cliffs climbing gym for $34. This gives you access to the climbing gym, fitness areas, and locker rooms for the day. You can also rent climbing shoes ($7), harness ($5), and a chalk bag ($3). Best for kids 6 and up; however, parents have to be on site and clip the kids in before climbing.

Playwell Playspace | Gowanus

PlayWell Brooklyn is an integrated play space for all kids to have fun, develop social skills, and fitness. The play space offers both open play and drop-in classes for ages 0-6 in music, storytelling, sensory art, social skills, mommy and me, and more. Open play is $35/session, and class prices vary. Find out more here .

Brooklyn Game Lab | Park Slope 

Brooklyn Game Lab is an after-school program where kids learn to play games and also learn to change and expand games using their imaginations. Brooklyn Game Lab will even pick up kids from their schools for after-school programs! They also offer a year-long super-game, birthday parties, and weekend games including Pokemon Club, Magic: The Gathering, “Girls Who Game,” Saturday Night Dungeons & Dragons and more! Drop-in sessions range from $35-$50, and semester-long after-school programs start at $1,585. More info here .

Brooklyn Ninja Academy | Park Slope

Try out Ninja Warrior class! Drop-in classes are $60 for one hour on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and some school days off. Kids are grouped according to ages (6-13). Kids who love it may join Brooklyn Ninja Academy, one hour lessons taught by certified ninja coaches! For all information, click here .  

Good Day Play Cafe | Park Slope  

At Good Day Play Cafe, you can book 2 hours of play time for your little one, supervised by you. Children can explore the climbing wall, ball pit, fully-matted areas, a Hinoki cypress wood cube pit, sensory toys, imagination stations and more! Adults can order food and drinks while at the cafe. Learn more about open play, classes, events, and more here .  

Private Picassos | Park Slope

Private Picassos hosts Drop-In Art Making for kids 18 months and up Tuesday-Sunday. Pick your project when you arrive and stay as long as you’d like! This is a self-led art making experience, not guided by a teacher. Projects on offer include collage, faux stained glass, papier mache, watercolor painting, printmaking, and much more! All projects are safe for kids 18 months on up and are $20/each. Click here to learn more.

Textile Arts Center | Park Slope

After-school classes for ages 5-10 are hands-on classes in the textile arts. Textile Arts Center’s after-program runs from 3pm–6pm, Monday through Thursday. Class starts at 4pm (3-4pm is for homework and snacks). The center will even pick up students from school! Classes rotate through Weaving, Printing & Dyeing, Sewing & Soft Sculpture, and Sewing & Fashion. Check out the Tweens program (ages 11-14) on Thursdays. Click here for more information.

Ume Ume | Park Slope

Ume Ume is designed to let adults and their little ones wiggle, sing and learn together, for the ultimate bonding experience. Children and caregivers will participate in song, story, creative movement, world rhythms, instrument play, and various art activities. Drop-in classes are $20 per family. For more information, click here .

Sunset Park

Open Play at Joy Gymnastics | Sunset Park

Open Joy at Joy Gymnastics is open play for children ages 1-6. Currently held on Tuesdays from 11:15am-1:15pm and Thursdays from 1-3pm. Open Joy is unstructured play lead by guardians; coaches are not available to supervise children during these sessions. Single sessions are $20 per child. Find out more here .  

Bowling at Melody Lanes | Sunset Park

Take the family bowling at Melody Lanes! There are 26 lanes, arcade games, and tons of snacks and food, as well as alcohol for adults. Bowlers are first-come, first-served (for groups less than 10). Open every day, Sunday-Thursday 9am-12am, Friday & Saturday 9am-1am. Bowling starts at $60/hour; prices vary by day, but check their website for specials for family time, after school, and more! Bowling shoe rental is $6.  

Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park | Sunset Park

Brooklyn’s newest trampoline and adventure park has opened up in Sunset Park! From battle beams to dodge ball, tumble track, slam dunk zone, to tubes playground and trampolines they have you covered at Urban Air Adventure Park . Open play tickets range from $24 to $54 per day (unlimited entry). They also host birthday parties and special events.

Williamsburg & Greenpoint

Area 53 Adventure Park | Williamsburg

Area 53’s Adventure Park in Williamsburg has a ropes course, rock climbing, zip line, slides, battle beam, arcade, ball pit, skating, and more! Book a 3-hour time slot starting at $42. You can also book for spectators who can enjoy the seating area and concessions stand. Click here to book your adventure!

Canopy | Williamsburg | Opening May 1, 2024

Canopy is a new play and movement studio designed as a haven for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Drawing on inspiration from the Reggio Emilia and Montessori educational philosophies, Canopy is located in the heart of Williamsburg and offers a variety of classes, events, and open play sessions for little ones – from infants through four years old – and their guardians. Housed in the  Hecla Iron Works Building , Canopy’s open floor plan features cloud-inspired pillows and ceiling fixtures, mini playhouses, swings, soft rugs & toys, a cozy lounge areas for adults, and designated spaces for babies to safely explore. Classes include World Music, Infant and Child CPR, Baby Book Club, Sensory Workshops, Baby-and-Me Pilates, and much more!

Brooklyn Zoo | Williamsburg

Brooklyn Zoo offers after-school classes for ages 5-15 in tumbling with trampoline, parkour and Ninja Warrior. Classes are all drop-in, but booking in advance is recommended. Find out more here .  

Ferox Athletics | Greenpoint

Time to unleash your inner Ninja! Come for a 2-hour open play session to run wild and free! Explore the amazing obstacle courses, twist’n’twirl, jump and flip on our gigantic trampolines, rock climbing, or the parkour zone! All ages welcome; kids under 5   must be accompanied by a  parent or guardian. Open play is $30 during the week and $37 on weekends. Hours are 2-10pm Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm Saturday, and 10am-8pm Sunday. Visit their website for all programs, and book open play here .

Space Club | Greenpoint

Space Club is a play space in Greenpoint with a two-story playground, bouncy house, ball pit, sensory area, and more! There is also a cafe with coffee and snacks. Open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. Single passes for 2 hours of play are $35 for one child and one adult. No RSVPs required. Space Club also offers after-school care, classes, and birthday parties. Memberships available! Click here for more details.

Family Music Class at Talea | Williamsburg

Visit Talea on Sundays for a family-friendly music with Jazz Baby ! Enjoy a coffee, beer or snack while your little ones join Mariella for a joyful and engaging music class. Recommended for kids ages 6 months – 4 years. $30 for family admission; click here for more information and to purchase tickets.  

Twinkle Playspace | Williamsburg

Twinkle Playspace is one of New York’s most unique indoor playgrounds. Kids 6 and under only. Reservations are required. Either visit with a 2-hour day pass ($20/child, $15/adult) or buy a membership to save on admission. Socks are required for children and adults! Visit their website for more information.

Other Neighborhoods

Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights

Bring your little ones to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Check out Totally Tots, a sensory play area for ages 0-6, or AirMaze, where children can discover the force of air first hand, and so many more exhibits and programs! There are also themed movie showings in their new movie theater. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. General admission is $15; book admission plus a movie showing for $22. Get your tickets here .  

Brooklyn Museum | Crown Heights

Check the Brooklyn Museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions, or sign up for a kid-friendly or family-friendly art program here . The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.  

Fairytale Island Playground | Bay Ridge

Fairytale Island Playground is an indoor playground and cafe in Bay Ridge. The playspace features a faux sandbox, giant ball pit, two-level Fairytale Island train, swings, slides, trampoline, climbing wall, kids shopping center, and lots of toys (little tikes cozy coupes, bouncy ride-on animals and balls, rocking horse, mega blocks and much more). Admission is $22/child, and tickets are valid for 2 hours. One free adult is included, but an additional adult is $5. Find out more here .

New York Aquarium | Coney Island

Visit the NYC Aquarium in Coney Island and check out their new exhibitions. The Aquarium is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm (park closes early at 4:30pm November-March). Tickets for children 3 and up start at $26, adult tickets start at $30. All details here .

Prospect Gymnastics | Bed-Stuy

Prospect Gymnastic’s Bed-Stuy location is now open! There is toddler play time (crawlers to 4 years) for $20/session and Kid’s Night Out (5-12 years) for $50/session and $90 for siblings. Classes in gymnastics, tumbling/cheer, parkour, and yoga start at $350. To find out more, click here .  

Mini Golf, Escape Rooms & Arcade at Shipwrecked | Red Hook

Shipwrecked in Red Hook has indoor miniature golf, arcade games and immersive mini escape rooms. The mini golf course is $17-$22 per person, escape rooms are $35 and up per person, and the arcade games are pay per game with rechargeable game cards.

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Brooklyn Public Libraries | Various Neighborhoods  

All BPL branches offer free programming for children as young as babies up to teens including weekly Babies & Books readings, Teen Tech Time, chess clubs, family story times and so much more. Click here to find your branch and browse upcoming events. Note: BPL has suspended Sunday service due to city budget cuts.  

Story time at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene & Flatbush

Families are invited to join for story time at Greenlight Bookstore! Featured authors and illustrators of picture books will present their books, or Greenlight booksellers will choose their favorite books to read aloud. Story time is Saturdays 11:30am at Fort Greene and Saturdays 1:30pm at the Flatbush location. Visit the Greenlight website here .  

PlayDay | Cobble Hill & Park Slope

PLAYDAY is an art-making studio for children with locations in Cobble Hill and Park Slope. PLAYDAY offers Grown Up & Me activities for ages 1-4, drop-in art classes for ages 5 and up, as well as after-school programming, advanced art classes, and more! Single classes start at $35; single after-school (5 and up) classes start at $120 for longer sessions. Click here to learn more.  

Treasure Trunk Theatre | Brooklyn Heights & Park Slope  

Treasure Trunk Theatre offers a wide variety of drop-in classes, such as Toddlers at the Trunk, Musical Art Adventure, Indoor Sing-Along Adventure, and Broadway workshops. Drop-in classes start at $40. There is also an open playgroup for babies and toddlers (0-4 years), which is $10 for 90 minutes. Treasure Trunk also offers free community story time at 141 Atlantic Avenue on Fridays from 10:30-11:15am. You can sign up for Atlantic Avenue classes online here and Park Slope classes here .  

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Ben's Biz: Weird memories from ballpark road trips

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This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Last month, a newsletter reader named Karen emailed the following question: “What is the most

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE .

Last month, a newsletter reader named Karen emailed the following question: “What is the most bizarre thing you have experienced at a Minor League game?”

Great question, Karen. Thank you. Over 13 seasons of travel, encompassing over 300 visits to 186 Minor League ballparks, I have seen (and been a participant in) a lot of bizarre happenings. So many that I couldn’t possibly pick just one moment to stand out above the rest.

What follows is a brief compendium of strange things I’ve seen at the ballpark, presented in chronological order. There is so much more where this came from -- the below examples are no more recent than 2011 -- and I hope and expect that there will be more to come. My next ballpark road trip kicks off on May 2.

Postgame Laaser Light Show (Altoona Curve; Aug. 2, 2007) The man in the above photo, taken during a rainy evening at Richmond’s The Diamond in 2015, is former Minor League Baseball (and Virginia Tech) broadcaster Jon Laaser. I had first crossed paths with Laaser eight years previously, when I visited Altoona to witness the Curve’s annual Awful Night promotion (my first ballpark road trip ever). The intentionally execrable evening culminated in what was advertised to fans over the PA as a “Postgame Laaser Light Show.” But note the spelling -- this show was simply Curve broadcaster Laaser, dressed in a body suit, dancing on the field while twirling glow sticks. I do not have any photos from this evening, and the video that was embedded within my MiLB.com recap has long since disintegrated into digital dust. But, believe me, it happened.

Postgame Sword Swallower (Huntsville Stars; May 15, 2009) When the 2009 season began, I was still employed on a part-time basis and not yet able to realize my ballpark road trip goals. I was itching to get out there, though, and recruited two friends of mine to travel to Alabama so that we could participate in the Huntsville Stars’ World Record attempt in the category of “Longest Wiffle Ball Game of All Time.” The game was scheduled to begin following the conclusion of a Friday game and then last until 6 p.m. Sunday, but rain put the kibosh on all that.

However! Stars general manager Buck Rogers had booked sword swallower Dan Meyers for the occasion, and he performed on the field following the rainout to a small crowd of front office staffers and hangers-on. Standing on the outfield grass and watching a Minor League GM pull a sword out of a man’s mouth with a bullwhip was maybe the most surreal thing I ever witnessed at a ballpark. I didn’t dream it, either. The videos are still on YouTube.

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Mascot Camp “Performance” (Harrisburg Senators; July 17, 2010) 2010 was my first season as a full-time Minor League Baseball writer, and I was eager to expand my horizons. To that end, I attended a three-day mascot camp in Annville, Pa., that culminated in a performance at a Harrisburg Senators game. I transformed into a hirsute fellow who, for reasons that I cannot fully recall, was named Giorgio the Bloggerman. The whole thing was a blur, the camp run a bit haphazardly, and I remember being at the ballpark with no real idea of what I was supposed to be doing. One of our bits involved us on the field with that night’s special guest, legendary wrestler Sgt. Slaughter.

After what seemed to be an interminable amount of time sweating it out while standing in a tunnel and being glared at intimidatingly by Sgt. Slaughter, our moment in the spotlight arrived. It was mascot basic training, and he ordered the ramshackle coterie of mascots before him to do pushups. I was just trying to keep my head on straight, literally.

Tooth Celebrity (Inland Empire 66ers; May 18, 2011) My first trip to see the San Bernardino-based Inland Empire 66ers was imbued with an anarchic spirit from the jump. My time at the ballpark began at a 66ers team meeting held outside the ballpark, in which bats and other equipment were burned in a trash can as a means to exorcise offensive demons. From there it was a whirlwind, culminating with my appearance in an on-field “Molar Race” sponsored by a local dentist. I won that race, but what I remember most is signing autographs for kids on the berm before the race began. I didn’t know if I -- a racing molar -- had a name, so I just scrawled “Tooth” on a variety of hats, baseballs and t-shirts. I hope those kids held on to those items, because they’re surely worth some serious money these days.

Gorilla Goes Ape (Lake Elsinore Storm; May 19, 2011) The anarchic California League vibes stayed with me as I traveled from San Bernardino to Lake Elsinore, home of the Storm. At the time the team had a menagerie of bizarre ballpark characters, highlighted by the easily angered Grounds Crew Gorilla. As I wrote in my Ben’s Biz Blog post :

[T]he Gorilla was upstaged in a dance contest by a younger, more nimble female gorilla. This enraged him, so he darted into the visiting dugout and then up the hilly berm area. At the top of the hill he picked up a portion of the fence separating the berm from the concourse and threw it with all his might.

The picture I took in the aftermath of this rage-fueled rampage is lousy -- a Sony Webbie was my documentation tool at the time -- but nonetheless it illustrates what occurred. This was Minor League Baseball at its most deeply strange, and therefore Minor League Baseball at its best.

Geez, I could go on and on. I should write a book. Publishers, please email me six-figure advance offers here: [email protected] . Anyone else: Email me and ask me a question, whatever’s on your mind. It may lead to a newsletter feature such as this!

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Thank you once again for reading all the way to the end. I appreciate you. Get in touch any time.

Benjamin Hill is a reporter for MiLB.com and writes Ben's Biz Blog . Follow Ben on Twitter @bensbiz .

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Joel Embiid Receives Flagrant Foul After Dangerous Play on Knicks' Mitchell Robinson

The 76ers star got hit with a Flagrant 1 after grabbing Mitchell Robinson's leg.

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While much of the sports world was focused on the 2024 NFL draft, the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off their Game 3 matchup against the New York Knicks. It's been a very physical series to this point and it didn't take long for things to escalate on Thursday night, as 76ers superstar Joel Embiid received a flagrant foul in the first quarter.

Embiid went up to block a Knicks shot in the paint and ended up on his back. OG Anunoby came down with the rebound and dished it to center Mitchell Robinson. Robinson went up for the easy layup but Embiid decided to grab Robinson's legs and yank them out from under him. It was a really dangerous sequence and deserving of a flagrant foul.

Joel Embiid received a Flagrant 1 after this foul on Mitchell Robinson 😳 pic.twitter.com/2ygeQh8gMG — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 26, 2024

This came merely minutes after officials were forced to review an Embiid play for a possible hostile act after the big man appeared to knee Isaiah Hartenstein below the belt.

Isaiah Hartenstein was in pain after this offensive foul by Joel Embiid (via @KnicksClipss ) pic.twitter.com/pziNshaBJd — Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) April 26, 2024

Playoff basketball is significantly more physical than any regular season play but it's hard to understand what Embiid's intentions were here. Undercutting an NBA player in the air is always a no-no and you never see a player laying on the ground reach up and grab someone else's leg. Everyone is fortunate disaster was avoided.

Despite Robinson missing both flagrant free throws, the Knicks led the 76ers, 29-27, after the first quarter.

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