What's New in Brooklyn, NY
Thursday, June 18
Masterpieces: A Virtual Experience of the Museo del Prado Through Dec 20. FAREwell, MetroCard Exhibit at the New York Transit Museum. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Aviator Sports and Events Center: $22 drop-in. Year-round indoor rink at Floyd Bennett Field. One of the few rinks in NYC that never closes for the season.
Worth knowing this week
Masterpieces: A Virtual Experience of the Museo del Prado Through Dec 20
Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn hosts an immersive digital exhibition featuring works from Madrid's Museo del Prado, running through December 20.
Time Out New York · 2026-10-16
FAREwell, MetroCard Exhibit at the New York Transit Museum
The Transit Museum's new exhibit chronicles the history and eventual retirement of the iconic MetroCard.
Time Out New York · 2026-10-13
Bombay Birria Opens on East Side with Indian-Mexican Mashup
New spot blending Mumbai street food with Mexican birria tacos opened September 26 and is already drawing crowds.
Edible Brooklyn · 2026-10-13
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Recently verified listings in Brooklyn, NY.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Crown Heights — Your kid will try to live here. Free Thursdays 3-5pm. World's first children's museum.
Prospect Park Zoo
Prospect Park — Small enough that toddlers don't melt down. Sea lions, barn animals, nature theater.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Prospect Heights — Kids under 12 always free. Cherry blossoms in spring. Dipping pond year-round.
Prospect Park Alliance
Prospect Park — Splash pad named Best of NY by New York Magazine. Free. Summer only.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Gowanus — Kids build a robot and take it home. Different project every session. Ages 2-14.
Open right now
Bouldering Project Brooklyn
Mon-Fri 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-9pm
elNico
Daily, check hours
YMCA of Greater New York - Dodge Branch
Mon-Fri 5:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-6pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 2 Roller Rink
Seasonal (May-Oct), hours vary
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