What's New in Brooklyn, NY
Friday, June 19
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
Prospect Park Alliance - Tennis Center
Daily 7am-11pm (seasonal hours vary)
NYC Parks - Marcy Playground
Daily 6am-dusk
Prospect Park - Parade Ground
Daily dawn to dusk
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6
Daily 6am-11pm
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