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Brooklyn Historical Society

128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-4111
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Ranked #52 of 96 attractions in Brooklyn
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Combination museum, library and educational center explores works of art and historical documents that represent Brooklyn's diverse cultures and...... more » Owner description: Combination museum, library and educational center explores works of art and historical documents that represent Brooklyn's diverse cultures and society, past and present. « less
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Roseville, California
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“Save your money”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

This is a poor excuse of a museum, whose claim to fame is their historic building For $6 they have 3 little rooms and expect you to view old photos on a computer in the library but you must surrender your purse and any jacket to do so. After 5 min we asked for a refund. We enjoyed the free... More

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“Great treasure in Brooklyn Heights”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Beautiful Historic building in Brooklyn Heights with ground floor exhibit space is currently featuring an exhibit on Ebbitts Field and the Brooklyn Dodgers. It includes stadium seats, tickets, baseball cards and photos. Library and research area upstairs for the historians in the group. The surrounding area of Brooklyn is a treasure in itself,a stroll around the block is a fascinating... More

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“Oasis”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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This museum, housed in a beautiful old mansion in a residential area just off the busy streets of commercial Brooklyn, is a lovely respite from the bustle of the city. Quiet, attractive, and filled with interesting memorabilia from Brooklyn's earliest days, the museum also contains a large library of reference materials. We enjoyed the special exhibit on the Brooklyn Dodgers,... More

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Perry, Ohio
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“Great, we loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2004
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My children loved the interactive display and I thought the temporary exhibits were great. These guys have a wonderful new building and it was a pleasure to spend a couple hours there. More

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