I stumbled upon the museum while walking around the neighborhood. They really did a good job of presenting the story of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and what the place was before it rose to prominence as an important shipyard, something I had very little knowledge of prior to my visit. It's a story that spans four centuries and uncannily mirrors New York City's own story of success, decline, and re-emergence. Come visit to find out more! Allot two hours to see all exhibits at a comfortable pace.
The museum is housed in a modern, eco-friendly building. Admission is FREE. The museum employees are very friendly...
Read moreVery cool place to find out about the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard as well as the Navy in general. Not the biggest museum ever but the features and presentation are well done. There is a Brooklyn Roasting coffee shop that is in the building as well with WIFI and a handful of tables to sit at. Building 92 is open to the public but if you have a Navy Yard security pass then you can use the back door beyond the restrooms to enter into the secured Navy Yard. This is an alternative entrance to the yard instead of using a street entrance with...
Read moreA great museum that needs more recognition! We were in the area and decided to stop by and realized it is a FREE museum. It is divided into three floors of exhibits of the Brooklyn Navy Yards when it was in use. We enjoyed our time learning about the history of the place. In addition, there is a giant anchor in the main entrance, which is really impressive to look at. The building itself is a very eco-friendly/sustainable structure and there are several stations that...
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