Brooklyn Museums and Libraries for Focused Afternoons

4.6 (384)

Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 16:00

336 3rd Street

Revolutionary War history anchors this reconstructed Dutch farmstead in Park Slope. The site marks the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn and also hosts art exhibitions, theatre, music, and workshops. Check the calendar for the current program.

4.5 (108)

Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 20:00; Sun, 12:00 – 17:00

10 Lafayette Ave

Rotating contemporary exhibitions explore the African diaspora in this compact Brooklyn museum. A quiet cafe area and a gift shop offer a pause between galleries. Check the current exhibition before choosing your visit.

4.5 (26)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 17:00; Sat, 10:00 – 14:00

10 Lafayette Ave Second Floor

A specialized collection of arts and culture books and media gives this compact library its focus. Quiet reading areas, plentiful seating, and central power outlets suit a pause with a book. The branch is on the second floor at 10 Lafayette Avenue.

4.0 (25)

Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 17:00

254 36th Street, Building 2, room C251 (Industry City)

Rare books on death, mourning, anatomical art, and the occult fill this specialized Industry City library. Taxidermy, wet specimens, and Victorian hairwork add another way to explore the collection. The space also includes a gift shop.