Tours
Are you seeking a guided tour for an academic group? If you are with an academic institution and are planning a class visit, inquire with our Education Division for information about K–12 school group or university tours.
Our Visitor Experience department offers private group tours on a range of topics, all led by a team of knowledgeable and friendly art historians and educators.
To book a one-hour long tour of our collection highlights or a special exhibition, please see below and contact us three weeks in advance of your preferred visit date.
Tours are for adult groups of eight to twelve guests. Groups larger than twelve may be split into multiple tours with staggered start times for an optimal gallery experience. We typically schedule tours during the Museum’s public hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am–6 pm. To learn more about pricing for private after-hours tours, contact grouptours@brooklynmuseum.org.
Special Exhibitions
Take a guided tour of one of our special exhibitions. Available for a limited time.
Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
February 10–July 7, 2024
$50 per person
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Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami)
April 5–August 4, 2024
$45 per person
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Nona Faustine: White Shoes and In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection
March 8–July 7, 2024
$45 per person
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Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm
May 3–August 18, 2024
$45 per person
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Collection Highlights
Explore some of our exciting collection offerings. Tour topics include:
Identity and Diversity: Discuss works by artists including Kehinde Wiley, Roberto Lugo, and Teri Greeves, who explore themes of identity and artistic representation across time and place.
Brooklyn and Beyond: Examine artworks and objects that tell stories about New York’s unique history and its role as a center of arts and culture.
Women Artists in the Brooklyn Museum: Learn about works of art and design made by female artists, including Judy Chicago’s iconic The Dinner Party.
Ancient Egyptian Art: Get a close look at selected works from our renowned collection of ancient Egyptian art.
Landscape and Climate: Travel through time and place with a selection of works that celebrate and critique human interactions with the natural environment.
Curator-Led Tours and Hosted Events
Want to engage your audience with a special night at the Museum? We offer upgraded tour experiences, including curator-led tours, as well as a range of entertaining options for groups of all sizes. To learn more about renting our available spaces, visit our Facility Rental FAQ, then let us know how we can help bring your ideas to life by submitting an inquiry.
Corporate Membership
Interested in taking your company’s tour experience to the next level? Consider joining the Museum as a Corporate Member! Our close family of Corporate Members enjoy exciting benefits, such as the opportunity to host employees for virtual curator tours or exclusive in-person tours and receptions at the Museum for up to thirty guests. Additionally, Corporate Members receive special discounts on tours, Shop purchases, special exhibition tickets, and more! Please call us at 718.501.6326 or email corporate.relations@brooklynmuseum.org for information about becoming a Corporate Member.
Rescheduling and Cancellation Policy
You may change your tour time once with no fees, up to one week prior to the date of your scheduled tour, by emailing grouptours@brooklynmuseum.org. If you need to change your date again, you will be charged a fee.
You may cancel your tour for a full refund up to two weeks in advance of your scheduled date, or for a partial refund up to one week in advance of your scheduled date. Any cancellations less than one week prior to the scheduled date will not be eligible for a refund. To cancel your tour, email grouptours@brooklynmuseum.org.
Third-Party Tours
The Brooklyn Museum does not allow third parties to lead groups through the galleries. Any unauthorized lecturers will be asked to end their tours.