Location: Williamsburg
Top Things to do in Williamsburg
What to do and see in Williamsburg, New York (NY): The Best Museums
It seems like most folks have a grandmother, great-uncle or some other distant relative that used to live in Brooklyn, or perhaps a friend that lives there now. In the early 1900s, it was a mecca for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island. A hundred years later, young professionals and artists left pricey Manhattan digs for Brooklyn's cheaper and more expansive space. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope, which had fallen into disrepair over the years, were restored and reborn as funky enclaves. Walk or bike over the historic Brooklyn Bridge (or ride the subway) to Brooklyn Heights for a stroll along the Promenade and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Meander through Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a taste of nature in the urban wilds. Catch a performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Academy of Music. From the delicious Italian restaurants of Bensonhurst to the Irish bars that line the avenues of Bay Ridge, from the hotdogs and rollercoasters of Coney Island to the bagels and handball courts of Greenpoint, Brooklyn is a state of mind as well as a dynamic community. Discover why, no matter where people move on to, they remain Brooklynites at heart.
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1. Brooklyn Art Library
2. The City Reliquary
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
The City Reliquary Museum & Civic Organization houses the unusual artifacts that embody the unique history of New York City. The permanent collection and special exhibitions celebrate the everyday ephemera that has defined New York, and New Yorkers, for generations. The Reliquary also hosts annual family-friendly public events such as Bike Fetish Day, Collector's Night, and the Havemeyer Sugar Sweets Festival.
Reviewed By cassandram850
Please don't compare it to a $25+ museum. It's a great gem in N Williamsburg not too far down Metropolitan Ave. Read everything and ask about the interactive stuff. Some of the exhibit is acquired by a NYC geologist. There is so much fun stuff, if you can be patient and interact with this place. Historically, it started with an immense collection of Statue of Liberty memorabilia.
3. MOFAD - Museum of Food and Drink
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
THIS LOCATION IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Please visit mofad.org for more information on MOFAD's exhibitions and programming.
Reviewed By gorgbot - Boston, United States
Interesting and focused exhibit. Food and drink is so broad, but narrowing the museum into single exhibits is great. Loved learning the roots of American Chinese restaurants, the amazing menu collection, and the tasting (John was great) of the rotating dishes from chef advisors makes it a place worth revisiting, even if you’ve seen the exhibit before.
4. Beyond The Streets
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
5. Pierogi
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
