Brooklyn Museum
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Brooklyn Museum

New York, New York

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The second-largest art museum in New York, and the one most visitors skip in favor of the Met. That's their loss. The Egyptian collection is world-class, the American art wing is deeply considered, and the first-Saturday-of-the-month free party is one of the best cultural events in the city — live music, DJs, dancing among the galleries.

Insider tip

First Saturdays, 5-11pm, free admission. Arrive by 6 before the line builds. Head straight to the Egyptian wing.

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