Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and most important art collections in North America and the second-largest museum in New York City. The neoclassical building opened in 1887 and today houses a diverse collection ranging from ancient Egyptian masterpieces and Asian art to modern and contemporary art. On the ground floor, you can admire indigenous art from India and Africa, while the first floor is devoted to Asian works such as Chinese and Japanese art. The second floor presents the world-famous Egyptian collection as well as works of Coptic, Greek, and Roman art.

On the third floor, you'll find fully furnished American period rooms from the 18th and 19th centuries, along with costume collections. The fourth floor holds an extensive selection of American and European paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries, including works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Mark Rothko, and Henri Matisse. A particular highlight is the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, which features Judy Chicago's famous installation "The Dinner Party." The museum sits on historic park grounds in Brooklyn and has its own subway station.