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Enjoy Free Admission to Brooklyn's Best Culture Spots this Sunday, August 7
There's nothing we love more than cooling off in a cool culture spot. And if we can do it for free, all the better. Well this Sunday, August 7, you can do just that courtesy of Heart of Brooklyn. The nonprofit organization is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering no-cost admission to all of its partners, including the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Brooklyn Museum and the Prospect Park Zoo.
In addition to free entry, many of the spots are offering special tours and activities. Plus there will be contests, raffles and a one-day-only, Brooklyn-themed mini-golf course featuring the borough's iconic landmarks.
So on Sunday, head to Kings County to visit an old favorite or perhaps set foot in one of these institutions for the first time. (I am very embarrassed to admit that my six-year-old has never been to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. We'll be remedying that on Sunday!)
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On Sunday, August 7, all of the members of Heart of Brooklyn are offering complimentary admission as part of their Free Summer Sunday celebration. Many of the spots are clustered around Prospect Park and within walking distance of each other. So pack a picnic, put on comfy shoes and see how many of these cultural institutions you can hit in one day.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue near Crown Street
Open 10am-6pm
FREE
Explore the garden's Native New Yorkers display featuring plants and flowers indigenous to the Northeast, and learn how to grow them at home. There will also be a free seasonal highlights tour at 1pm.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue between at St. Marks Avenue
Open 10am-5pm
FREE
Play in the museum's interactive exhibits like World Brooklyn and Balancing Act! Also check out two special Sunday events for families: Kitchen Chemistry: Cool-inary Creations and Blooming Babies: We All Scream for Ice Cream.
Brooklyn Icons Mini Golf
Grand Army Plaza
Open noon-5pm
FREE
Maneuver your ball through replicas of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch and other borough landmarks. High scorers can enter to win a free meal at an area eatery.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway near Washington Avenue
Open 11am-6pm
FREE
One of the Mommy Poppins writers took her children to see the Vishnu: Hinduism's Blue-Skinned Savior exhibit, which showcases 170 paintings, sculptures and ritual objects featuring the Hindu deity, and they just loved it.
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
10 Grand Army Plaza near Eastern Parkway
Open 10am-6pm
FREE
Yes, we know that the library is always free, but it's still a fantastic destination. Check out its Brooklyn’s Bridges: Engineering as Art & Inspiration exhibit in the lobby, and take out a few books on your child's Summer Reading list.
Prospect Park
While the grand green space is always free, many of its attractions aren't. On Sunday, August 7 you can leave your wallet at home. Enjoy free rides on the carousel and no-cost admission to the Prospect Park Zoo.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue
Open 10am-5:30pm
FREE
Hang out with the animals and watch special presentations. Sea lions Stella and Beebe will dive for icy red heart treats in honor of Free Summer Sunday, and at noon on the Zoo’s Barn Stage, watch Elroy the goat play ball.
For additional seasonal fun, check out our Summer Fun Guide.
Places featured in this article:
Prospect Park Zoo
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Icons Mini Golf
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
