Brooklyn Children's Museum

When NASA announced the upcoming launch of Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission in 50+ years, we asked ourselves: what does this moment mean for Brooklyn kids? This past month, our STEM makerspace had families building and launching their own spacecraft designs, exploring the physics of flight, testing aerodynamics, and discovering what it actually takes to leave the atmosphere. Meanwhile in our art studio, kids made articulated astronaut puppets inspired by Afrofuturist sculptor Yinka Shonibare, reimagining who goes to space and what they might find when they get there. TY Fox 5 for stopping by to see the next generation of scientists in action 🚀 #BrooklynKids #STEMEducation #Artemis2 #Brooklyn #KidScience #SpaceExploration

We're proud to welcome Tanya Layne to our Board of Trustees. Tanya serves as Chief Legal Officer at Gagosian, where she oversees the legal department for the gallery's international network. Her career spans art, law, and finance, with experience at Sotheby's, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and PwC, and she brings that combination of expertise to BCM as we continue expanding programs for children and families across Brooklyn. A Brooklyn resident and lifelong New Yorker, Tanya previously served as an ex-officio mayoral appointee to our Board. We're grateful to have her voice as we continue building on 125+ years of serving the borough. Join us in congratulating Tanya! 👏 #BrooklynKids #Brooklyn #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityLeadership

Rogers Burgers is in the building! This Caribbean-American smash burger spot from Flatbush, known for the Créole Burger, recognized by the The New York Times & New York Magazine, is our newest culinary resident, serving families Wednesdays through Sundays. In the words of co-founders Josue Pierre and Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur: "Being a Caribbean-owned business inside the Brooklyn Children's Museum is powerful. Visitors experience bold, comforting food alongside a story that reflects Brooklyn's diversity." 🍔 Rogers Burgers at BCM 📍 145 Brooklyn Ave, Crown Heights 🗓 March thru June | Wed thru Sun, 11am – 5pm Our Culinary Residency Incubator Support Program (CRISP) connects local food entrepreneurs with BCM's community of families. Made possible with support from Wells Fargo ❤️

The Brooklyn Eagle just published a profile of our President & CEO, Atiba Edwards, touching on BCM's history, programming philosophy, and some of what's ahead for the Museum. As Atiba puts it: "When they walk out the doors here, children feel a little bit more edified, educated and familiar with the vast world of Brooklyn." Thanks Wayne Daren Schneiderman for the lovely piece! Read the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebThWmCS

PIX11's Julie (Parise) Millet stopped by Black Future Festival last week and captured what the week was really about: kids making art, families celebrating together, Black artists leading the way. Thank you to STooPS, Kendra J. Ross, and everyone who joined us!

Hundreds of families celebrated Tu BiShvat at BCM this past Sunday, connecting with nature, culture, and each other through seedling planting, botanical art-making, and Jewish environmental traditions. And we made it on News 12! Big thanks to our partners: The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life, Adamah, Big Reuse, NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Tkiya Music, The LUNAR Collective, and PJ Library.

Sunlight, seedlings, and so many families celebrating nature together yesterday. Thanks The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life for a great Tu BiShvat, along with Adamah, Big Reuse, NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Tkiya Music, and more 🌱 More ahead at 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_vyZS8z

“We need to remember the power of our voices.” On MLK Day, young visitors at BCM put those words into action through art, performance, and service in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. Thank you CBS News New York’s Hannah Kliger for capturing these moments. See what’s next 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_vyZS8z Harold “Fyütch” Simmons Nehprii Amenii Repair the World

Today at BCM! Families spent MLK Day putting Dr. King's values into action at BCM: marching, creating, and assembling warmth kits for families in need 😊 Thank you to Duarte Geraldino & Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York) for the coverage, and to our incredible partners Harold “Fyütch” Simmons, Nehprii Amenii, and Repair the World 🥰

We're grateful to announce a $20,000 grant from the Ponce De Leon Foundation to support our cultural festivals! Throughout the year, BCM celebrates Brooklyn's diverse communities through festivals honoring Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Holi, Lunar New Year, Día de los Muertos, Tu BiShvat, Indigenous Peoples' Day, and more. These festivals bring families together through performances, art-making, storytelling, and foods from around the world. “We love to celebrate Brooklyn’s families by uplifting their rich traditions through artistic activations and partnerships with other community-based organizations,” said Atiba T. Edwards, President and CEO of BCM. “We are so grateful to the Ponce De Leon Foundation for its generous support, which enables BCM to create these joyful opportunities for children to learn about their world.” Thank you to the Ponce De Leon Foundation for believing in the power of cultural celebration to connect communities. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyv6URe4 Ponce Bank #Brooklyn #CulturalFestivals #CommunitySupport