Program areas at Brooklyn Museum
Curatorial and educational curatorial - The Brooklyn museum studies, preserves and exhibits a vast and comprehensive collection that spans nearly 5,000 years of history and represents cultures from around The globe. Permanent installations present The museum's collections of Arts of The americas and europe; Arts of ancient egypt, africa, asia, and The middle east; contemporary, and feminist art. Several of The museum's collections are considered to be among The highest quality in The world, including its american and egyptian art collections. (continued in schedule o)traveling exhibitions provide unique opportunities for audiences from across The globe to experience works from The museum's renowned collection. In fy23, 4 traveling exhibitions were drawn from The collection for presentation. Education - innovative education and public programs served approximately 41,808 110,921 students, teachers, families and adults this year. Through exploring The collection and special exhibitions and through hands-on art-making, these programs strengthen classroom learning and promote lifelong connections to The visual Arts. Nationally-recognized programs such as first saturdays have helped build one of The most diverse audiences of any museum in The nation. Education programs are central to The museum's mission of focusing and enriching The experiences of our visitors.
Public affairs and information in fy23, more than 600,000 visitors explored our extraordinary permanent collections, attended special exhibitions and participated in our public programs.
Special exhibitions Brooklyn museum pioneers The presentation and interpretation of The visual and artistic heritage of world cultures. A well-rounded selection of exhibitions reinforces The museum's leadership in Arts scholarship. In fy23, 11 special exhibitions and installations developed and extended The cultural and art historical themes of The museum's collection. These exhibitions attracted robust public attention and engaged audiences of all backgrounds and ages in The visual Arts.
Merchandise operations The Brooklyn museum shop extends our visitors' experience. Our inventory is comprised of exhibition-related items, catalogs and other publications.