Brooklyn Children’s Museum Announces Kaylynn Mayo as New Director of Education

Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the world’s first children’s museum and New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families, announces the hiring of Kaylynn Mayo as BCM’s Director of Education.

As a talented artist and dedicated educator, Kaylynn Mayo brings to the Museum a decade of experience leading informal learning and community-centered programming for children of all ages. She has a deep-rooted passion for creating inclusive environments where young people can thrive through artistic expression and discovery.

She previously served as the Manager of School Programs and Community Outreach at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, where she oversaw early childhood programs and community initiatives for children and families throughout New York City. Earlier in her career, she served as the Lead Artist & Educator at BCM, where she was part of the opening team for ColorLab and taught the space’s inaugural programs alongside school and summer camp field trip programming.

Kaylynn holds a B.A. in International Studies from Haverford College and an M.Ed. in Human Development and Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

As Director of Education at BCM, Kaylynn now oversees all school, camp, art and outreach programming, as well as engagement with the Museum’s living animal collection and collection of 30,000 cultural objects and natural science specimens.

“We're thrilled to welcome Kaylynn back to Brooklyn Children's Museum as our Director of Education. Her deep expertise in developing innovative programs, combined with her firsthand understanding of our community and commitment to making learning joyful and accessible for all children, makes her the perfect leader for this role,” says Atiba T. Edwards, President and CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

"I'm honored to join Brooklyn Children's Museum as Director of Education and help carry forward its long tradition of inspiring curiosity, celebrating identity, and cultivating joyful learning," says Kaylynn Mayo. "My career in education took root at BCM, where I saw firsthand the power of informal learning. I'm excited to build on the Museum's legacy with programs that empower New York's children and families as they grow, explore, and thrive."

About Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning. Founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures. For more information, visit: www.brooklynkids.org.