$15M Garden Renovation Unearthed At Brooklyn Children's Museum

CROWN HEIGHTS, NY — A garden grows in Brooklyn.

Work is beginning on Brooklyn Children’s Musuem's new outdoor space, which will include 20,000 square feet of space for exhibits, events and gatherings.

To fully transform the space, the project is being supported by more than $15 million in funds from the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and Brooklyn Borough President’s office, BCM said in a press release.

This renovation is the first stage of the Museum’s Earth Science Garden project, which will be an outdoor exhibit with interactive activities like climbing, digging, and water-play, designed to help young people explore geology, soil science, ecology, hydrology and meteorology.

The Museum is leading the renovation in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of Design and Construction.

“At Brooklyn Children’s Museum, we believe in the power of experiential learning to spark curiosity and ignite a lifelong passion for discovery,” said Atiba T. Edwards, president and CEO of Brooklyn Children’s Museum. “We’re excited for this to a transformative space where children and families can connect with the world right here in their own community.”

The garden renovation will reconstruct the retaining wall along the Museum's south and east perimeter bordering Brower Park and remove a decommissioned greenhouse as well as several trees.

Once the renovation is complete, the garden will have dedicated areas for programs and exhibits, large gathering and activity spaces, resting areas with seating, planted slopes, climbing paths, a washing station and a terrace.

“This project will allow the museum to offer more programming and resting areas, and will fix the courtyard’s deteriorating wall. These upcoming renovations will greatly benefit the people of Crown Heights and all New Yorkers that visit this wonderful museum,” said Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley.