CROWN HEIGHTS — A project to rebuild the Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s retaining walls and to renovate its courtyard and terraces has been announced by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC). 

The project addresses important infrastructure needs while setting the groundwork for enhancing the museum’s outdoor spaces, ultimately creating 20,000 square feet of outdoor space for young people and their families. It’s being supported by more than $15 million in city funds from the Mayor’s Office, City Council and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office. DDC is managing the project for DCLA.

“The Brooklyn Children’s Museum was the first children’s museum in the United States, and we’re proud of the long-term public-private partnership between the city and the museum that has created this incredible resource for young New Yorkers and their families,” said Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo. “Together, we can make sure the legacy and mission of BCM continues to serve New Yorkers for generations to come.”