Brooklyn Historical Society

Celebrate your special day at the Brooklyn Historical Society, a national historic landmark in brownstone Brooklyn Heights and only steps away from the Brooklyn Promenade. One of only a handful of interior landmarks in Brooklyn, our space is like no other!
Built in 1881, our Queen Anne building is the perfect setting for the quintessential Brooklyn wedding with 2 unique event spaces. The...

Call ahead to set up a walking tour, and see how Brooklyn's history spills out along local streets.

Founded in 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society, BHS, is a nationally renowned urban history center dedicated to the exploration and preservation of documents, artwork and artifacts representative of Brooklyn's diverse cultures past and present. BHS provides access to its unparalleled collection through extensive educational programs, exhibits, neighborhood history guides, community outreach...

Overview
Since 1863, the Brooklyn Historical Society has been relating the tale of the surrounding culturally diverse neighborhoods through exhibits loaded with fun facts-- like Flatbush...

The Brooklyn Historical Society connects the past to the present and makes the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come.

Visit the Brooklyn Historical Society for museum exhibits and public programs that bring issues of Brooklyn's history to life. Research your family, home, or scholarly interest in the gorgeous Othmer library. We're open to the public!