Education

Open Hours

Park visitors can drop in at the Environmental Education Center for self-guided exploration of our signature exhibits and interactive activities.

Explore

Overhead view of children touching a mollusk with instructor.

Environmental Education Center Open Hours

Young boy looking at exhibit with instructor in a classroom.

Young children looking at a horseshoe crab with instructor.

Young boy looking through a viewmaster in a classroom.

Come Visit

Visit the Environmental Education Center during open hours to explore activities and exhibits curated around monthly environmental themes — say hello to live animals native to New York, peruse our reading library, make crafts, play science-based games, check out a Park Explorer Kit, and more!

The Environmental Education Center is now open for free, drop-in Open Hours at 99 Plymouth Street – view upcoming dates below!

Learn More About Open Hours

Name	Date	Event Details
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Friday, January 30, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Saturday, January 31, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Sunday, February 1, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Thursday, February 5, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Friday, February 6, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Saturday, February 7, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Sunday, February 8, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Thursday, February 12, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Friday, February 13, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Saturday, February 14, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Sunday, February 15, 2026	View Event
Nature Storytime	Thursday, February 19, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Thursday, February 19, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Friday, February 20, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Saturday, February 21, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Sunday, February 22, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Thursday, February 26, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center	Friday, February 27, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Saturday, February 28, 2026	View Event
Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)	Sunday, March 1, 2026	View Event

CHECK OUT PARK EXPLORER PACKS

TAKE LEARNING OUTSIDE

During our Public Open Hours you can borrow a PARK EXPLORER PACK to help reveal the hidden stories of Brooklyn Bridge Park. These activity backpacks are great for families that want to explore and experience science outside in the park! They include an activity booklet, crayons, nature field guides, binoculars, and more! Kits can be signed out at the Education Center’s welcome table and must be returned at least 30 minutes before the end of Open Hours.