Environmental Education

Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 · 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Weekly on Thurs/Fri 3-5 PM, Sat/Sun 1-5 PM

Environmental Education Center

About This Event

Explore Brooklyn Bridge Park like never before during open hours at the Environmental Education Center.

The Environmental Education Center is open for free, drop-in hours at 99 Plymouth Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn! Get to know Brooklyn Bridge Park with monthly educational themes, a 250 gallon aquarium filled with critters from the East River, a 10’ scale model of Brooklyn Bridge Park, crafts, a reading corner, and much more.

Open Hours offer the opportunity for self-led investigation with guidance by expert educators to reveal the hidden stories found within and around Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Don’t miss our special program Feed the Fauna at 3:00 PM every Saturday. Get up close with the Ed Center animals as they’re fed lunch! What do turtles eat? What about mud snails? And fish? Learn about our amazing animals’ habitats, characteristics, and diets.

What to Expect

Restrooms

Restrooms Hours: March – October: 7am – 11pm | November – March: 7am – 10pm

Please no pets

Please leave your furry friends at home.

Preparing for Your Visit

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Questions? Contact us at info@bbp.nyc.

ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Environmental Education Center is a year-round space, located at 99 Plymouth Street in DUMBO. It is the home base for our thriving education program which serves over 10,000 school children each year. The Environmental Education Center is open to families and park visitors on weekends and weekday afternoons during select Open Hours.

Learn About Our Education Programs!