Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City

Name: Brooklyn Academy of Music
Address: New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 718-636-4100

#856 among attractions in New York City

Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera

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Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City

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The Brooklyn Academy of Music is a performing arts venue in Brooklyn, New York City, known as a center for progressive and avant-garde performance. It presented its first performance in 1861 and began operations in its present location in 1908. The Academy is incorporated as a New York State not-for-profit corporation. It has 501 status. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1908 (116 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 40°41'10"N, 73°58'37"W

Address

Northwestern Brooklyn (Fort Greene)New York City United States

Contact

+1 718-636-4100

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Day trips

Brooklyn Academy of Music – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barclays Center, Atlantic Terminal, Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew, Roulette.

~1310 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Barclays Center, New York City
7 min walk • Nestled in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, the Barclays Center stands as a modern coliseum within the vibrant tapestry of New York City. This state-of-the-art arena, known for its distinctive, contemporary architecture and its weathered steel façade, has quickly...
~550 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Train station
Atlantic Terminal, New York City
3 min walk • Atlantic Terminal and Atlantic Center are two shopping malls located on Atlantic Avenue surrounded by Hanson Place, Fort Greene Place and Flatbush Avenue in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, New York City, near Downtown Brooklyn.
0.6 miSE
Church
Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew, Sea Gate
15 min walk • The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew is a historic Episcopal church at 520 Clinton Avenue between Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. This congregation was founded as St.
~1070 ftW
Theater
Roulette, Sea Gate
6 min walk • Roulette Intermedium is a performing arts and new music venue located in Brooklyn, New York City. Founded in 1978, it has been located in the neighborhoods of Tribeca and SoHo in Manhattan, and now resides in a renovated theater in downtown Brooklyn.
0.4 miW
Church
Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, Sea Gate
11 min walk • The Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, sometimes abbreviated as B.A.O. Church or BAOC, is an independent religious body in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.
~650 ftNW
Theater
Mark Morris Dance Center, Sea Gate
4 min walk • The Mark Morris Dance Center is located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, at 3 Lafayette Avenue, on the corner of Flatbush Avenue. It is the permanent home of the international touring modern dance company, the Mark Morris Dance Group.
0.4 miN
Park, Basketball court
Fort Greene Park, New York City
10 min walk • Fort Greene Park is a city-owned and -operated park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City. The 30.2-acre park was originally named after the fort formerly located there, Fort Putnam, which itself was named for Rufus Putnam, George Washington's Chief of Engineers in the Revolutionary War.
~680 ftNW
Theater
Theatre for a New Audience, Sea Gate
4 min walk • The Theatre for a New Audience is a non-profit theater in New York City focused on producing Shakespeare and other classic dramas. Its off-Broadway productions have toured in the U.S. and internationally.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Queen of All Saints Church, Sea Gate
12 min walk • The Queen of All Saints Church is located at 300 Vanderbilt Avenue on the corner of Lafayette Avenue in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. It is a Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. The church is located within the Fort Greene Historic District.
0.4 miW
Church
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral, Sea Gate
11 min walk • Saint Nicholas is the Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in New York City. First established in Lower Manhattan, it is now located in Brooklyn.
0.4 miNW
Square
One Willoughby Square, Sea Gate
11 min walk • One Willoughby Square, styled as 1WSQ, is an office building under construction in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The building is being developed by JEMB Realty, and current plans have been drafted by FXCollaborative.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brooklyn Academy of Music?

Nearby attractions include Hanson News Stand, Sea Gate (2 min walk), Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower, New York City (2 min walk), Atlantic Terminal, New York City (3 min walk), Mark Morris Dance Center, Sea Gate (4 min walk).

How to get to Brooklyn Academy of Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brooklyn Academy of Music:

Metro

Fulton Street • Lines: G (2 min walk)
Atlantic Avenue–Barclays Center • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R (4 min walk)

Train

Atlantic Terminal (3 min walk)

Bus

Myrtle Avenue & Saint Edwards Street • Lines: B54 (13 min walk)
Greyhound (14 min walk)