The city's second-largest museum is housed in an impressive beaux arts building just a block from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Prospect Park. Its Egyptian, African and Native American collections are some of its strongest points, and it also exhibits significant works by John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. Don't miss the Rodin sculpture gallery. There are also exceptional holdings in American fine and decorative arts from the colonial era to the present. The Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art includes a permanent display of Judy Chicago's ceramic work The Dinner Party. Open Wednesday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. On the first Saturday of each month, the museum remains open until 11 pm, with free admission after 5 pm. Suggested donation US$8 adults, US$4 seniors and students, free for children younger than 12. Additional fees for special exhibitions. An Art & Garden Ticket allows entry to the museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens; US$14 adults, US$7 seniors and students. 200 Eastern Parkway at Washington Avenue (subway line 2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum), Brooklyn, New York City. Phone 718-638-5000. http://www.brooklynmuseum.org.
