Press Releases

Do a Downward Dinosaur with Dino Yoga at Brooklyn Children’s Museum this September
August 30, 2023

Brooklyn Children’s Museum invites children and their caregivers to experience some Jurassic stretches at three new Dinosaur Yoga classes this September – with a backdrop of the Museum’s 9-hole miniature golf course featuring the prehistoric monsters.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Recognizes Caribbean Culture at the “Celebrate the Caribbean” Event Saturday, August 5
July 31, 2023

On Saturday, August 5, Brooklyn Children’s Museum will celebrate Caribbean heritage and culture with a day of dance, music, food, and more. The all-day event will feature stilt walkers, art-making, face painting, and steel drum performances.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Announces Departure of President and CEO Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, Names COO as Acting President
July 18, 2023

Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) today announced President and CEO Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, who has led the institution for nearly nine years, is stepping down in August to join the Museum of the City of New York as the Ronay A. Menschel Director and President. The Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed Atiba T. Edwards, the current Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, to serve as Acting President and CEO upon Wilchfort’s departure.

In The News

Mr. G at Jurassic Mini-Golf
July 21, 2023

Mr. G of PIX 11 visited Jurassic Mini-Golf to talk with visitors and Gennadyi Gurman, Director of Exhibits, about the appeal of learning about a new subject through a fun physical activity.

BK Reader Features Jurassic Mini-Golf
July 14, 2023

BK Reader spoke with our Director of Exhibits, Gennadyi Gurman, and visitors from opening weekend about their initial reactions to the exhibition.

Spectrum News Visits Jurassic Mini-Golf
July 9, 2023

On Saturday, July 8, Brooklyn Children’s Museum opened Jurassic Mini-Golf for its second year. BCM’s Vice President of Exhibits and Education Hana Elwell spoke with Spectrum News about how hands-on experiences spark curiosity in children.