Last updated: 2025-04-22
When Brooklyn’s unpredictable weather hits, indoor adventures beckon. From art-filled sanctuaries to quirky entertainment spots, this borough offers refuge from rain, cold, or summer heat with unique experiences that capture Brooklyn’s eclectic spirit.
Whether you’re a culture enthusiast, film buff, or craft lover, Brooklyn’s indoor scene promises something beyond the ordinary. Dive into museums, catch indie films, or unleash your inner axe-thrower without stepping outside.
Discover Brooklyn’s coolest indoor escapes right now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Museum
- Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden Conservatory
- Jane's Carousel
- Nitehawk Cinema
- Brooklyn Bowl
- Kick Axe Throwing Brooklyn
- Chocolate Making Workshop at Jacques Torres
- Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Conservatory
What to Expect
Extensive indoor botanical collection with climate-controlled environments
Description
Indoor botanical conservatory showcasing diverse plant collections across multiple climate-controlled environments. Features rare botanical specimens, seasonal exhibits, and educational displays highlighting plant diversity. Offers immersive indoor exploration of global plant ecosystems with carefully curated gardens and conservatory spaces.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Conservatory
Brooklyn Bowl
What to Expect
Live music venue integrated with bowling and dining experience
Description
Brooklyn Bowl combines live music venue, full-service restaurant, and bowling alley into a dynamic entertainment complex. Guests can enjoy bowling lanes with craft beer and Blue Ribbon food while experiencing concerts from diverse musical acts. The multi-purpose space offers a unique blend of entertainment options under one roof.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn Museum
What to Expect
Comprehensive art collection representing global cultural diversity
Description
A comprehensive art museum featuring diverse collections spanning American art, Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Asian art, and Islamic world exhibits. Interactive galleries showcase significant works like Judy Chicago's 'The Dinner Party' with extensive permanent and rotating exhibitions exploring cultural and artistic narratives.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Brooklyn Museum
Chocolate Making Workshop at Jacques Torres
What to Expect
Chocolate workshops led by world-famous pastry chef Mr. Chocolate
Description
Jacques Torres offers hands-on chocolate making workshops in Brooklyn, where visitors learn professional chocolate crafting techniques from renowned pastry chef Jacques Torres. Participants explore chocolate creation processes, create their own confections, and gain insights into artisan chocolate production.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Chocolate Making Workshop at Jacques Torres
Jane's Carousel
What to Expect
Restored 1922 carousel in architecturally significant glass pavilion
Description
Jane's Carousel is a meticulously restored 1922 Bobdilla carousel located in Brooklyn Bridge Park, offering visitors a beautifully preserved historic ride inside a stunning glass pavilion designed by architect Jean Nouvel. The vintage carousel features 48 hand-carved horses and two chariots, providing a nostalgic indoor experience for families and carousel enthusiasts.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Jane's Carousel
Kick Axe Throwing Brooklyn
What to Expect
Cabin-themed axe throwing bar with professional instruction
Description
Brooklyn's premier indoor axe throwing venue offers a thrilling interactive experience where guests learn professional axe-throwing techniques from trained Axe Pros. Visitors compete in target-based challenges, enjoy cabin-themed bar amenities, and participate in group games like Giant Jenga and Connect Four, suitable for ages 8 and up.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Kick Axe Throwing Brooklyn
Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
What to Expect
Interactive multimedia exhibitions exploring film and digital media technologies
Description
An interactive museum celebrating film, television, and digital media through immersive exhibitions. Highlights include the Jim Henson Exhibition, Behind the Screen core exhibit, and innovative multimedia installations exploring creative technologies and entertainment history. Offers comprehensive insights into media production, digital art, and cinematic storytelling.
Where: Astoria | More Info: Museum of the Moving Image
Nitehawk Cinema
What to Expect
In-theater dining with full menu service during film screenings
Description
Nitehawk Cinema offers a unique movie-watching experience by combining first-run films with full-service dining. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, gourmet menu items, and independent/mainstream movies simultaneously, with in-theater waiter service during screenings. The cinema features multiple screens and a curated film selection that includes indie, classic, and contemporary films.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Nitehawk Cinema
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
What to Expect
Bar and flower shop hybrid with diverse weekly entertainment
Description
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop offers a unique Brooklyn venue combining a craft bar with eclectic entertainment. Hosts weekly events including comedy nights, trivia, drag bingo, vinyl nights, and themed social gatherings like tarot readings and star sign psychic nights. Features over 75 bourbon and whiskey selections, craft beer drafts, and a full cocktail menu.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
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