[2] Its original focus was the presentation of natural science to children raised in an urban environment, but following World War II, technology and cultural awareness became more important.

[8] In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration supplied hundreds of workers to the museum, which thrived in the Great Depression.

[10] By October 1930, monthly visitation had reached 60,000[11] and by 1939, the museum had received move than 9 million visitors since it opened 40 years prior.

[18] As part of its commitment to environmental integrity and energy efficiency, the institution has taken credit for being the first New York City museum to use geothermal wells for heating and cooling purposes.

[20] Gans and Company was hired to design another renovation of the Brooklyn Children's Museum, which commenced in August 2024 at a cost of $15 million.