A bunch of questions

Where can I find information about upcoming tours of the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
Urban Oyster manages and delivers the tours for the Brooklyn Historical Society and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation.  For more information about the tour, please visit the websites of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Brooklyn Historical Society, or Urban Oyster, or call 347-599-1842.

Are group tours available of the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
Yes, indeed! Please call 347-599-1842 for more information about scheduling a group tour.

Are children welcome on the Brooklyn Navy Yard tour?
Absolutely!  There is so much to see and learn about inside the Navy Yard.  We welcome people of all ages on the Brooklyn Navy Yard bus tour. While everyone is welcome, the tour is most appropriate for children who are seven and older.

Do you offer discounted tickets for public tours of the Brooklyn Navy Yard?  Yes, we offer discounted tickets for members of the Brooklyn Historical Society and for employees and tenants of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation. You need to enter a discount code above in order to buy the tickets at the discounted rate.  For BHS members, please  contact Visitor Services at BHS at 718-222-4111.  For more information about becoming a member of the Brooklyn Historical Society, please click here.

How do I get to the Brooklyn Historical Society for the tour? We recommend tour participants take public transportation because parking is limited near the Brooklyn Historical Society.  By subway, take the  2,3,4, or 5 to Borough Hall; the A,C, or F to Jay St/Borough Hall; or the M or R to Court St.  Please use the googlemap on the right-hand side of this screen or visit the Visitor Information page of the Brooklyn Historical Society for further directions.  We will also provide more detailed directions with your confirmation once you have purchased your ticket.

What's this I hear about an exhibition and visitors center opening up at the Brooklyn Navy Yard?  Yes, it's true!  The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation will be opening up a Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Building 92 within the next couple of years.  The mission of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center is to celebrate the past, present, and future of the yard and its relationship to the community through its exhibits, events, and programs.  Slated to open in 2011, the new Center will include an exhibition, guided tours, community meeting and event space and leasable space for mission-related not-for-profit organizations.  Want to learn more?  Visit the website for the upcoming Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Building 92.

Have any other questions about the Brooklyn Navy Yard Bus Tour? Urban Oyster manages and delivers the tours for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation and the Brooklyn Historical Society. Please call the tour information line at 347-599-1842 if you have further questions.