Events, Trips, and Outdoor Activities
There are four types of BLL activities: walking tours and outings; museum walks and talks; bus trips; and our new addition, ethnic diversity luncheons. All require pre-registration and are filled on a first-come, first serve basis.
How to Register and Pay for Events
walking tours and bus trips
By Check
Make checks payable to Brooklyn Lifelong Learning, enter the event name in the memo field,听and mail to:
Joel Duckoff
165 Carroll Street, Apt #1
Brooklyn, NY 11231
By Credit Card, Debit, Paypal
. Include the event name in the notes field.
By Zelle
Use the following email address, , when using Zelle. Include the event name in the notes field.
Registration and payments for museum walks
Registration begins on day of receipt of this announcement. Please email reservation requests to . If you do not have email, call the office at 718. 951. 5647 and leave a message.
Please do not send payment until your request is confirmed. Tickets must be prepared within two weeks of confirmation and are non-refundable. Any unused ticket payments will be donated. Total costs if you wish to visit all of the museums = $78.
By Zelle
Payment by Zelle to is preferred. Please write the date(s) of confirmed trips on the check or note on Zelle.
By Check
Checks are accepted payable to:
Linda Silverman
281 Westminster Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Walking Tours and Outings
Backstage Tour of the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 鈥�11 a.m.
$10
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 18
Visit the hidden areas of this iconic cultural institution renowned for its rich history and vibrant contributions to the performing arts. The tour will offer an opportunity to explore BAM’s historic spaces, learn about its architectural and artistic legacy, and gain insight into its role in shaping contemporary arts and culture in Brooklyn and beyond.听
The Studio Museum of Harlem
Thursday, March 5, Noon鈥�1 p.m.
$10
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 18.
A museum educator will lead us on a 45鈥�60-minute tour of the newly renovated Studio Museum of Harlem to spark conversation and enhance connections to the artwork.
Afterwords, those interested can gather for lunch at one of the area鈥檚 many restaurants.
The museum is located at 144 West 125th Street. It is accessible via the 2/3 and A//B/C/D trains to 125th street. Street parking is limited and metered. There is a parking garage at 216 W. 126th Street which has valet service.
Walking Tour of Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill
Friday, April 10, 11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.
Deadline to sign up is Monday, April 6.
This tour explores a hilltop neighborhood shaped by elegant rowhouses, jazz-age culture, and revolutionary ideas, from Alexander Hamilton鈥檚 estate to a center of Black cultural life. Along the way, you鈥檒l encounter striking architecture and stories that reveal how this once-rural area became a historically rich enclave. We will be walking approximately 2 miles, ending in time for lunch. Our intrepid BLL president, Robert Mishaan, will lead the tour.
Hudson River Cruise
Tuesday, May 12, 12:30鈥�2 p.m.
$20
Deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 7.
We will head down the mighty Hudson River in a narrated cruise that glides by Hudson Yards, Little Island, and the towering One World Trade Center. We鈥檒l pass Ellis Island, close by the Statue of Liberty. Experience breathtaking views of lower Manhattan, quietly slip under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges and up the East River before returning in less than two hours on a round trip from Pier 83 with Circle Line Cruises.
Pier 83 is located between 42nd and 43rd Streets and 12th Avenue.
Payment for the cruise will be made in person. In order to get the $20 price, you must be a NYC resident and have proper ID.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Friday, June 5, Noon鈥�1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, May 19.
Join us at this very special library (worth a visit on its own) which is hosting a major exhibition, 鈥淢artha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance.鈥� Our visit will last 90 minutes and include a guided tour of the library and exhibition, followed by a period for discussion and questions.
The exhibit will showcase rare materials from the Jerome Robbin鈥檚 Dance Division鈥檚 Graham archive and explore Graham鈥檚 profound legacy in celebration of the Martha Graham Company鈥檚 100th Anniversary.
The library is located at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York.
The tour is free of charge, however, donations to the Library For The Performing Arts are always welcome.
听And more on the way鈥�
The Events Committee is hard at work planning other trips for the spring. We鈥檒l let you know when the details are available, but here is a heads-up about what鈥檚 in the works:
The New York Aquarium (March or April)
The Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, sea otters, octopus, jellyfish and more. We can wander the various exhibits, watch the feedings, and see two shows:
- THE AQUATHEATER: An interactive show arising from the bonds between sea lions and their trainers. The behaviors taught to them stimulate their natural instincts and aid in their care.
- THE 4-D THEATER: an immersive experience that combines the visual drama of a 3-D film with built-in sensory effects.
Fort Hamilton Garrison
The visit to this historic U.S. Army Garrison in Bay Ridge was originally scheduled for the fall but had to be cancelled due to the government shutdown.
We will have a tour of the Harbor Defense Museum, the only Army Museum in New York City.
After that, we will have lunch at the Community Club (formerly the Officer鈥檚 Club) in a beautiful historical landmarked building.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (spring or summer)
The refuge is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled spots in the city.
Museum Walks and Talks
Join us for these docent-led guided tours, held on Fridays.
Total if you wish to visit all the museums听 = $78.
Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW)
February 27, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
$5
Exhibit: Rodin鈥檚 Egypt
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March 6 , 11:30 a.m.
$15
Complete renovation of the Arts of Africa galleries
The Guggenheim
March 13, noon
$25
Exhibit: Gabrielle Munter: Contours of a World
Metropolitan Museum of Art
March 20, noon and 12:30 p.m.
$15
Exhibit: Seeing Silence: The Paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck
Asia Society
March 27, 11:30 a.m.
$5
Exhibit: Buddha and Shiva, Lotus, and Dragon: Celebrating 70 Years of the Asia Society and the Rockefeller Legacy
Japan Society
May 1, 11 a.m. and noon
$13
Exhibit: Kawaii Kanjiro: House to House
Bus Trips
Boston: June 13-15, 2026
These all-inclusive outings are a good time. Buses, meals, hotels, and transportation are included in the package.
Explore Boston, Massachusetts, the cultural and financial center of New England, known for its rich history
Come join fellow BLL members, their friends, and families in exploring some of Boston鈥檚 major attractions. bus transportation, comfortable accommodations, 2 breakfasts / 2 dinners. Gratuities are included.
We鈥檝e got an exciting 3-day bus trip to Boston planned. It will include a guided bus tour of Boston plus visits to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace with Quincy Market, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, the Minute Man National Historic Park and the Museum of African American History and a guided tour of Lexington and Concord. If you鈥檇 like to participate, remember to sign up now. Deposits are due by February 6. Fliers were sent to all members, but if you need another, you can request one from the office.
Coming Soon
The Travel Committee is working on additional trips for the spring.
- In April, we will travel to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in New Jersey to dine and see the musical performance, 鈥淪ome Enchanted Evening.鈥�
- In May, we will tour the U. S. Military Academy in West Point, NY. The trip will also include lunch.
SPring 2026: Trips and Outside Activities
Backstage Tour of the Brooklyn Academy of Music
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 鈥�11 a.m.
$10
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 18
Visit the hidden areas of this iconic cultural institution renowned for its rich history and vibrant contributions to the performing arts. The tour will offer an opportunity to explore BAM’s historic spaces, learn about its architectural and artistic legacy, and gain insight into its role in shaping contemporary arts and culture in Brooklyn and beyond.听
The Studio Museum of Harlem
Thursday, March 5, Noon鈥�1 p.m.
$10
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, February 18.
A museum educator will lead us on a 45鈥�60-minute tour of the newly renovated Studio Museum of Harlem to spark conversation and enhance connections to the artwork.
Afterwords, those interested can gather for lunch at one of the area鈥檚 many restaurants.
The museum is located at 144 West 125th Street. It is accessible via the 2/3 and A//B/C/D trains to 125th street. Street parking is limited and metered. There is a parking garage at 216 W. 126th Street which has valet service.
Walking Tour of Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill
Friday, April 10, 11 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.
Deadline to sign up is Monday, April 6.
This tour explores a hilltop neighborhood shaped by elegant rowhouses, jazz-age culture, and revolutionary ideas, from Alexander Hamilton鈥檚 estate to a center of Black cultural life. Along the way, you鈥檒l encounter striking architecture and stories that reveal how this once-rural area became a historically rich enclave. We will be walking approximately 2 miles, ending in time for lunch. Our intrepid BLL president, Robert Mishaan, will lead the tour.
Hudson River Cruise
Tuesday, May 12, 12:30鈥�2 p.m.
$20
Deadline to sign up is Thursday, May 7.
We will head down the mighty Hudson River in a narrated cruise that glides by Hudson Yards, Little Island, and the towering One World Trade Center. We鈥檒l pass Ellis Island, close by the Statue of Liberty. Experience breathtaking views of lower Manhattan, quietly slip under the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburg bridges and up the East River before returning in less than two hours on a round trip from Pier 83 with Circle Line Cruises.
Pier 83 is located between 42nd and 43rd Streets and 12th Avenue.
Payment for the cruise will be made in person. In order to get the $20 price, you must be a NYC resident and have proper ID.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Friday, June 5, Noon鈥�1:30 p.m.
Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, May 19.
Join us at this very special library (worth a visit on its own) which is hosting a major exhibition, 鈥淢artha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance.鈥� Our visit will last 90 minutes and include a guided tour of the library and exhibition, followed by a period for discussion and questions.
The exhibit will showcase rare materials from the Jerome Robbin鈥檚 Dance Division鈥檚 Graham archive and explore Graham鈥檚 profound legacy in celebration of the Martha Graham Company鈥檚 100th Anniversary.
The library is located at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York.
The tour is free of charge, however, donations to the Library For The Performing Arts are always welcome.
听And more on the way鈥�
The Events Committee is hard at work planning other trips for the spring. We鈥檒l let you know when the details are available, but here is a heads-up about what鈥檚 in the works:
The New York Aquarium (March or April)
The Aquarium is home to sharks, rays, sea otters, octopus, jellyfish and more. We can wander the various exhibits, watch the feedings, and see two shows:
- THE AQUATHEATER: An interactive show arising from the bonds between sea lions and their trainers. The behaviors taught to them stimulate their natural instincts and aid in their care.
- THE 4-D THEATER: an immersive experience that combines the visual drama of a 3-D film with built-in sensory effects.
Fort Hamilton Garrison
The visit to this historic U.S. Army Garrison in Bay Ridge was originally scheduled for the fall but had to be cancelled due to the government shutdown.
We will have a tour of the Harbor Defense Museum, the only Army Museum in New York City.
After that, we will have lunch at the Community Club (formerly the Officer鈥檚 Club) in a beautiful historical landmarked building.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (spring or summer)
The refuge is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled spots in the city.
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