Brooklyn Children’s Museum – The Green Museum

By: Kevin Korb

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Background

Established in 1899 Located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn World’s first children’s museum Exhibits expose children to important

events in history and information about the changing environment

Becoming New York’s First Green Museum

After closing for renovation, BCM reopened on September 20, 2008 and was named NYC’s first green museum by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

What it means to be Green

The LEED has classified BCM as a green museum due to its environmentally-friendly architecture.

BCM’s Green Features:Renewable and Recycled Building Material

The museum’s infrastructure consists of materials that were recycled or materials that were made from renewable sources. During construction, these types of materials were utilized, whenever possible, in place of the other not-so-environmentally-friendly alternatives.

BCM’s Green Features:Energy-Saving Sensors Carbon Dioxide Sensors Daylight Sensors Occupancy Sensors

BCM’s Green Features:Solar Energy

BCM makes use of solar energy to convert to electrical power. This greatly decreases energy costs and it benefits the environment since solar energy does not release pollutants and is renewable.

Green Both Inside and OutExhibits throughout the museum demonstrate the significance of maintaining our environment. In addition, workshops are offered to educators who want to learn how to incorporate environmental education into their classrooms.