The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The museum's collection includes more than 1.5 million works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary art. The museum is also known for its extensive collection of African art, which is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions and public programs throughout the year. The museum's mission is to create inspiring encounters with art that expand the ways we see ourselves, the world, and its possibilities.