The museum's rooftop turns into a disco-soundtracked roller rink with skyline views, a tribute to the Empire Roller Rink that sat less than a mile away and helped launch roller disco. Kids 3 and up can wobble through their first laps while grown-ups skate alongside, then head downstairs for the rest of the museum. If your family has been waiting for the rink to come back, the reopening weekend is your first chance this season.
What to expect
Buy museum admission plus a skating add-on, pick up skates, a helmet and wrist guards, and head up to the rooftop terrace. The rink plays classic tracks for skaters of every level, and your ticket also covers all the museum's exhibits and programs for the day.
Good to know
- Skaters must be 3 or older; grown-ups can skate with their kids.
- Bring your own skates for a cheaper add-on.
- Helmet, wrist guards and a pair of shoe covers come with the skating ticket.
- The museum is at 145 Brooklyn Avenue; the 3 train to Kingston Av and the C to Kingston–Throop Avs are the closest stops.
- Weekend hours are the longest, so plan a weekday afternoon if you want fewer skaters.
- Museum members get in free and pay less for skating.
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Common questions
Do I need to pay museum admission to skate?
Yes. Skating is an add-on to general museum admission, and the ticket includes full access to the museum's exhibits.
What age can skate?
The rink welcomes children 3 and older, along with their grown-ups.
How long does the rink stay open?
This season runs from late September 2026 through April 11, 2027.
