Get a sneak peek of the new Education & Welcome Center at The Green-Wood Cemetery before it officially opens to the public in 2026 on this tour with Architecture Research Office principals Kim Yao and Stephen Cassell.

Founded in 1838, the 478-acre landscape of The Green-Wood Cemetery is both a cultural landmark and an active cemetery, providing a range of public events and activities. The new Education and Welcome Center strengthens visitors’ experience of Green-Wood as a cultural destination for art, history, and nature. The Center consolidates previously disparate programs and offices into one accessible location, supports existing and expanded public programs, and orients visitors before they chart their own paths through the main entrance across the street.

The new 17,000-sq. ft. building nestles around a restored historic Victorian greenhouse. Community classrooms and staff offices support the Cemetery’s varied public programming, which ranges from birding and tree walks to historic tours and art installations. Two gallery spaces will enable the display of Cemetery collections as well as traveling exhibitions. The building will also house a new archive for staff and visitors.

Large windows on the second floor offer expansive views towards the Cemetery and the Richard Upjohn-designed arched gate, while a sculpted green roof and entry courtyard complement Green-Wood’s hills and winding paths. Custom glazed terra cotta creates a dynamic, modern façade and materially references the brownstone of the Upjohn Arches. Targeting LEED Gold, the new all-electric building balances Green-Wood’s commitment to historic preservation with an inspiring sustainable design.

Getting there and around

• By Ferry: NYC Ferry's Rockaway and South Brooklyn routes both stop at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Don’t miss our new audio guide for the South Brooklyn route for a look into the area’s industrial history, available free on Bloomberg Connects
• By Bike: Sunset Park is well-served by Citi Bike, with stations along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue throughout the corridor from 36th to 59th Streets. Citi Bike is offering free bike unlocks on October 17-19—use the code OHNY25 to redeem under ”Rewards” in both the Citi Bike and Lyft apps, and at lyft.com/invite/OHNY25. Bicycle parking is also available at the Brooklyn Army Terminal near the entrance to Building A.
• By Shuttle: A free Industry City shuttle service connects the 59th Street subway station, Industry City’s 36th Street Food Hall, MADE Bush Terminal, and Brooklyn Army Terminal.
• By Bus: The B37 and B11 buses serve Sunset Park.
• By Subway: Festival sites in Sunset Park are best reached by the R line, stopping at 36th Street, 45th Street, and 59th Street. This weekend, the N and D lines stop at 36th Street only and the R will run on a more limited schedule, so allow for additional travel time. 59th Street is a wheelchair-accessible station.
• By Car: There is a municipal parking lot on Pier 4 at Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Pets other than service animals are not allowed in the building.

Children are welcome, accompanied by an adult. All persons attending, including children, must have a ticket.