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Updated 09/17/2008 01:39 PM

Children’s Museum Expansion Unveiled In Brooklyn

By: NY1 News

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The Brooklyn Children's Museum reopened its doors Wednesday for the first time since it underwent a major renovation.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the city's first green museum.

The grand opening is this weekend, but members can get a sneak preview on Friday.

The museum was a hit with both the mayor and the kids.

"This is one of the most wonderful things," said Bloomberg. "If this doesn't put a smile on your face, I don't know what does. You know, I think this says everything good about New York. The mayor's delivered great weather and you have built a great museum."

"I'm excited about going to the museum, cutting the ribbons, seeing the mayor," said one youngster.

The museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 per person through November 30th, at which time it will increase to $7.50.

New Yorkers can also buy a museum membership for $60, which gives members free admission for one year.

For more information, go to brooklynkids.org or call 718-735-4400.