Celebrate Brooklyn’s rich industrial history by embarking on a journey at the city’s longest continuously operating waterfront that has spurred over, two hundred years of innovation and enterprise. 

Home to a vibrant community that has over 500 diverse businesses, an impressive array of 70+ historic and contemporary structures, and a sprawling three-mile waterfront, the Brooklyn Navy Yard embodies the vitality of small-scale urban industries in the heart of New York. The Yard is a testament to the fusion of ingenuity and exploration, a national exemplar of adaptive reuse, innovative job creation, and cultural growth. Join us during this exclusive annual open house event—a day you wouldn’t want to miss! Immerse yourself in a truly unique experience with live music, delectable food and beverage pop-ups, and engaging activities while you explore. 

**Open Access**
More than 40 studios and factories will open their doors on Saturday, October 21, which provides a great opportunity to see urban manufacturing, art production, and product design from small businesses in Brooklyn. Participating studios and factories include:

[KIC NYC](https://www.kicnyc.com/)
[Ada Chen](https://www.potadachen.com/)
[AV&C](https://www.av-controls.com/)
[Brooklyn Book Bodega](http://www.brooklynbookbodega.org/)
[Carrie Bilbo Jewelry](http://www.carriebilbo.com/)
[Casey Sobel](http://kcmetalsmithing.com/) 
[Evan Z. Crane](http://www.evanzcrane.com/)
[Greg Chann](http://saatchi.com/)
[Hyesu Lee Illustration](http://www.heyheysu.com/)
[Jackie Meier](http://jackiemeier.com/)
[John McDevitt King](http://www.johnmcdevittking.com/)
[Jon Besch Custom](http://jonbeschcustom.com/) 
[Jon Levy-Warren](http://jonlevywarren.com/)
[Kathryn Robinson-Millen Ceramics](http://www.kathrynrmdesign.com/)
[Kimmy Quillin](http://www.kimmyquillin.com/)
[Kings County Distillery](https://www.kingscountydistillery.com/)
[MARCO BAGA](http://marcobaga.com/)
[Matthew Grandin Custom Fabrication ](http://www.mattgrandin.com/)
[Michelle Greene Sculpture](http://www.michellegreenesculpture.com/)
[Millie Benson Projects](http://www.milliebenson.com/)
Myrna Goldberg Sculpture
[nadia belalia design](http://nadiabelalia.com/)
[Naomi Katz Plotkin](http://naomikatzplotkin.com/)
[Nick Golebiewski Studio](http://www.pamelatalese.com/)
[Pamela Talese Studio](http://www.pamelatalese.com/)
[Paul Campbell Studio](http://www.paulcampbellstudio.com/)
[Posterfix Corp](http://www.posterfix.com/)
[Robin Sacks Decorative Painting](http://robinsacksnyc.com/)
[Rooftop Reds](http://www.rooftopreds.com/)
[TARFORM](http://tarform.com/)
[Té Company](http://www.tecompanytea.com/)
[Urbanstrong](https://urbanstrong.com/)
[Waxwing Studio](http://seekingwaxwing.com/)
[Work At Hand](http://www.workathand.nyc/)
… and more!

Want to follow along online? [Turnstile Tours](https://turnstiletours.com/), the Yard’s official touring company, is taking over the Yard’s Instagram account for the day…. So, follow along @BklynNavyYard for pop-in studio visits and interviews!

**Guided Tours**
Several businesses will be offering free guided tours of their spaces at the Yard. Space is limited, so availability is first come, first serve.  If there is availability, you will be given a map and instructed to go directly to the business to be added to their waiting list. 

[5TEN Visuals](http://510visuals.com/)
[B. Stuyvesant Champagne](http://www.stuyvesantchampagne.com/)
[Tatiana Arocha Multidisciplinary Artist](http://tatianaarocha.com/)

**Food & Drink**
The Yard is increasingly a hub for food manufacturing. Pop into Building 77’s food hall or grab a snack at one of several food trucks around the site. Food and drink options include:

[Russ & Daughters ](https://shop.russanddaughters.com/brooklyn-navy-yard)
[Hungry House](https://www.orderhungryhouse.com/) 
[Jalapa Jar](https://www.jalapajar.com/)
[Pizza Yard ](https://www.pizzayard.nyc/)
[Transmitter Brewing](https://www.transmitterbrewing.com/) 
[Sabor ](https://saborrestaurantbakerynyc.com/)

**Fun Things to See & Do:** 
– Food truck “roundup” located on 3rd Street 
– Family game station and outdoor seating at The Backlot of Building 77 
– Live DJs from John Besch Custom at Building 275 
– Enjoy a walk through the Naval Cemetery Landscape 

While the Yard will have Open Access from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, visitors are highly encouraged to RSVP for free. Please note, the Yard will not have Open Access on Sunday, October 22.

Directions 3 Convenient Check-ins (all wheelchair accessible): 1: Building 77 141 Flushing Ave (at Vanderbilt Ave) 2: Sands Street Gate 299 Sands Street (Near Kings County Distillery) 3: Dock 72 NYC Ferry Landing (Near the CitiBike Rack)

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Boat: Take the NYC Ferry to Brooklyn Navy Yard/Dock 72 Bus: Take B69 or B57 to Flushing Avenue Bike: The Yard is easily accessible off the Brooklyn Greenway on Flushing Avenue Foot: Enter at Building 77 or the Sands Street Gate *Car: Street parking only: please note non-permitted vehicles will not be allowed to park inside the Yard

To participate in all related OHNY activities, attendees must register at one of the check-in points. Please note, many of the Yard’s buildings were constructed during or before WWII or before so they may not be fully accessible or wheelchair friendly. It is suggested that those visitors in wheelchairs centralize their visit to Building 77. Questions regarding accessibility can be directed to programs@bnydc.org.