Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, Factory Tour and Tasting
Description
Begin an 80-minute visit at the museum, exploring century-old machinery, vintage glass bottles, engaging exhibits, and a digital scavenger hunt. Tour the factory to see how a modern seltzer business operates using 100-year-old equipment, and enjoy the chance to spray loved ones with seltzer. Return to the museum for additional fun with a wooden puzzle channel, a selfie station, and unlimited seltzer and egg cream at the bar. Conclude the experience with a visit to the store, offering unique seltzer-themed and museum-themed merchandise such as t-shirts, egg cream kits, books, pins, and stickers—perfect for gifts. This interactive and nostalgic journey provides a glimpse into the history and charm of seltzer-making in a modern context.
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Explore the effervescent history of seltzer water at the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum. Discover the oldest seltzer works in New York City, a family-run legacy. Experience the cultural and scientific significance of seltzer through engaging exhibits and guided tours. Enjoy hands-on fun with scavenger hunts, wooden puzzles, and refreshing seltzer spritzes. Celebrate 2,400 years of seltzer’s impact on business, culture, and innovation worldwide. Learn about the STEM principles behind seltzer-making while immersing in its fascinating history.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The wheelchair accessible bathroom is not currenty available.
Reviews(3)
Who knew there was so much involved in not only making seltzer but the bottle itself plus the bottling process (hand done!!). Great spiel by Alex! Seltzer tasting before and egg cream after the tour! Even if you are not a seltzer lover it is worth going!
Thank you so much for coming and taking the time here to spread the spritz!
A fun museum that tells the story of seltzer and provides a delicious taste of seltzer (an egg cream.) Learn how seltzer started and became a household item. It has a unique flavor and a fascinating history. Kenny is a knowledgeable guide, explaining the creation and bottling progress. Meet Alex, the fourth generation of this successful family business.
Alix, We are so glad you had a good time!
A very enthusiastic Barry Joseph — author of *Seltzertopia* — led our 80-minute tour of the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and factory. Tucked near Euclid Avenue (about an hour’s journey from Manhattan by public transport), the space itself is modest, but the team makes it fizz with life. On one wall, colorful signboards chart the highs of seltzer history, complete with a handy timeline. On the other, is a detailed peek into the carbonation process and bottling magic. The tour itself runs the length of the room and back (maybe 75 feet), so there isn’t much walking involved. The tour is thoughtfully structured, with interactive moments that are engaging but never pushy, plus plenty of sparkling fun facts. What could seem like “just” a bottling facility transforms into something much grander once you hear the stories behind it. And of course, the grand finale: an opportunity to try a freshly made egg cream… you’d be hard-pressed to resist. Note: the museum is only open for the scheduled tour, so arriving early isn’t necessary, but do be on time, as the tour starts promptly. All in all, it’s a must-do for any New Yorker or anyone who’s already ticked the big NYC attractions off their list. This isn’t one for the first-timers checking off the big landmarks; but, for those who have already done the usual Big Apple circuit, it’s a sparkling detour worth making.
Thank you so much both for joining us and taking the time to write such a detailed and glowing review. For a new, small museum like ours it means the world to us!
