The Bushwick Collective is an open-air street art gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn, centered on Troutman Street and nearby blocks. Warehouses and workshops become canvases for large murals by local and international artists, with new work appearing over time. Walk the streets at your own pace to look closely at the different styles and details, or join a guided tour to learn more about the art. Cafés and local food vendors around the area make it easy to pause between murals.
Where to find the murals
The Bushwick Collective is in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. The mural walk centers on Troutman Street and the nearby blocks around St. Nicholas Avenue, with street art also found along Jefferson Street, Wyckoff Avenue and Flushing Avenue. The area’s warehouse and workshop walls provide the canvases.
You can explore independently or join a guided walking tour. A guide can help you spot smaller details in the artwork that are easy to miss while walking past. One guided walk described in the available material took about an hour.
A changing outdoor gallery
The Collective began in 2011 or 2012, according to the available accounts. Local building owners made walls available to artists, and the project grew into an outdoor gallery with work by artists from Bushwick and beyond. The murals change over time as artists add new work, so the streets can look different on a return visit.
The art ranges across large murals and graffiti, with individual pieces expressing distinct ideas through their images, colors and marks. Take time to look closely rather than treating the walk as a quick photo stop.
Making a day of the walk
Nearby cafés and food vendors give you places to pause between stretches of street art. Some local events, including block parties, bring music, drinks and food into the neighborhood; check whether an event is taking place if that is part of your plan.
Early morning is a useful time to explore if you want a calmer walk. The streets are public, so you can set your own pace and focus on the walls that catch your eye.
FAQ
How long does it take to visit the Bushwick Collective?
A guided walk has taken about an hour. Allow longer if you plan to explore the surrounding streets at your own pace.
Is the Bushwick Collective an indoor museum?
No. It is an outdoor street art gallery spread across walls in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Can you visit without a guided tour?
Yes. You can walk around independently, or take a guided tour to help you notice smaller details in the murals.
Where are the Bushwick Collective murals?
The mural walk centers on Troutman Street and nearby blocks around St. Nicholas Avenue. Street art also appears along Jefferson Street, Wyckoff Avenue and Flushing Avenue.
