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DUMBO Projection Project

Experience Brooklyn’s largest-scale projection series, where massive video art transforms the Manhattan Bridge and BQE walls into a living, interactive gallery under the city lights.

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DUMBO Projection Project
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What is the DUMBO Projection Project?

It is a massive video art exhibit and Brooklyn’s largest-scale projection series, featuring art projected onto the bridges and BQE walls of DUMBO.

Where can I see the projections?

The projections are located on the Plaza side of the Manhattan Bridge and along the BQE wall in Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park.

What are the hours for the DUMBO Projection Project?

For Volume 7 (running May 1–31, 2026), the installations are viewable from dusk to 11:00 pm. Some sources list this as daily, while others specify Wednesdays through Sundays.

Is the art interactive?

Yes, the works in Volume 7 are interactive and allow the public to participate using websites and smartphone flashlights.

What is the theme of the current exhibition?

Volume 7 explores the community of DUMBO through its history, its present identity, and proposals for its future.

What should I check before going?

Use Gyde for context, then check official sources for current hours, tickets, construction, and closures.

What to know

The Dumbo Projection Project is recognized as Brooklyn’s largest projection-based public art series. Launched in 2024 by Team Dumbo, the initiative transforms the neighborhood's industrial infrastructure into a massive video art exhibit. The project builds upon a history of large-scale public art initiatives to turn concrete walls into dynamic canvases. Installations are strategically placed on the Plaza side of the Manhattan Bridge and along the BQE wall within Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park. Visitors can experience a unique urban juxtaposition where taxis, trucks, and subway trains pass directly above the world-class video art, blending the city's constant motion with curated digital creativity. For Volume 7, which runs from May 1 to May 31, 2026, the works explore the community of Dumbo through its history, present identity, and proposals for the future. This specific installment is designed to be interactive, inviting the public to participate in the vision of the neighborhood via dedicated websites or by simply using the flashlight on a smartphone. Viewing hours for Volume 7 are generally from dusk until 11:00 pm. While some schedules specify daily viewing, other records indicate installations are on view from Wednesdays through Sundays during the month of May.

Visitor tips

  • Plan your visit between dusk and 11:00 pm to see the projections in full clarity.
  • Bring a fully charged smartphone to interact with the Volume 7 exhibits via websites or your flashlight.
  • Visit both the Manhattan Bridge Plaza side and Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park to see all installations.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as the project spans multiple infrastructure sites across DUMBO.

Nearby context

The project utilizes the most iconic infrastructure of the DUMBO neighborhood, turning the BQE walls and the Manhattan Bridge into a decentralized gallery that guides visitors through the area's industrial landscape.

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