Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea at Brooklyn Museum

September 19, 2025–April 26, 2026

Dive into an underwater realm where sea creatures are your creation. In Life at Sea, award-winning artist, bestselling author, and climate advocate Oliver Jeffers invites visitors of all ages to a world below the waves. Animate this deep-blue scene by populating the waters with paper fish and other aquatic animals. While transforming a lonely expanse into a bustling biome, you’ll trace the ripple effects of climate change—and imagine a future where balance is restored.

Anchored in Brooklyn and Northern Ireland, Jeffers drew on his beloved children’s book Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth to design this immersive installation. Climb aboard a sunken boat and settle into a cozy reading nook, stacked with Jeffers’s titles and other stories that spark wonder and care for the natural world. Mark your calendars for creative workshops, offered throughout the exhibition’s run, where families can fully submerge themselves in Life at Sea.

Location:

Brooklyn Museum
Education Gallery, 1st Floor
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052