Transit Museum

The New York Transit Museum is a hidden gem and one of our favorite places to visit! My kids absolutely love exploring the old trains and learning how everything works, they’re always so fascinated by the history and hands-on exhibits. We’ve been here multiple times, both on school trips and on our own as a family, and every visit has been just as fun and educational as the last. There’s something really special about walking through the vintage subway cars and seeing how transit has evolved over the years. The museum is well-organized, staff is friendly, and it’s a great place for kids (and adults!) to learn while having fun. Highly recommend it for families or anyone interested in NYC history it’s always a good trip!
Anais G. - a week ago

A family favorite when we lived in Manhattan. Spent COUNTLESS hours here with my son. We are still members, even though we now live in Michigan. Always find time to visit when we are back in Manhattan. Great displays of old subway cars. And many educational, and hands on displays for the kids. A must stop for NYC subway lovers!
John T - in the last week

Stand clear of the closing doors please. The next stop is... New York Transit Museum. Founded in 1976, this museum is dedicated to telling and preserving the stories of mass transportation. Not only will you see the start of this historical turning point, but you can see the tools used during the excavation/construction. A fantastic place to go with friends, family, and children! You can spend some time learning about the use of each piece of equipment and tools, as well as the economic and social structure throughout this time. Most importantly, you can see the disappearance of the many ticket/token systems, the changes in the subway cars, the various turnstiles, and the evolving trolleys. My advice is to bring at least one other person with you. With so many photogenic spots, you will need a photographer friend to take your photo as a bus driver, train conductor, or just sitting in a 1907 subway car all to yourself! The museum would not take much of your time. An hour or two of your day to see how our transit system has become what it is today.
Stephen K - 3 months ago

A hidden gem in Brooklyn that’s both fun and nostalgic! The vintage subway cars are amazing to walk through — like stepping into different eras of NYC. I especially loved the souvenir shop; everything was so cute and unique, from transit-themed gifts to retro-style collectibles. It’s the kind of place where you learn, take great photos, and leave with something special. Perfect for anyone who loves history, design, or just cool NYC vibes.
Mimi Coleman - a month ago

It's my first time going to Brooklyn with people from JCC and going to the New York Transit museum. My mother told me that she went to this exact museum as a child and now I finally get to experience it in the busy streets. Now I won't lie, it was a bit rough parking because we were in traffic, but we were also on a time limit so I did not have time to sit and take it easy. The tour guide was showing us how Transit works and how many models of cars were there in years past. First he showed us the map of where the trains go from here to there. Then he showed us the currency of how we pay for transportation and Transit and to use them for the machines we go through. Third, how we wait for the train to come and pass. The last thing we did is went on the models of the train 🚂🚆 and learn the experience of how people learned what to do while on the train.They were a lot of advertisements did it from the 1910s to the present. And to end the tour we walked all the way back to the entrance when we were right next to the gift shop. That is when I bought two little items that are cheap for me to keep. A keychain that has a bottle open and a button. This was an amazing experience in a city that never sleeps. I might want to come back here for The full experience.
Micah Mills - 3 months ago