Transit Museum

The exhibits in this museum do a great job of telling the story of the various transit systems that have served the city. The highlight is of course all of the historic train cars. Make sure to go behind the stairs to see the interlocking station! We visited on a Sunday afternoon and it was fairly busy but the museum area is quite large so it didn't feel crowded. We purchased tickets in advance, but there were also tickets available at the door.
Harrison Walker - 2 months ago

Loved the Transit Museum! This is definitely my favorite museum in NYC because of how niche and fascinating it is. It was really cool to go through the historical turnstiles, see the fare tokens over the years, tour many different train models since the early 1900s, and more. I learned so much about what I use almost every day. I seriously recommend this museum to any train lover, as well as any person who wants to learn more about NYC☺️
Andy Maghacot - 2 months ago

One of the best museums I have been to. Truly unique environments which show different decades. I had a lot of fun reading the advertisements in the trains. The space is amazing and definitely underrated. Over the weekend it gets a bit flooded with kids but this is understandable; overall, it's not crowded. A truly unique experience, you can spend around 30 minutes to 1 hour there.
Mario L - 3 months ago

Wow, what a surprise! Because you enter through an original subway stop, I thought this might be a small museum. Wrong! It goes on for quite a bit with great old photos of the design and build along with a large number of decommissioned subway cars that you can enter dating back to the original cars. There is a kids area and a charming gift shop. Very nice staff and well worth the visit, especially if you take the NY subway system for granted.
Edward Rivera - 3 months ago

The New York Transit Museum is one of the most unexpectedly fun museums I’ve visited in NYC. It’s inside an old 1936 subway station, which already makes the experience feel authentic, and the lineup of vintage subway cars is incredible. Being able to walk through trains from different decades and see how the city evolved through its transit system is something you won’t find anywhere else. The exhibits upstairs do a great job explaining how the subway was built and how it runs today. It’s well‑organized, family‑friendly, and surprisingly immersive. If you’re even slightly into history, engineering, or NYC culture, this place is absolutely worth the visit.
James Bentivegna - 4 months ago