New York Transit Museum

Top 1% of attractions in New York City
8/10

14 expert reviews

“The main museum in Brroklyn is housed in a real (decommissioned) subway station.”

– Frommer's

Fodor's Fodor's
"Step down into a 1930s subway station, where you'll find more than 60,000 square feet devoted to the history of public transportation." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Housed in a real (decommissioned) subway station, this underground museum is a wonderful place to spend an hour or so." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Occupying an old subway station built in 1936 (and out of service since 1946), this kid-friendly museum takes on 100-plus years of getting around town." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"At this smaller offshoot of the museum's Brooklyn headquarters, visitors can learn about the complex engineering and construction feats that helped establish the city’s century-old subway system." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Ride vintage subway cars through formerly abandoned tunnels? Yes, please!"
On the Grid On the Grid
"The New York Transit Museum is a celebration of all things subway, bus, and trolley. " Full review
Where Where
"Visitors view vintage subway cars, turnstiles, rotating art exhibitions and more in a 1930s subway station." Full review
Where Where
"Exhibitions and artifacts explore the evolution of the urban public transportation system in New York City. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This subterranean playground is filled with beautifully preserved examples of subway and elevated cars, buses and trams from throughout the 20th century as well as archival objects and models" Full review
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Go on a weekday afternoon to avoid the crowds, and plan on grabbing a snack somewhere nearby in Brooklyn Heights or Boerum Hill.
Frommer's Frommer's
"An underground museum, covering the storied history of the NYC subway system. Best for kids and train nuts, the museum houses a number of handsome vintage subway cars, turnstiles" Full review
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