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WE'RE CLOSED TODAY, SEPTEMBER 29!

Due to weather conditions, the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn is closed. Our Grand Central Gallery & Store will close at 2pm. Check out our digital exhibits while we wait for the storm to pass!

DIGITAL EXHIBITS

KEITH HARING'S SUBWAY ART STUDIO

Join art historian Amy Raffel to explore Haring’s drawings' foundational value to his work and how they contributed to his career, activism, and legacy.

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NOSTALGIA RIDE TO GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY

Enjoy a trip on our 1930s R1/9 cars, pack a picnic, and take a tour of Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery.

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Side by side photo of Astor Place in 1904 and Astor Place today

UNDERGROUND NYC TOUR: SUBWAY 101

Curious to know more about the system that moves millions of people each day?

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Metro-North at 40 exhibit at Museum's Grand Central Galler

ON VIEW AT OUR GRAND CENTRAL GALLERY

Metro-North turned 40 this year! Explore the first 40 years of Metro-North's success and learn about the people who made it happen.

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63rdStreet: Jean Shin, Elevated Ceramic tile fabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Glass mosaic fabricated by Miotto Mosaic Art Studio, and Laminated glass fabricated by Tom Patti Design

SECOND AVENUE'S ART AND TRANSIT HISTORY

Explore an underground gallery of some of MTA Arts & Design’s newest public artwork on our walking tours.

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Interior of BMT BU car at the Museum in Downtown Brookyln

MAKE A RESERVATION TO VISIT US IN BROOKLYN!

Open Thursday - Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Advance tickets are recommended.

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Child in M train t-shirt looking out the window of a vintage bus

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

View our calendar of upcoming programs including virtual offerings, tours and excursions, member events, and more.

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The New York Transit Museum hosts a preview for members on Fri., August 13, 2021 before reopening to the public on Saturday. (Marc A. Hermann / MTA)

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TRANSIT MUSEUM DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN

Open Thursday – Sunday
10am to 4pm

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GALLERY & STORE AT GRAND CENTRAL

Monday – Friday, 10am – 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 6pm

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SHOP AT 2 BROADWAY

Open Tuesday – Thursday
10am to 4pm

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Two tote bags on the beach at Coney Island, both featuring artwork from vintage Subway Sun ads