Transit Walk: Art and Design Secrets of Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall

Event Date Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 11am-12:30pm ET
Off-Site
$40 General Public / $35 Members

Tickets

Exterior of Pennsylvania Train Station circa 1910.

Image: Metro North Collection, New York Transit Museum

Members enjoy early access! Tickets go on sale to Museum members on Wednesday, January 14 at 10am ET. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public Friday, January 16 at 10am ET.

Explore the rich history of New York City, past and present, one neighborhood at a time. Through the lens of transportation, discover new places, share stories, and connect with communities.

Penn Station, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece with grand columns and Roman-inspired design, forged a vital gateway to New York City from the west when it debuted in 1910. 50 years later, a decline in rail travel, the rise of the automobile, and lucrative real estate interests led to the station’s demolition, sparking a controversy that helped ignite the city’s historic preservation movement. Today, the station’s transit footprint has expanded to Moynihan Train Hall, and touches of its past grandeur have been reintroduced through new public artworks.

Discover hidden architectural remnants and artwork throughout this transportation hub and explore its ongoing transformation on this walking tour.

Additional Information & Policies:

Member Discounts

To receive the member ticket price, click the register button and sign in on the ticketing page to verify membership. The discount will appear at checkout.

All Ticket Sales are Final

If you cannot attend the program on the date you reserved or do not submit security materials in time, the total price of unused tickets will be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tickets are non-refundable, cannot be transferred to another date, and cannot be used by another individual. 

Age Requirements

Children ages 2 and up need their own ticket to the program.

Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Program Experience

Tours are indoors, and require walking, standing, and stair climbing. Restrooms are not available on the tour route and there may not be places to sit or amenities like climate control. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.

Please wear comfortable shoes.

Accessibility

While this walking tour does include stairs, it can be made accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs. Advanced notice is appreciated. Please reach out to [email protected] with any requested accommodations.

Pets, or comfort, therapy, or emotional support animals are not permitted at Museum programs. Only service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted.

For information on American Sign Language interpreter requests, Assistive Listening Devices, or other accessibility matters please visit the accessibility page or email [email protected]. If you secure tickets, please request any accommodations via email at least two weeks in advance.

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Questions? Email [email protected].

Tour group travels down escalator in subway station.

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