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The Transit Museum’s First 50 Years

  • Event Date Tuesday, September 8, 2026

  • Time: 6pm-7pm ET
  • Virtual
  • Free

Image: New York Transit Museum

 

Celebrate 50 years of the New York Transit Museum and discover how a bold idea became one of the city’s most beloved cultural institutions. From its roots at the 1965 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to its opening inside a decommissioned subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum has spent five decades bringing New York’s transportation history to life for generations of visitors.

Join Polly Desjarlais for a look back on the Museum’s 50 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories that have kept the city moving.

Additional Information and Policies:

Program Experience

This event will take place online. Upon registration, all participants will receive three emails. One will be a receipt, another your ticket(s), and the third will include a Zoom link with instructions on how to participate. We encourage you to download the Zoom app in advance for the best user experience.

The New York Transit Museum seeks to ensure a respectful online environment for learning and thoughtful exchange. As such, NYTM reserves the right to remove a participant from a program.

Accessibility

For information on American Sign Language interpreter requests 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.

Contact Us

Questions? Email [email protected].

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Plan your visit

Experience New York’s transit story firsthand—explore historic trains, unique exhibitions, and special events at the Museum.