The Transit Museum is dedicated to telling and preserving the stories of mass transportation—extraordinary engineering feats, workers who labored in the tunnels over 100 years ago, communities that were drastically transformed, and the ever-evolving technology, design, and ridership of a system that runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Support the New York Transit Museum! Your entirely tax-deductible contribution will enable the Transit Museum to continue creating innovative exhibits, accessible education programs, and unforgettable experiences.
Every holiday season, the New York Transit Museum celebrates the magic of New York City with two beloved annual traditions, our Holiday Nostalgia Rides and Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal. This year, all Museum locations are temporarily closed. So, we’re bringing our historic vintage trains and model trains to you, right at home.
Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at home with the New York Transit Museum! Our online celebrations are 45 minutes of fun for up to 30 of your friends, and include storytelling, singing, movement, and hands on activities.
We are excited to bring the New York Transit Museum to students, teachers and caregivers through online tours and workshops led by museum educators!
See virtual visit videos with Museum Educators, archival images, lesson plans, suggested reading lists, and more!
Planning a remote holiday party, staff happy hour, or birthday party? Celebrate in subway-style! Museum staff will take you and up to 30 friends on a Zoom tour of our 1936 subway station, followed by a team activity of your choice.
Explore our hands-on collection of vintage subway and elevated cars and exhibits that share the rich story of public transportation. Group tours are perfect for adults, active seniors, and college or university groups.
The Transit Museum’s after-school program for children on the autism spectrum is honored to receive the 2016 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award!
The Transit Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and making accessible materials relating to the region’s land based public transportation systems, past and present.
Check out a selection of restored train cars and buses from our vintage fleet!
Explore videos, workshops, and images for young transportation fans, right from home!
Join New York Transit Museum educators for transit-themed songs, stories and activities for the youngest transportation fans.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Transit Museum membership.
See a step-by-step guide for purchasing Museum members’ tickets for upcoming tours and excursions.
By joining as an Institutional Member, libraries can offer their patrons free admission to the Transit Museum year-round!
