BIRTHDAY EXPERIENCE
Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the New York Transit Museum, the “perfect place to throw your kid’s bash,” according to Time Out New York Kids.
Recommended for ages 7-12, this unforgettable birthday party experience takes place in our historic subway station-turned-museum.
Young transportation enthusiasts will embark on an immersive, interactive adventure to help a stranded time traveler repair their time machine. To succeed, partygoers must solve a series of challenges and puzzles hidden in our vintage train cars.
Guided by experienced and engaging facilitators, participants will explore a real decommissioned subway station and discover over 100 years of transit history brought vividly to life!
Visit us on Explorable Places to book a Birthday Experience.
Please Note: Food, drinks, decorations, and birthday cake are not allowed inside the Museum. See below for recommended alternative locations.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 11am and 2pm
New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn
Recommended for ages 7-12
$900 for a group of up to 25 children and 4-8 adult chaperones (10% discount for family-level members and above.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the Birthday Experience, please email [email protected].
For questions about accessibility and Special Education programs, please email [email protected].
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Please note that eating and drinking are not allowed inside the Museum. Weather permitting, we encourage you to enjoy nearby outdoor spots like Columbus Park, the Korean War Veterans Plaza, or Cadman Plaza Park for a snack or meal.
The Museum does not offer a coat or bag check, and we are unable to store backpacks or personal items during your visit.
For more information, check out our Know Before You Visit page.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Transit Museum is wheelchair accessible via a lift with a total weight limit of 450 pounds. The lift accommodates one person at a time and moves slowly, so we recommend planning for a brief wait. If you will need to use the lift, please let us know in advance so we can best assist you.
For more information about accessibility options, including ASL interpreters and assistive listening devices, please visit our accessibility page.
TRAVELING BY SUBWAY
What better way to start your visit to the Transit Museum than by taking the train? We’re located at 99 Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn—just a short distance from the following subway stations:
- Borough Hall: 2/3 and 4/5 lines (0.2 miles)
ADA accessible via elevator at Court Street (2/3) and Borough Hall (4/5) - Jay Street–MetroTech: A/C, F, and R lines (0.2 miles)
Fully ADA accessible - Hoyt–Schermerhorn: A/C, and G lines (0.2 miles)
Not ADA accessible
For additional transit options and step-by-step directions from your location, we recommend using MTA.info, the MTA app, or Google Maps.
For real-time elevator status information, please visit the MTA’s Elevator and Escalator Status page before you travel.