Nostalgia Rides

What better way to learn about transit history than to experience it firsthand? Throughout the year, the Transit Museum offers opportunities to ride our beloved vintage fleet of trains to destinations all over the city. See our trains up close and experience them the way they were intended—in operation on the rails. Sit on the seats, hold onto the straps and handrails, read the vintage advertisements, and travel through time. New York Transit Museum Nostalgia Rides transport straphangers to another age, using the same equipment that city dwellers rode over the last 120 years.

Rides are generally announced a few months in advance of ride dates. Sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on social media at @nytransitmuseum to learn about future rides first!

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2024 Nostalgia Rides

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FAQ

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

• Nostalgia Rides run rain or shine. Equipment, route, timing, and duration are subject to change.  

• Ticketed rides last approximately 90-120 minutes. Some rides have destination stops while others are round trip excursions. Routes and timing can depend on active train service, maintenance work in the system, and other planned service changes. 

• Restrooms are not available on subway cars. While some cars feature air conditioning, many vehicles do not.  

• Photography and video recording are permitted. However, tripods, stands, selfie sticks, and external lights may not be used. All photographs taken are for personal use only and permission to photograph may be revoked at any time. 

• Accessibility: If you require wheelchair access or have any other accessibility questions, please email [email protected]. Read and download our Nostalgia Ride social narrative to learn more about what to expect on our vintage train rides.