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    • Bus Festival

    • Event Date Saturday, September 19, 2026

    • Time: 10am-3:30pm ET
    • Off-Site

    • Free
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    Honk if you love buses! On September 19, the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit present the 2026 Bus Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Climb aboard and explore the evolution of NYC’s bus fleet, enjoy activities for all ages, meet the heroes who keep our city moving, and snap a picture-perfect photo of vintage vehicles with the Manhattan skyline as your backdrop.

    Bus Festival is free! The event runs rain or shine, from 10am-3:30pm, at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park. 

    To help us better plan for the event, advance registration is encouraged but not required. By registering, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Dual/Household Membership to the Museum—a $100 value! 

    Additional Information and Policies:

    Age Requirements

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

    Program Experience

    Bus Festival runs rain or shine. Equipment is subject to change. Buses will open for boarding at 10am ET and close at 3:30pm and are stationary during the event.

    Restrooms are not available on the buses.

    Your safety is important to us!

    • Onboard our buses, please pay attention to all signs indicating areas that may not be accessible to the public. Sitting in the driver’s seat of buses is not allowed.
    • Bus windows are open for ventilation. Please keep arms, hands, and cameras inside the bus at all times.
    • Help us preserve these vintage buses for future generations! Do not eat or drink while on board and leave all original elements where they belong.
    Accessibility

    Brooklyn Bridge Park is ADA accessible. Please note that vintage buses have stairs and can have waiting lines to board.

    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 accessibility matters please visit nytransitmuseum.org/accessibility or email [email protected]. Please request any accommodations via email at least two weeks in advance.   

    Review and download the Bus Fest social narrative to learn more about what to expect at this popular event.

    More Policies

    Please click here to learn more about Bus Festival and its policies.

    Contact Us

    Questions? Email [email protected].

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