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    • Transit Walk-Deep Dive: Grand Central’s Tracks and Trains

    • Event Date Sunday, February 22, 2026

    • Time: 2pm-3:30pm ET
    • Off-Site

    • $40 General Public / $35 Members
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    Members enjoy early access! Tickets go on sale to Museum members on Wednesday, January 14 at 10am ET. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public Friday, January 16 at 10am ET.

     

    Learn about Grand Central’s long history of expansion, culminating in its most recent addition, Grand Central Madison, on this walking tour. Grand Central is ever evolving to meet the mass transit needs of an endlessly growing population. Hosting Metro-North Railroad, the Long Island Rail Road, and New York City’s subway system, the landmark has been built in stages, becoming a massive network of tracks and trains.

    As always everyone is welcome to join. This tour provides a deep dive, thus is best suited for those who have some knowledge of New York City transit.

    Additional Information & Policies:

    Member Discounts

    To receive the member ticket price, click the register button and sign in on the ticketing page to verify membership. The discount will appear at checkout.

    All Ticket Sales are Final

    If you cannot attend the program on the date you reserved or do not submit security materials in time, the total price of unused tickets will be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tickets are non-refundable, cannot be transferred to another date, and cannot be used by another individual.  

    Age Requirements

    Children ages 2 and up need their own ticket to the program.

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

    Program Experience

    Tours are indoors, and require walking, standing, and stair climbing. Restrooms are not available on the tour route and there may not be places to sit or amenities like climate control. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.

    Please wear comfortable shoes.

    Accessibility

    While this walking tour does include stairs, it can be made accessible for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues that prevent them from using the stairs. Advanced notice is appreciated. Please reach out to [email protected] with any requested accommodations.

    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 American Sign Language interpreter requests, Assistive Listening Devices, 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.

    More Policies

    Please click here to learn more about this program and its policies.

    Contact Us

    Questions? Email [email protected].

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