Transit Walk - Deep Dive: 100 Years after Breaking Ground on the IND’s First Route
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
2:00 PM ET
Offsite Program
$40 General / $35 Members
Almost as soon as the New York City subway opened in 1904, crowded trains and packed platforms pushed the system to its limits. In the 1920s, the city proposed a bold solution to expand services: a municipal-run subway, what would come to be known as the Independent Subway (IND). Designed to relieve congestion and improve service, the IND introduced faster trains, larger and more modern stations, and cutting-edge technological improvements.
Join transit historian Andy Sparberg for a deep dive on the IND’s first route, which began construction in 1925, 100 years ago. Travel up the Eighth Avenue line from lower to upper Manhattan and stop at key stations along the way. Discover hidden architectural features and upgraded design elements, while hearing behind-the-scenes stories of the subway’s ambitious growth.
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.
Members enjoy early access! Tickets go on sale to Museum members on Wednesday, August 6th at 10am ET. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public Friday, August 8th at 10am ET.
$40 - General Public / $35 - Museum Members
Tours run rain or shine.
Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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: Walking and climbing stairs required. For other accessibility questions, please email [email protected].
All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend the tour on the date you reserved, the full price of unused tickets may be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Museum is not able to reschedule reservations to another tour date.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Image: 123rd Street at St. Nicholas Avenue, 1925. Lundin Collection, New York Transit Museum
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