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Mets Home Opener Nostalgia Ride

Event Date Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 11am-11:45am ET
Off-Site
Free with subway fare!

Train of Many Colors, led by a Redbird, on the 7 line

Let’s Go Mets! To help the Amazin’ Mets start their season, the Transit Museum’s eight-car Redbird train will depart from 34 St-Hudson Yards on the 7 line at 11am on Thursday, March 26, making several stops on the way to Mets-Willets Point. Whether you’re a longtime Flushing Faithful or a first-time visitor to Citi Field, you’ll arrive at the ballpark feeling ready for the season. This is our year! From the first pitch to the final out, it’s all about Mets magic.

For just the cost of your subway fare, riders can hop aboard a vintage train car and take a ride back in time on their way to cheer the New York Mets to victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Please Note: The vintage train will depart from 34 St-Hudson Yards at approximately 11am. The Mets Nostalgia Train will make stops at Times Sq-42 St, 5 Av, Grand Central-42 St, Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av, Hunters Point Av, Court Sq, Queensboro Plaza, 61 St-Woodside, Junction Blvd, and Mets-Willets Point. The ride to Queens is about 35 minutes, getting fans to the stadium with plenty of time before the first pitch at 1:15pm. There will be no return trip.

* Vintage equipment, route, and schedule subject to change. 
* Click here for information on the Yankees Home Opener Nostalgia Ride.

Additional Information and Policies

Age Requirements  

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

Program Experience 

The ride starts at 34 St Hudson Years at 11am ET, making multiple stops on the route to Mets-Willets Point station. This is a one-way ride, there will not be a return trip.

Stops include Times Sq-42 St, 5 Av, Grand Central-42 St, Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av, Hunters Point Av, Court Sq, Queensboro Plaza, 61 St-Woodside, Junction Blvd, and Mets-Willets Point. Ride duration is approximately 35 minutes.

The Mets Home Opener Nostalgia Ride happens rain or shine. Equipment, route, timing, and duration are subject to change.

Restrooms are not available on the trains. Redbird subway cars have air conditioning.

Your safety is important to us!   

Please walk carefully on platforms and stay behind the yellow line. Do not sit directly on the platform.

Please keep arms, hands, and cameras inside the train. Walking between train cars is not allowed.

The first car of the train is a magical place for everyone. Please consider our youngest visitors and allow children to look out the front window.

Help us preserve these vintage cars for future generations! Do not eat or drink while on board and leave all original elements where they belong.

Accessibility

The following stations visited on the ride are ADA-accessible including: 34 St Hudson Yards, Times Sq-42 St, Grand Central-42 St, Court Sq, Queensboro Plaza, 61 St-Woodside, and Junction Blvd. Please note that the final stop, Mets-Willets Point is not wheelchair accessible. Please check The MTA App and visit the MTA’s Elevator and Escalator Status page before you travel for real-time elevator status information. 

Redbird cars are wheelchair accessible.

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].

More Policies

Please click here to learn more about nostalgia rides and their policies.

Questions? Email [email protected].

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