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    • To the Rockaways by Rail

    • Event Date Sunday, August 16, 2026

    • Time: 10am-4pm ET
    • Off-Site

    • $60/$40 – Adult/Child

      $50/$30 – Member Adult/Child

    Tickets
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    Members enjoy early access! Tickets go on sale to Museum members on Tuesday, June 16 at 10am ET. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public Thursday, June 18 at 10am ET.

    Grab a seat on a beach-bound Nostalgia Ride heading to the Rockaways! We’re celebrating summer by taking vintage train cars on a trip from 96 St-2 Av station in Manhattan to Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St in Queens.

    Pack a picnic and take a dip in the ocean or enjoy an additional ride before heading out to explore the boardwalk. At the end of the afternoon, you can ride the vintage trains back to the city, departing Rockaway Park at 3pm and traveling back to 96 St-2 Av station in Manhattan, or stay for a longer day at the beach before making your own way home.

    Additional Information and Policies:

    All Ticket Sales are Final

    If you cannot attend the program on the date you reserved, 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 and cannot be transferred to another date.

    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

    Nostalgia Rides happen rain or shine. Equipment, route, timing, and duration are subject to change. Ticketed rides last about 60-120 minutes.

    Restrooms are not available on the trains.

    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

    All stations are ADA 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]. Please request any accommodations via email at least two weeks in advance.   

    Review and download the Nostalgia Ride Social Narrative to learn more about what to expect at these popular events.

    More Policies

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

    Contact Us

    Questions? Email [email protected].

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