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New York Transit Museum

www.nytransitmuseum.org
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The New York Transit Museum, one of the city's leading cultural institutions, is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation … See more

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Aug 12, 2024
Visited for 2h with our small children. They loved the old trains and pretending to drive the busses. There is a room in the back where children can build tracks or draw, a good way to end a visit. W… Full review by Kilian F
Jul 24, 2024
Visiting the New York Transit Museum was an incredible experience that transported me through the rich history of New York City's transit system. Nestled in a decommissioned subway station in Brookly… Full review by Артур Б
Jun 10, 2024
It was a terrible experience due to the staff who were rude to little children and their parents. There's rules which reduce stroller use. They are not signposted well but staff shout at you and poi… Full review by nibupt
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The New York Transit Museum is a museum that displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems i…
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At this museum, located in an authentic 1930s subway station, visitors can learn about the complex feats of engineering and constructio…
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The New York (aka NYC) Transit Museum on – or rather under – Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn is dedicated to the histor…
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The New York Transit Museum is housed in an authentic decommissioned 1930s 60,000 square foot bi-level subway station in Brookly…
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Established:1976

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Do they show the old chicken machines?
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Do they show the old chiclet machines
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Is there parking nearby?
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Yes, On street parking as well as some parking garages. It's easiest to come by subway!
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How long approximately should the visit take?
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Is it handicapped accessible
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Can I check luggage at the museum?
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An update from the person who asked the question: There is no place to legally check luggage according to the people who work at this Museum.
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Hi, how do you get there via subway from Manhattan? Thanks.
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We stayed at the Marriott in the Financial District near the 9/11 Memorial and took the 4 train from the Wall St station to the Borough Hall station. From there it was a short walk. Hope …
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We stayed at the Marriott in the Financial District near the 9/11 Memorial and took the 4 train from the Wall St station to the Borough Hall station. From there it was a short walk. Hope this helps.
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Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult
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If you're in search of a unique new york city gift or souvenir, they have an incredible gift shop filled with transit-themed items
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For those looking for a very in-depth experience, there is a self-guided headphone tour
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Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs
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The gift shop carries subway-line socks, decorative tile reproductions, and other fun stuff
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The transit museum is open tuesday to friday 10 am to 4 pm
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The museum also allows visitors to climb aboard an exceptional collection of vintage subway and el (elevated) cars
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Attend an educational program with kids and stop by the gift shop for a souvenir to remember your experience
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You can wander through trains and turnstiles and sit behind the wheel of a former city bus
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For those kids who love all things that vroom, toot, chug and zoom, the New York Transit Museum, located in an authentic 1930's subway station
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The most established antiquities in the exhibition hall are in the on the streets: trolleys and streetcars segment
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The new york transit museum, the largest museum in the us devoted to urban public transportation history,..
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A scavenger hunt is also available, too, if your curious kiddos are anxious to roam around and make discoveries
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Please visit us in brooklyn heights and at our gallery annex & store, grand central terminal
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The museum has numerous programs for both kids and adults, including tours, writing workshops, and art projects for young ones
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