Transit Museum

My group and I had a fantastic time at the Transit Museum. It was a wonderful experience, and my favorite part was going downstairs to explore the different train cars from various eras. I especially loved the vintage cars with leather straps and enjoyed viewing the old advertisements from years past. It's a great experience for all ages and even makes for a charming day date! I highly recommend visiting—it’s an experience everyone should try. Admission is only $10 for adults, if I recall correctly.
Shannon S. - 3 weeks ago

What a hidden gem!! It was a truly fascinating and educational look into the evolution of the NYC subway and trolley systems, complete with vintage subway cars, buses, videos, and memorabilia. The staff were friendly and helpful. The entrance fee was *very* reasonable, and the gift shop was fun. Highly recommend. My only suggestion is that more visible signage would be helpful. Since the museum is a decommissioned underground subway station, the museum sign just blends in with the station entrance.
Richard Orth - 3 weeks ago

I enjoyed my visit to the Transit Museum. I went the first time with my 9-year-old grandson. He loved it. He had fun getting on and off the different train cars. I was taking it all in, but it was all about him. We picked up a few things in the gift shop. Two weeks later l returned by myself to really take in and appreciate all of different time period of each train car. I also signed up for the one hour guided tour with an educator (Una) which was also great.
Mayra Anglero - 3 months ago

This museum is absolutely awesome! The idea of having a subway museum inside an actual subway station, with a real subway entrance, is just brilliant. It makes the whole experience feel so immersive right from the start. The photo exhibition is solid—great descriptions and real artifacts that bring the history of transit to life. But the dynamite section? That was a highlight for me! You can touch things, which is super important in a museum like this. Plus, you can actually sit inside different types of buses and picture yourself as a bus driver in the ‘80s. Such a fun experience! And then there’s the underground subway car exhibition—easily my favorite part. If I counted right, there are about 20 different subway cars dating back to the early 1900s. Stepping into each one feels like traveling through time. I’m a huge fan of retro ad posters, so naturally, most of my photos ended up being of those. There’s just something so charming about them. A little tip—get there early so you don’t feel rushed! We spent a full four hours exploring everything, and I still feel like I could’ve stayed longer. I’d love to come back with my family one day. Thank you, and best of luck!
Gri Shi - 2 weeks ago

We had an awesome time at the transit museum. It’s in an old defunct station!!! It’s a great place for people of all ages! There is a lot of historical information as well as interactive experiences! You can get onto old/historic cars down on the platform level, but there’s also stuff for kids to play on. There’s even a collection of turnstiles. Super neat!
Mariska Calabrese - a month ago