NY Transit Museum R110B

New York Transit Museum

www.nytransitmuseum.org
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(1K) · Museum in Brooklyn, United States
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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 …

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Apr 2, 2025
they're liars; joining as a member to tour the old station is a scam. They say the tickets go on sale but they're sold out already, before you login right on time. They're just stealing membership …Full review by F6399EVat
Feb 24, 2025
Super cool historic look at New York City’s transit system. Lots of info to read and old artifacts to play with. The lower level with all the old train cars is amazing and fun. One note: bring your c…Full review by Rose H
Jan 3, 2025
This is an excellent, relatively small museum, located in the unused section of a subway station. It has a very informative set of exhibits about the technological, geological, political, and social …Full review by Casualtraveler99
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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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RECOMMENDED: 50 best New York attractionsOther archives may offer broader perspectives on city history, but we love the T…
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Questions & answers

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Do they show the old chicken machines?
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I have no idea what a chicken machine is. As far as a chiclet machine, no.
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Is there parking nearby?
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Plenty of parking on the street. Look on Schermerhorn Street.
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How long approximately should the visit take?
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2 hours is reasonable.
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Can I check luggage at the museum?
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No you can’t check luggage. I would check them at your hotel or if it’s after check out your hotel will be happy to hold them until you come back.
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Hi, how do you get there via subway from Manhattan? Thanks.
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Yes you do!!! Check out their website and look under Accessibility :)
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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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