New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

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Founded in 1976, the New York Transit Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of New York’s mass transportation. DISCOVER THE STORIES THAT MOVE NEW YORK • It’s Our 50th Anniversary! • Featured Programs • Support the Vintage Train Fund for a Chance to Win Yankees Tickets! • ON VIEW IN BROOKLYN • Support the museum NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM From our 1936 subway station in Brooklyn to Grand Central Terminal, explore the past, present and future of mass transit. Founded in 1976 as part of America’s Bicentennial, the New York Transit Museum began as a temporary exhibition proposed by NYC Transit employees. Housed in a decommissioned 1936 subway station in Brooklyn, the exhibition was meant to last only a few months but became the largest museum in North America dedicated to mass transit and a beloved cultural institution. Today, it connects New Yorkers and visitors alike to transit history through exhibitions, educational programs, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Celebrate MTA Arts & Design's 40 year history in this live taping of the People Place Thing public-radio program. $15 General Public / $10 Members Day habilitation groups of adults with disabilities are invited to join us for this special open house event. Registration required. Join us for a special 50th birthday edition of our annual family fundraiser, Party on Wheels! On this walking tour, trace the transit evolution of Downtown Brooklyn from ferries to subways. $40 General Public / $35 Members Make a donation for a chance to win four tickets to a New York Yankees game during the 2026 regular season (non-premium game, $620 value). Your contribution helps maintain the Museum’s historic fleet so our vintage trains can continue operating for Nostalgia Rides and special events. [Google Places type: museum]