New York Transit Museum

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99 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

The New York Transit Museum, located in downtown Brooklyn, offers a unique exploration of the city's transit history through innovative exhibits, educational programs, and nostalgic train rides. With a focus on accessibility, the museum celebrates the achievements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, showcasing the evolution of transit systems over the past century.

Visitors can enhance their experience by becoming members, gaining access to exclusive programs like Old City Hall tours and special events. The museum also features a vibrant store with New York-themed merchandise, supporting its mission to preserve and share the rich legacy of the city's public transportation.

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Ashley V.
12/11/2025

This surprised me, actually. You enter through what looks like an ordinary subway station entrance, which sets the tone perfectly for what's inside. Admission was very reasonable, and I was...

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Stephanie G.
9/21/2025

Cooler than I thought it would be because it's a repurposed subway station which is much better than a regular museum. It even had that warmth and tight spaces we all know and love from a subway...

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Benny R.
8/17/2025

Nice museum. It's hot though, so I guess it's very true to the NY subway experience lol. It's kinda cool, youre basically in a subway station looking at the history of the subway and artifacts....

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Susan L.
12/9/2025

The Transit Museum is having another great-sounding online program (via Zoom) - on January 8, from 6-7 p.m. - and it's free. The title is "Transit Tourism" - and the author of a new book called...

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Barney C.
12/29/2025

What a fun place to check out the NYC passenger train cars throughout the years. The museum is big but not huge and is packed with a ton of great information about everything related to NYC...

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