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October 2024 by Mariana Garcia
The NYC Transit Museum is a must-visit for any New Yorker or visitor interested in the city's rich history. I'm impressed that this underground gem offers a fascinating look into the evolution of the subway system, from its early days to the modern-day marvels we rely on today.
If you're looking for a unique and educational experience, the NYC Transit Museum is definitely worth a visit. (Please don't let go of the metro card).
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October 2024 by Gary D.
Full disclosure, I am fascinated by public transit, especially underground/subway systems and I love NYC. Being an expat Londoner I love the London Transport Museum so was excited to visit the New York Transit Museum. It certainly did not disappoint, it is built into the disused Court St. station and is packed to the rafters with historical photographs, artifacts and vintage subway cars and buses. In fact there was so much to see that I will need to return on a future visit to do it justice. Admission is just $10 and represents one of the best value museums in NYC.
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October 2024 by Julian Valbuena
The NY Transit Museum is a very cool experience if you’re interested in the history of the NY subway system. On the bottom floor they have an exhibit with all the old subway cars from when they started up to the present day. They also have a bus transit section. The staff is friendly and super helpful. I saw a couple of them leading tours and the others were very engaging with guests. The entrance is super cool too! The gift shop has some cool items as well.
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October 2024 by Alexander Henze
A museum with a very special flair. It is housed on two levels in a former metro station. The strenuous construction work and the technology used are clearly presented and explained. In the lower level there are various walk-in metro cars so that you can understand the development of the trains. There is a cute little museum shop. We really liked it here. Duration of stay was approx. 3 hours. We didn't have to wait to get in, we bought tickets on the spot.
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October 2024 by James Pizaro
Bit off
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October 2024 by J P
You can look around within an hour or so. Nice set ups, definitely great with children.
It would be nice to explain why NY subway platform is so awfully hot in summer. Also maybe some funny NY subway stories and possibly videos of ny subways featured in movies.
I appreciate the friendly staffs.
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October 2024 by Essi Hyvönen
Amazing value for your money for the humble ticket price of only $10! This museum is in a decommissioned subway station which makes it all the more interesting. Despite its name, the museum focuses on the Subway. As such, it’s an interesting and thoughtfully built collection and begins with the construction work of the subway system. Some museums feel disconnected and you are left wondering where you should begin. This is not one of those museums! It’s packed with clear, interesting information.
We spent 2 hours here and could have easily spent more! We are very happy with our visit and the staff members were amazing as well!
There were plenty of children in the museum and in some halls the screams echoed so much that it hurt my ears, so if you’re sensitive to noise, I’d keep that in mind and maybe bring earplugs ? However, some reviews mention that it was cold. We didn’t think it was! Temperature was nice throughout.
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October 2024 by Rose Morse
Informative, interactive, and fun, for all ages. If you think the subway is neat, you'll have fun here
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October 2024 by Ruby
A lovely time to spend a few hours!
It was really refreshing that this place was underground and thus nice and cool compared to the heat outside.
The highlight of the exhibit is mostly the old subway cars, with the (interactive!) exhibition of old turnstiles coming in second, and very little of the remaining space dedicated to the history of the subway.
Worth the money and the trip, would definitely recommend this if you are in the area ?
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October 2024 by Peter Martin
Very cool museum focusing on the history of all mass transit in New York City. You learn about not just the subway, but the bus, old trolleys and elevated rail. There are a bunch of classic subway cars on display. Because this used to be a subway station, it is not air conditioned, which in my mind adds to the authenticity. A must visit for train enthusiasts 10/10
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September 2024 by Wil
Wow trains
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September 2024 by 김송이
It’s a photogenic place.
From the present to the past
The actual interior space of the subway is interesting.
If you're nearby, be sure to stop by.
I was proud that my 10-year-old had fun driving a virtual subway.
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September 2024 by yitz friedman
Fantastic. Highly recommend
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September 2024 by Francesca Baker-Brooker
Excellent, and huge, with some representations of social history. Loved the old adverts.
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September 2024 by Nicolas Jdanoff
Amazing museum if you like urban artefacts and streetcars.
For a relatively cheap price (more than a rain ride but not that much), you get to enjoy a deep dive in the history of NYC Transit Authority and visit old metro trains in an old-metro station.
Worth the trip!
