We were there during a weekday and there were a lot of school groups there. Lots to read and see. Well worth the visit. Well done info panels, old cars and toll collection machines.

Ok. So my daughter wanted to go here. I was indifferent. So glad I went!! It amazing to me how the low tech construction of the NYC subway system still functions more than a century later. They have old train cars to see and the story of the system is really interesting. It starts with decision to build the system and takes you up to today’s system.

Riding the subways is a requirement in NYC! And what better way to learn more about it than the NY Transit Museum? It is a fantastic museum that not only provides the history of the subways but they also have historical cars that you can walk through. In addition to the subway system, you can also learn about the trams, buses, etc. I loved the section about the various tokens and meters used over the years. Did you know they use old train cars as artificial reefs? This is a must-see museum, especially if you have little ones! After visiting, you can take a quick bus ride to DUMBO for a nice meal or snack.

I am so glad I found out about the New York Transit Museum before I visited New York as I was able to make plans to visit and really enjoy what it had to offer! The museum is located in a former subway station and is just behind Brooklyn Town Hall. As it is a subway station you have to use steps to get down onto the concourse and then down onto the platforms. I did not see any lifts to use. I received a friendly greeting from the staff. I had booked my ticket online and saved it to my phone so when I arrived they simply scanned the image and I was free to explore. The museum has an extensive number of images and information about the construction of the subway in Manhattan and the other boroughs. It is very interesting and also humbling to see the conditions the workers had to endure and also how some of them died during the construction of the subway. In addition to information about the subway there is also displays relating to buses and how they have evolved over the years to the modern buses that are running around the city now. Another display they have is about the different tokens that people used and there is an entertaining collection of fake tokens that were used by dishonest passengers. By far the most interesting part of the museum for me was the collection of Subway cars from the ages. All of them are in perfect condition and it is easy to imagine them rattling along the tunnels and elevated sections. One of the things that made me chuckle was the original adverts that are still in place on the carriages. People say about the past being a different time. When you look at these adverts it truly makes you realise how different attitudes were in the past. Of course a visit to a museum is not complete without checking out the gift shop. The gift shop at the Transit Museum is impressive and there are a variety of things to buy depending on your age or wallet. Highly recommended!

This former Old City Hall subway station closed in 1945 which was lavished with wonderful architectural details (yes, chandeliers too). The NYC Transit Museum hosts tours of the abandoned station for members only. Best to go on a bright, sunny day so the area can be illuminated by the ceiling's skylight.

Went on a recent Saturday. Parents, grandparents and a 2 yr old. Arrived around 11am and already busy. Lots of kids who just love this place. Very interesting for adults to learn the history of the subways. The kids love going through the subway, train and bus cars. Fun for all ages. Our granddaughter loved it!

I went on my first New York Transit Museum walking tour and it was excellent. Entitled, "Transit Walk: Second Avenue's Art and Transit History" it featured a fascinating history of the old elevated train, the IRT 2nd Ave line, amongst other transit lore. The art walk itself was worth the price of admission as we encountered some lovely mosaics and tiles I would never have been able to find on my own. Our wonderful tour guide Kristin maneuvered us through the city and its subways with ease and wit, sprinkling in historical anecdotes that enhanced it all.. I highly recommend this tour!

We were not prepared for all the details in this place! It was AMAZING to see the story of the subway being built by looking at all the photos from the early 1900s. There are examples of all the subway cars that have been in use since it opened. The bus system is also well documented and there are route maps on the walls. There are also examples of how the subway turnstiles have evolved over the years. I can't recommend this place enough!!

Fantastic, this museum was in an old Subway station. The old carriages are amazing. We also rode the holiday train in December run by these guys, who are knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely go again.

This was a great museum for such a small price. I spent about one hour there total (I wasn’t interested in reading every single plaque but I do try and give attention to each part!). The best bit was when you take the stairs down to the old subway line and there’s a huge amount of old trains all decked out as they would have been and you can walk through and sit in each one. It felt like being on a movie it was so cool! Really good place to kill an hour or so and see a piece of the past.