Join the New York Transit Museum for a behind the scenes tour of the Michael J. Quill Bus Depot! Located in Hell’s Kitchen, the multi-floor Quill Bus Depot is New York City’s largest depot and houses the fleet for 18 Manhattan bus routes including crosstown Select Bus Service (SBS) routes.
Tickets are $50 for museum members only, and will be available at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 15th.
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To be admitted to these restricted sites, participants must provide a copy of a government-issued ID for a background check, and must sign a release within 24 hours of ticket purchase.
Tours last approximately 2 hours from beginning to end, run rain or shine, and require walking, standing, and stair climbing. Shoes must be closed-toed and sturdy-soled; flip-flops and other backless shoes are prohibited.This tour provides access to a secure area normally off-limits to the general public. There may not be places to sit or amenities like climate control or restrooms. If you have any concerns, please email tours@nytransitmuseum.org or call 718-694-1867. For information on American Sign Language interpreters, Assistive Listening Devices, or other accessibility matters please visit nytransitmuseum.org/accessibility.
Children must be 10+ to attend and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Photography and video recording are permitted. However, tripods, stands, selfie sticks, and external lights may not be used. All photographs taken are for personal use only and permission to photograph may be revoked at any time.
All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend the tour on the date you reserved, the full price of unused tickets may be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Museum is not able to reschedule reservations to another tour date.
Please note: This tour is only available to members. To purchase tickets, existing members must sign in above to verify membership.