Join us on a walking tour of Gowanus and Carroll Gardens, unique and historic areas in northwest Brooklyn that have seen their share of transformation. In Gowanus, this former industrial zone continues to change as defunct factories are razed or repurposed, new high rises are built, and its canal is revitalized. Settled in the 19th century by immigrants, Carroll Gardens is now a lively residential neighborhood, with streets lined with brownstones and gardens. Transit has changed both neighborhoods over time, from ferries and street trollies to elevated tracks.
This tour will highlight several unique transit sites including the Smith-9th Street station, one of the highest subway stations in the world, the Carroll Street Bridge, the country’s oldest surviving “retractile” bridge, and the former Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company's central power station.
Members enjoy early access! Tickets go on sale to Museum members on Wednesday, January 15th at 10am ET. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public at Friday, January 17th at 10am ET.
After you book your ticket, you will receive two emails. One will be a receipt and the other will include more information about your tour including the meeting location. Please contact us at programs@nytransitmuseum.org if you do not receive both emails.
Tours run rain or shine. Walking and climbing stairs required. Please dress for the weather as this tour will take place both indoors and outdoors.
Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
For information on American Sign Language interpreters, Assistive Listening Devices, or other accessibility matters please visit nytransitmuseum.org/accessibility.
Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org.
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.
Attendees assume all risks associated with their participation in a New York Transit Museum offsite tour or excursion and understand that events in public spaces, including the transit system, take place in locations under conditions largely beyond the control of Transit Museum staff.
Members: To receive the member ticket price:
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Sign in above to verify membership.
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Once signed in, enter your desired number of member tickets in the Adult Member/Child Member boxes.
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Click the “Register” button and add your information. The prices on this page will remain the same, and the member’s discount will automatically be applied at checkout on the last page.
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Click the "Add to Cart" button and check out.