Explore the rich history of New York City, past and present, one neighborhood at a time. Through the lens of transportation, discover new places, share stories, and connect with communities.
In its almost century-long history, the Second Avenue subway offers many narratives of New York City’s transit history, as well as an underground gallery of some of the MTA Arts & Design’s newest public artwork.
Join us on this walking tour along the East Side of Manhattan to explore the avenue's transit development and art collection. See an original trolley kiosk on the Queensboro Bridge, explore archival and recent images of subway construction, and discover site-specific artworks by contemporary artists Jean Shin, Vik Muniz, and Sarah Sze. In addition to the cost of the tour, one MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap is required.
Members enjoy early access! Tickets go on sale to Museum members on Wednesday, January 14 at 10am ET. Remaining tickets go on sale to the public at Friday, January 16 at 10am ET.
Additional Information & Policies:
Member Discounts
To receive the member ticket price, click the register button and sign in on the ticketing page to verify membership. The discount will appear at checkout.
All ticket sales are final. If you cannot attend the program on the date you reserved or do not submit security materials in time, the total price of unused tickets will be treated as a donation to the Transit Museum and is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Tickets are non-refundable, cannot be transferred to another date, and cannot be used by another individual.
Age Requirements
Children ages 2 and up need their own ticket to the program.
Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Program Experience
Tours run rain or shine, and require walking and standing. Elevators and escalators are available on the tour route. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather as this tour takes place both indoors and outdoors.
Accessibility
All stations visited are ADA accessible.
Pets, or comfort, therapy, or emotional support animals are not permitted at Museum programs. Only service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted.
For information on American Sign Language interpreter requests, Assistive Listening Devices, or other accessibility matters please visit nytransitmuseum.org/accessibility or email access@nytransitmuseum.org. If you secure tickets, please request any accommodations via email at least two weeks in advance.
Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org
Checking Out
Members can buy discounted tickets for the number of people covered by your membership. Visit nytransitmuseum.org/memberstickets or contact membership@nytransitmuseum.org with any questions. To receive the member ticket price:
- Sign in above to verify membership.
- Once signed in, enter your desired number of member tickets in the Adult Member/Child Member boxes.
- 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.
After you book your ticket, you will receive three emails. One will be a receipt, another ticket(s), and the third will include more information about your program. Please contact programs@nytransitmuseum.org if you do not receive the third email.