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. 

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: 

Attendees under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Photography and video recording are permitted at the Transit Museum. However, selfie sticks, external lighting, tripods and stands 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 program 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 provide refunds or reschedule reservations to another date.

For information on American Sign Language interpreters, Assisted Listening Devices, or other accessibility matters please visit the accessibility page on the Museum's website.

Please note: To receive the member ticket price of $10 in your check-out basket, existing members must sign in above to verify membership. 

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. 

Accessibility: For information on accessibility questions please visit nytransitmuseum.org/accessibility or email access@nytransitmuseum.org.  

Curious to know more about the system that moves millions of people each day? There's so much New York transit history hiding in plain sight! Take a ride through the subway with our expert guides from the New York Transit Museum, the go-to source for stories about New York's transportation. Visit stations old and new as we learn about the secrets of the subway, explore art and architecture, and view exclusive archival images from the Museum's collection along the way.

Underground NYC tours depart from Astor Place and visit 3-4 publicly accessible stations. In addition to the cost of the tour, two MetroCard swipes or OMNY taps are required. The underground tour will conclude at the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn where you can explore our 1936 decommissioned subway station and vintage fleet of train cars. Your Underground NYC Tour ticket includes museum admission.

Afterward, you may look at your next daily commute through a whole new lens!

Tours run rain or shine. 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.

Accessibility: Walking and climbing stairs required. For other accessibility questions, please email access@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.

Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org. 

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.

After you book your ticket, you will receive two emails. One will be a receipt and the other will include more information about your program including the meeting location. Please contact us at programs@nytransitmuseum.org if you do not receive both emails.

Members: To receive the member ticket price:

1. Sign in above to verify membership.
2. Once signed in, enter your desired number of member tickets in the Adult Member/Child Member boxes.
3. 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.
4. Click the "Add to Cart" button and check out.

Please Note: This event will take place online. Upon registration, all participants will receive two emails - one will be a receipt and the other will include a Zoom link with instructions on how to participate. We encourage you to download the Zoom app in advance for the best user experience.

You will have the option to turn on automatic captions for this virtual program. Staff will share instructions for how to do so at the start of the event. Please email access@nytransitmuseum.org for any accessibility-related questions. Please contact programs@nytransitmuseum.org for general inquiries.

By registering for this program, you consent to receive emails from the New York Transit Museum and program partners. You may revoke your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link found at the bottom of every e-mail. Please Note: Unsubscribed individuals will not receive program reminders and updates, which may include necessary information to participate such as Zoom links and departure locations.

Please note:

• All visitors, including members and affiliates, are strongly encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance. There is a limited number of tickets available for purchase on site, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All sales are final; tickets are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged. Tickets are nontransferable and therefore may not be resold. Tickets that have been resold will not be honored. 
• Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your reservation time. You will have a 30 minute window, starting at the time of your reservation, during which you may enter the Museum.
• Each entrance time has limited capacity to allow for more space to explore the Museum safely and comfortably. You will not be able to re-enter the Museum after you have exited.
• Photo shoots are not allowed.
• Please do not visit the Museum if you are sick or not feeling well for any reason or have been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19. 
• If you are unable to visit due to illness, you may transfer tickets to a future date as space allows. Please contact us at least 24 hours before your original ticket time if you need to reschedule your visit.  
• The only fully climate controlled area in our subway station home is the store, which will have limited capacity to allow for social distancing. When it is hot outside, it is hot inside the Museum. Please dress for the weather, and bring a fan if possible. 
• By entering the Transit Museum, you consent to having your image, voice, and/or likeness captured by official photographers and videographers. 
• Members: click "Sign In" above in the upper right corner before reserving your tickets in order not to be charged. If this is your first time reserving tickets online, click "Sign In," select "Click here to register," and enter your details. The discount will be applied after adding to cart in your check-out basket.
• Library Members: enter your quantity below, add to cart, and use your library’s discount code at check-out to reserve your free tickets. If you don’t know the code, contact your library.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Transit Museum is pleased to offer complimentary admission tickets to the following groups:

• Cool Culture Family Pass holders (up to 5 tickets per pass)
• Reciprocal Member: ASTC and Time Travelers members; New York Hall of Science members, Staten Island Children's Museum members, Newark Museum members, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum members, and Brooklyn Children's Museum* members (*on the third weekend of the month only). Up to 2 adult and 2 child tickets per reciprocal membership. Bring proof of membership.
• Other Museum staff:  bring proof of current museum employment (Staff Member plus guest)
• AAM/ICOM Member:  bring proof of membership (Member plus guest)

These tickets allow visitors to enter the Transit Museum during the 30-minute period listed above. After entering, visitors can explore the exhibits and vintage fleet at their own pace.

Please note:

• All visitors, including members and affiliates, are strongly encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance. There is a limited number of tickets available on site, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Tickets are nontransferable and therefore may not be resold. Tickets that have been resold will not be honored. 
• Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes before your reservation time. You will have a 30 minute window, starting at the time of your reservation, during which you may enter the Museum.
• Each entrance time has limited capacity to allow for more space to explore the Museum safely and comfortably. You will not be able to re-enter the Museum after you have exited.
• Photo shoots are not allowed.
• If you are unable to visit due to illness, you may transfer tickets to a future date as space allows. Please contact us at least 24 hours before your original ticket time if you need to reschedule your visit.  
• The only fully climate controlled area in our subway station home is the store, which will have limited capacity to allow for social distancing. When it is hot outside, it is hot inside the Museum. Please dress for the weather, and bring a fan if possible. 
• By entering the Transit Museum, you consent to having your image, voice, and/or likeness captured by official photographers and videographers. 

Detailed admission policies, visitor guidelines, and arrival information can be found on our Know Before You Visit page.

We look forward to seeing you soon!