EX - Nostalgia Rides 41100 1190

 

 


Your safety is important to us! Join us in making this a safe and enjoyable day for all:

  • Nostalgia Rides run rain or shine. Equipment, route, timing, and duration are subject to change. The ride will last about 90-120 minutes.
  • Please stay off the yellow line when waiting for the train in the station.
  • Find a seat or a handhold; we are traveling express and may pick up speed throughout the ride.
  • Train windows will be open for additional ventilation.
  • Please always keep arms inside the train.
  • Walking between train cars during the ride is not allowed.
  • The first car of the train is a magical place for everyone. Please consider our youngest visitors and allow children to look out the front window.
  • Help us preserve these vintage cars for future generations! Do not eat or drink while on board and leave all original elements where they belong.
  • Children ages 15 and younger 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: All stations are ADA accessible. For other accessibility questions, please email access@nytransitmuseum.org. Read and download our Nostalgia Ride social narrative to learn more about what to expect on our vintage train rides.
  • 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.

Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org.

Attendees assume all risks associated with their participation in a New York Transit Museum offsite program 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 the ride including the meeting location. Please contact us at programs@nytransitmuseum.org if you do not receive both emails.


MembersTo 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.

Members can buy as many tickets at the member rate as there are people covered by your membership. Contact membership@nytransitmuseum.org with any questions.

EX - Transit Walks 1180

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: 

  1. Sign in above to verify membership. 

  1. Once signed in, enter your desired number of member tickets in the Adult Member/Child Member boxes. 

  1. 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. 

  1. Click the "Add to Cart" button and check out. 

EX - Members Only Other Tours Event

Visit New York City Transit’s premiere stop for sign production, the Bergen Street Sign Shop, and learn about its fascinating history. Opened over 60 years ago to service 122 trolley coaches (trackless trolleys) and renovated when trolley coach service ended in Brooklyn in 1960, the building was redesigned to service trucks and other work vehicles and to house the Sign Shop, Tin Shop, and Carpentry Shop.

Tickets are $50 for museum members only, and will be available at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 17th. 

Not a member yet? Join now to access all the perks of membership!

 

Old City Hall station tours begin above ground with a historical walk in the area, followed by a visit to the station itself. Tours last approximately 2 hours from beginning to end, run rain or shine, and require walking, standing, and stair climbing. Flip-flops and other backless shoes are prohibited. Restrooms are not available along the route. If you have any concerns, please email tours@nytransitmuseum.org or call 718-694-1867.

Children must be 10+ to attend and accompanied by an adult at all times.

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 immediately after purchasing tickets.

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.

For information on American Sign Language interpreters, Assisted Listening Devices, or other accessibility matters please visit  nytransitmuseum.org/accessibility.


 

Please note: This tour is only available to members. To purchase tickets, existing members must sign in above to verify membership.

PP - Lecture/Panel - 41100 1167

 

 

 

 


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.  

Tickets: Upon registration, you will receive two emails: the first will include more information about the program, and the second will include a link to your e-ticket(s). Tickets can either be printed in advance or shown on a mobile device.   

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. 

Questions? Email programs@nytransitmuseum.org.

Members: To receive the member ticket price:  

  1. Sign in above to verify membership.  

  1. Once signed in, enter your desired number of member tickets in the Adult Member boxes.  

  1. 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.  

  1. Click the "Add to Cart" button and check out.

PP -Digital Discussions - 41100 1168

 


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.

General Admission - Timed Tickets

The 10:15am time slot each day is reserved for Members only. Non-members can reserve tickets by selecting a different time slot from the Other Times pulldown menu above, on the right. 

 

Tickets become available for purchase three weeks in advance of a given date, on a rolling basis.

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

**Please note that the Museum does not permit group visits unless you have booked a staff-led group program with usIf you are interested in booking a group visit with us, please go to our On-site School Programs webpage or our Adult Groups Programs webpage

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!

 

General Admission - Timed Tickets Affiliates

 

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!

 

 

 

 

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