FAMILY PROGRAMS

An adult and child talking to a Museum Educator next to a table filled with mosaic supplies.

The New York Transit Museum is the perfect place to spend a day, or even just an hour, with the whole family. Explore our vintage trains and join us for a variety of free-with-admission, hands-on activities. We also offer a one-of-a-kind Birthday Experience adventure.

CREATION STATION

Join us for transit-inspired, hands-on activities. Each month is themed, rotating through art, science and technology, and humanities. Examples of workshops include poetry, designing a MetroCard, and creating mosaics.

Every Saturday at 11:00am – 2:00pm and during the following NYC DOE school closures: October 3-5, November 1
New York Transit Museum, Downtown Brooklyn – Education Center
Recommended for families of all ages
Free with museum admission

NYTM SUBWAY SIMULATOR VIDEO GAME

Come experience the subway in a whole new way. Take a turn at being a Train Operator by playing a train simulator video game (OpenBVE).

Every Saturday, 11:30am – 2:30pm
New York Transit Museum, Downtown Brooklyn – Education Center, Computer Lab
Recommended for ages 7+
Free with museum admission

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about Family programs, please email [email protected].

For questions about accessibility and Special Education programs, please email [email protected].

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

There is no eating or drinking in the museum. Weather permitting, we encourage you to visit some nearby outdoor eating options, including Columbus Park, Korean War Veterans Plaza, or Cadman Plaza Park. The museum does not have a coat or bag check and cannot store backpacks and coats. For more information: Know Before You Visit.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Transit Museum is wheelchair accessible via a lift which has a total weight limit of 450 pounds. The lift moves slowly and allows one person at a time, so please plan accordingly. If you need to use the lift, please inform us in advance. For more information about accessibility options, including ASL Interpreters and listening devices, please visit the museum’s accessibility page on our website. 

TRAVELING BY SUBWAY

Taking the train is the best way to begin your visit to the Transit Museum. We are conveniently located at 99 Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn, a short walk from: 
Borough Hall station: 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines (0.2 miles) 
Jay Street–MetroTech station: A, C, F, and R (0.2 miles) 
Hoyt–Schermerhorn station: A, C, and G (0.2 miles) 