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    • Holiday Nostalgia Rides

    • Event Date Sunday, December 6, 2026

    • Time:
      10:00 am - 5:00 pm
      ET
      • Series:
      Holiday Nostalgia Rides
    • Off-Site

    • Free with Subway Fare!
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    Two passengers pose in front of the holiday nostalgia train

    This holiday season, the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit continue the annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides aboard vintage 1930s subway cars. Operating between 2 Av–Houston St on the uptown F line and 96 St–2 Av on the Q line, the Holiday Nostalgia Train will transport straphangers back in time every Sunday between Thanksgiving and New Year’s from 10am to 5pm.

    Hop aboard and celebrate the magic of New York City during the holidays — rides are free with your subway fare!

    New this year!

    Take a closer look as you travel back in time! Our Holiday Nostalgia Ride Scavenger Hunt invites you to spot and photograph vintage details, from rattan seats and ceiling fans to authentic roll signs and Miss Subways ads. Discover what these features reveal about subway travel in the 1930s, and find them all to earn a prize! Download the free New York Transit Museum App before your ride to join the fun.

    Additional Information and Policies:

    Program Experience

    Nostalgia Rides happen rain or shine. Equipment, route, timing, and duration are subject to change. Restrooms are not available on the trains.

    Your safety is important to us!

    • Please walk carefully on platforms and stay behind the yellow line. Do not sit directly on the platform.
    • Please keep arms, hands and cameras inside the train. Walking between train cars 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.
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Accessible stations along the route include:

    • Broadway–Lafayette St (D, 6)
    • West 4 St–Washington Sq (A/C/E, D/F)
    • 34 St–Herald Sq (D/F, N/Q/R)
    • 47–50 St–Rockefeller Center (D/F)
    • 57 St-6 Av (F)
    • Lexington Av–63 St (F, Q)
    • 72 St–2 Av (Q)
    • 86 St–2 Av (Q)
    • 96 St–2 Av (Q)

    Please check the MTA app and visit the MTA’s Elevator and Escalator Status page before you travel for real-time elevator status information.

    Review and download the Nostalgia Ride Social Narrative to learn more about what to expect at these popular events.

    Photography & Filming

    Personal photography and short video clips are permitted. Continuous audio or video recording is not permitted. Tripods, monopods, stands, selfie sticks, Go Pros, and external lights may not be used. All photographs taken must be for personal, non-commercial use and permission to photograph may be revoked at any time.

    Professional photography and recording are not permitted, unless authorized with advanced approval by the New York Transit Museum’s Press and Marketing Department. Professional photography and recording include taking photographs or videos for publication, advertising, or commercial purposes. To contact the Press and Marketing Department, please email [email protected].

    Visitor Release

    Attendees assume for themselves and anyone in their party including minors under the age of 18 all risk of injury, harm, or death, and agree to release, indemnify, defend, and forever discharge New York Transit Museum and our partner organization(s) for this event from all liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and causes of action.

    Any materials (images or recordings) provided or shared by the Museum or presenters during programs are for personal use only. These images may not be used by media or for commercial purposes, including in blog posts, social media, news coverage, or promotional materials of any kind. All such images remain the intellectual property of the New York Transit Museum or presenters unless otherwise stated.

    By attending this program, you consent to having your image, voice and/or likeness filmed, recorded, and/or photographed. The resulting materials may be used by the Museum without restriction, credit, financial compensation, or other consideration, for any and all purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a Museum staff member before attending the program.

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