120 Years of the Subway - The Inaugural Run: Morning Ride

Sunday, October 27, 2024

10:00 am     

Off-site Program

$60 / $40 - Adult / Child
$50 / $30 - Museum Member Adult / Child
*Children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult

SOLD OUT

On October 27, 1904, New York’s first underground rapid transit system opened to the public to much fanfare and anticipation. The initial route, operated by the newly formed Interborough Rapid Transit Company, traveled 9.1 miles through 28 stations. Both a feat of engineering prowess and innovative design, the subway had an undeniable impact on the city’s trajectory.  

Help us celebrate the 120th Subway Day with a train ride on our vintage Lo-Vs travelling along portions of the original IRT route. The train will start at Old South Ferry station, travel north on the 1/2/3 line towards the Bronx and then down the Lexington Avenue line. It will conclude by looping through Old City Hall Station and ending at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall Station. 

There won’t be an opportunity to disembark; this will be a round-trip ride.

Nostalgia Rides run rain or shine. Equipment, route, timing, and duration are subject to change. The ride will last about 90-120 minutes.

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: Old South Ferry station is not ADA accessible. If you require wheelchair access or have any other accessibility questions, please email [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

Image: Opening Day of the Subway, October 27, 1904. New York Transit Museum Collection.