Museum · Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn
Photo: Courtesy, Black Paw Photo/New York Transit Museum
New York Transit Museum
Housed in a decommissioned subway station in Brooklyn, with the trains and turnstiles of the city's transit past to explore – a favourite with small transport fans.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Ages | Child rate 2–17. |
| Where | Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn |
| Address | 99 Schermerhorn St. (corner of Boerum Pl.), Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Season and hours | Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–16:00; closed Juneteenth, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. |
| Getting there | About 25 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on nytransitmuseum.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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