Transit Gift Shop Review

Good place for kids! Although, staffs need to be more attentive to people who doesn't know where to start and give you a quick intro. Sounds silly, but it's really helpful for those people who travel from diff places just to see the history of the New York Transit. Overall, good place to hangout and very educational for kids. Also, going to different train cars feels like you're time travelling, lol.

I was here last September. A great and interesting excursion destination, which is not as crowded as all other sights in New York. In addition, the entry is cheap, you can take great photos and you can take a few special New York souvenirs with you in the souvenir shop. An absolute insider tip and not only suitable for railway fans!

Fantastic museum for only $10. The first section could definitely use air conditioning in the summer but the entire exhibit gives a good history and recount of hardships and events that the New York Transit system has been through (power outages, hurricanes, 911, etc.). There's lots of information about the timeline of everything as well as the use of different technologies and designs that have been used. The tour guide (which I happen to come across) seemed to be extremely knowledgeable about the history of the different generations of the subways. The subway exhibit is in a live station and you get to go in a whole bunch of the different subway cars going back to the 20th century. Muchly recommended.

I loved this museum. Not huge and you can see everything in give or take 1-2 hours. But the old subway carts are very fun to see and take pictures in. Very much worth the $10 entrance fee.

A must-visit in New York. Don t miss the lower level (like my parents did) that has all the old versions of subway cars, including vintage ads from the era. Gift shop is fantastic too!!

Fun for both kids and adults. Very interesting exhibits on subway history but full of fun kid displays that encourage hands on play.

This place has so much history packed in it. The different train contracts all on display are so cool. You could spend several hours here easily.

A great place for those who love history and who want to get a little glimpse into the past, a very interesting place

This little museum is jam packed with history, and real subway trains from decades ago! I learned so much about how the subways were built and run! It is a gem in the city!! More people both locals and tourists should check it out!! Well worth the stop!! And the staff was very nice and helpful!

This museum is great for all ages. Children to adults alike. I've worked on transit projects which probably added to the appeal, but it was extremely informative and unique. Friendly staff as well. Highly recommend

Nice compact interesting Museum for kids and grown-ups with seating to eat area if you bring your own snacks, missing just a soft - drink vendor machine

Museum looks like an old subway station with different trains from several generations.

A very rich and informative museum on the construction of the New York subway. Many explanatory panels and photos that trace the work of those who dug the tunnels. The tour ends with the discovery of wagons from different eras!
Do not miss !!

Short and not too expensive. Really fun for the kids.

Man do I love a good museum about public transportation. This is a small place but I only got through half in 2 hours. Definitely need to check this out if you're a New Yorker. As a daily subway commuter it's awesome to see the history of the underground tunnel system we love to hate.

Awesome museum great collection of transit history and very kid friendly

This is a really cool museum! Aside from their great service, the museum has old subways and you'll see the old models of the cars which is actually interesting.

A great place for kids my son loves trains and it was a perfect place so he can see all different types of trains and buses and nice historical moments in transit learned and enjoyed alot

I been coming here since 1992 however my most recent visit has been a lacklustre due to the lack on vintage subway trains.

Great value for money. Entertained my 5 & 7 year old for over 2 hours. Really interesting quieter museum. Excellent gift shop too!

This place is just amazing to go and view our old train systems. You can view how far we have come from. It's a joy for anyone who would like to learn some history about our train system.

Terrific museum, especially if you want to visit a museum in NYC with children. I always forget to recommend this museum to people who want to visit the highlights of NYC. It is full of interesting information, examples of old full size trolley cars, buses and subways. Kids can climb in these historic modes of transport. They also have plenty of programs offered throughout the day. Reasonably priced, $10 for adults, and $5 under 17. Great gift shop for unique souvenirs and gifts of NYC.

Wow! What a hidden gem in NYC! A very affordable museum that was the caked with tones of interesting things from the entirety of the MTA s history! I d HIGHLY recommend making the easier than expected trek. Heads up the entrance is actually a subway vestibule- it s hard to miss! Look carefully!

This museum has all the history of the subway. The information is very in depth on how it was built and the dangers involved in the construction of tunnels and laying down rails. There's alot of nostalgic fun viewing all the train cars from the past. It's a must for a subway system enthusiasts.

I'd suggest this to tourist and New Yorkers but definitely a must see if you lived in NYC for years.

One of my favorite museums in the city. The museum covers no only the construction of the underground lines but also the development in the various transit technologies from trains and buses to turnstiles. The various tokens (and things used to fake tokens) are interesting. The museum being build in an old station means that there are old train cars on the lower levels which are neat in their own right but made even better by the vintage subway ads and notices.

Very interesting museum. Loads of information and artefacts about the evolution of public transport in NYC. A good way to learn more about the city's history. Also the place is a former subway station, so boarding old trains means experiencing the city in the 1920s and later. Very welcoming staff.

It was nice to see the history of thing like the token and how it morphed into the metro card

Great Place for adults and kids. It's like going back into a time machine

I took my students there today. My students are the Autism Spectrum and the museum was so accommodating. They have sensory bags for students/ people with special needs. There s a space to have lunch love it!!

Great value for money. Entertained my 5 & 7 year old for over 2 hours. Really interesting quieter museum. Excellent gift shop too!

A cute and interesting museum about the history of the New York subway as well as about public transportation as a whole in the city. Favorable prices. Recommended in my opinion with children aged 5 and up. Adults interested in this interesting topic will also enjoy. Kids will enjoy cute illustrations on the old ticket stands, an old bus that can be "driven" and more. 1st floor is dedicated to a beautiful visit to the train carriages from all periods. Interesting and "traveling back in time" in a sense. The visit lasts about an hour and a half. In my opinion, there is a lack of future reference to the issues of railway development in the 21st century. Does not detract from the museum experience that turns every ride at the bottom into something else ....

Great activity for kids and adults. Have been taking my toddlers here for a couple years but they're still entertained. Exhibits are also full of info about a pretty amazing infrastructure feat.

Interesting! Housed in an unused subway station. History of the construction as well as real subway cars.

We went there as a group of 10 (6 kids & 4 grown-ups) and EVERYONE enjoyed it fully. It was informative and entertaining.

Fun place for adults and kids...loved the experience of sitting on some of the old trains and the staff is super helpful

Small museum in Brooklyn not too crowded which is included in the New York pass package

Ever wonder how the subway came to be and the networking behind that scenes that makes it happen? Great spot to visit for a small admission fee. Its in an old subway which surprised me as I had visited on a whim. The tour was very fun and seeing some of these old cars really made me appreciate how far the subway has come since back in the 20th century. Will you stop you from hating your commute? Heck no, you'll just grin slightly less

Great experience reminiscing about the subway's history.

One of the best museums in New York about New York!

Interesting museum with lots of photographs from the building of the subway, and subway cars from the past 100 years. A little disjointed in layout by an enjoyable visit. Recommended.

Very interesting, a couple of hours are not really enough

Awesome place to see old subway cars and learn about the history of the New York Transit System.

Amazing experience, if you're a true Metropolitan Transit Authority fan like me, absolutely go here. Also fun little toy train models for kids who also love the models they ride daily!

Large museum with lots to see. As a new yorker i enjoyed it but i wouldn't suggest any visiting us go there unless they were overly passionate about transportation systems.

Fantastic place and a hidden treasure. Great exhibit of the history and labor history of the building of the subway system and the historical context. Fun for kids off all ages with hands on material throughout. The real star is the lower level with genuine historical train models and rehabs. Highly recommended!

I had a Very Interesting tour! Definitely I'll come back!

We enjoy visiting mta transit Museum and gift shop.

Great place to visit..great for kids...learn alot about Transit system..

I like coming there one because old trains two because of history three because of Openbve

Super interesting place, good for history buffs, families, and anyone who s just curious about the history of infrastructure in the city. They also have a great section on comics that mention the subway

amazing museum. would definitely reccomend a guided tour to learn more.

I always love it here, my son loves the trains, he has Autism. His favorite place!

Small museum in Brooklyn not too crowded which is included in the New York pass package

I enjoyed a lot. It's too good for the price. Finding the museum is tricky and it's the best!

Excellent place to learn more about the history, great for kids to explore the vintage trains

Spectacular journey back in time. Great for adults and children. It's a hidden gem in Brooklyn.

Pretty good museum. There is an accessible entrance, but from what I was told, they prefer you to book it.

However, not all of the museum is accessible.

Also, for those with young kids... The track level exhibition sits on live subway lines. Keep an eye on them.

Pretty good shop though

Price is friendly (10$), exhibition is concise but informative. Lower deck has historic carts.

Absolutely love the New York Transit Museum! Great piece of NY history in those tunnels. Prices are very affordable. Kid friendly. Gift shop has some cool items. Visited a few years ago and just recently went back for the holidays; well worth it. Would recommend for ALL ages!

The display of subway cars on the lower level is the best part. Great display of subway car ads in each car.

Having lived in New York for a few years now, I have gotten to love/hate the subway in the same breath. It was refreshing to go back in time and watch the carriages evolve with the years since 1915. The entry fee is $10 and it's definitely worth it. It would take you ideally about 1.5 - 2 hours to completely go through the museum.

The museum details the painstaking journey the labourers and architects went through to create the backbone in the city. You get to learn that there were more subway lines than that exist now. Most of these lines were dismantled in 1955 due to reduced demand and ambitious real estate drives. Also intriguing are the ads that used to run during those times, these ads have been immortalized in the old subway carriages. One can also see the subway carriages dating back to 1915. Its interesting to see how the jute seats evolved to metallic ones.

A very thorough map of the subway system. Loved the museum.

This was amazing! Just when you think it's great you go downstairs to see actual subway cars from the 1910s on! Really really great museum!

This was probably my favorite museum experience ever. So much fun for children and adults alike. History buffs and train enthusiasts rejoice! Everything about it is just the cutest and tickets are cheap. They even had live shows for the kids with old-time folks!

That was my first time there...im going to bring my grandkids next time