Transit Gift Shop Review

Cute museum for about a 2 hour visit. We have two small children and the loved it but they aren't actually so open to kids running around (cause ya know falling off the platform and such) but it's fairly kid friendly.

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

Very informative. Great multimedia materials. Old subway cars with informative descriptions.

Love it here, especially the old train on the next floor. As if travelling through time and space, experience the simplicity and elegance of the year

Love it here, especially the old train on the next floor. As if travelling through time channel, experience the simplicity and elegance of the year

A fascinating walk through the history of New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority, paying tribute to the workers from the original sandhogs and construction workers to the dispatchers who controlled the system during 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, and up to the modern day. Absolutely worth it.

Surprising and much more enjoyable than one might think. Give it more time than you probably think you will need. The vintage subway cars and the ads displayed in them are a time capsule of yhe past.

Great trip back in time. The old subway cars from the early 1900's were great. I loved
the old advertisements along the ceiling.

You can visit this place in an hour but it's fun for a quick photo op

Interesting place but maybe it is more fun for kids, seem to be the target for the place. Never the less, affordable, fun to visit, not very crowded and nice and friendly staff!

Really fun and educational, definitely recommend. Lots of kids around so be ready for the loudness.

Fun exhibits, especially the vintage subway cars, but getting in is very MTA: super annoying and slow. The free Wifi is a highlight of red tape nonsense: you need a sponsor, and to provide your first born / dna to get a bit of internet. ridiculous.

A good museum but it s one you can get around very quickly unless you re really into transit!

Very cool place!

A story you can touch.
A lot of interesting things from an engineering point of view.

There are children's entertainment and educational activities.
A subway-style toilet (much cleaner and better than real subway toilets) and a drinker.

Price - $ 10 per adult, counting hours at 2 minimum.

fun afternoon voyage back to the begining of the 20th century.

Great interesting museum, perfect if you're into trains, subway and New York history. It's not that big. The best part for me was resting in old cars looking at vintage ads. There was extreme amount of yelling kids and soon I got tied. If you're not a fan of loud kids, bring your fave oldie style music and earphones :)

Incredible history of New York trains and buses, the building of the tunnels and train stations, historical maps, and actual old subway cars with the original advertisements! What a walk through the past. They even have the front cans of two old buses.

The trains are so cool just like I want to ride them or drive them

I loved the museum! Perfect for a few hour visit, interactive and fun.

Great museum about the history of the metro. Of course, topics such as the construction of the subway under New York, 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy should not be missing. The Unbahn wagons on display at $ 10 per adult were also not too expensive. It's probably too boring for kids. But otherwise very exciting

I ve been to some unique train museums, so believe me when I say that this one has got to be one of the most interesting I ve seen. How many major cities of the world can boast a museum of this caliber within their borders? Not many, I can tell you. With the selection they have at the museum, you can spend quite a long time here

Was my third time here and it doesn't dissappoint, I have an strong interest in trains but this museum really would suit anyone interested in the history of Manhattan in general.

Awesome for both kids and adults! I was amazed at how they have subway cars going back 150+ years.

The New York Museum of Transportation is a museum for curious babies. In the 60,000-square-foot pavilion, you will be able to explore the city's urban layout and railway system and witness the city's development. P.s The scene in the compartment is retro-minded in minutes!

I would recommend this beautiful experience to everyone for your self or with your family because it's wonderful

Very interesting, kids would love it also. You get to go inside old subway cars from different time periods.

Very interesting museum. I was for the first time in this museum before 2 week and I find out very interesting things. I am sure that if you have free time you can check it out and find something that can impress you. A lot of cool locations around this location if you get hungry or if you want a drink.

If you love trains, this is an oasis. You can walk through many different model subway cars (and even see the old advertisements!) If you don't like trains, you can either learn to love them by visiting this museum, or you can stay at home and miss out.

Great history here. Could spend several hours easy.

Armed museum in an old subway station, the highlight is the collection of old wagons in NY. Very good!

The New York Museum of Transportation is a museum for curious babies. In the 60,000-square-foot pavilion, you will be able to explore the city's urban layout and railway system and witness the city's development. P.s The scene in the compartment is retro-minded in minutes!

Amazing experience, great learning activity and lots of great photo opportunities. There are all kinds of trains here its like a ride back in time though train history. Really enjoyed looking at the old posters and advertisements on the trains.

Very nice museum of the subways and buses of. New York City. We had a group tour with a conductor, he pointed out differences in cars over years and recounted the history of the subway system.

Fun Museum Experience for Adults AND Children. Must-see for any New Yorker or visitor who enjoys history of transportation, or anyone who uses mass transit. Sitting in the retired, century old train cars was awesome!

Wow this place is really fantastic. Amazing things to see here!! This is a great place to stay and also a nice place to look at and take photographs on a very sunny day too.

My son loves this place. it taps into his creativity.

Fun place to spend an hour or so. Some of the exhibits are in disrepair. The main attraction is the old trains, which are extraordinary interesting. You can go inside most of them.

Neat overview of the history of NYC transportation. I liked the lower level with virtually every style of subway car.

Really cool museum. Go check it out of you enjoy trains & the subway.

Great souvenirs with prices anyone can afford to purchase something with the logo

Kinda boring presentation in the entrance floor, the bottom floor with the carts is nice, but could still be more informative

Such a fun, educational, and inspirational museum. Especially if you enjoy signage, maps, or antiquated trains and other fascinating subway technology!

This museum is not as notable as other museums in NYC. It's definitely a must see and by far my favorite. So much history. There's every turnstile used in NYC. There's even vintage trains and buses you can board. I come here everytime I'm in NYC.

Great reminder of how fortunate we are to have such an extensive public transportation system! Love the vintage trains, old maps and gift shop. Residents should use the library's culture pass to get free tickets

Interesting enough to make it worth a trip, but won't blow you away. I mean, they have a huge section on turnstiles. The rebuild after Sandy and the response to 9/11 were the highlights. Make sure to go downstairs to see all the different train cars. It's really neat.

Anyone who has ever ridden the NYC subway has to visit this museum! Such great history of the subway system in here. The museum is set in a 1937 subway station, and there are trains that you can explore dating back to the 40's. Gift shop offers plenty of great gifts for the subway lover or the casual city goer. A must visit gem in the city.

Very cool got so many bus and train and store! Awesome!!!

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

Great place for kids and adults. Lots of history and historical facts

Really great for kids who are interested in Buses and Trains and who is also a huge fan of NYC Transit I went before and I enjoyed myself

A unique experiance from the old trains and other equipment to the history of the subways and other mass transit systems in NYC. Worth it if you even have a shred of interest in trains, mass transit, or even history.

The atmosphere is inviting, the food is delicious. The staff is friendly and professional

Great for kids and adults. Lots to see, good place to read and experience the history of the NYC transit system. Kids will like all the trains and the bus mockups they can drive.

Great place to learn and appreciate what was involved in getting the New York Subway and Transportation system the way it is today

Coolest Transit Museum in the US! You should also check out the Tokyo Metro transit museum!

Learn the flow of the New York transportation network. Mainly trains and buses, the train body that fills the old home is a masterpiece.

A great museum for those who love trains, busses, and all forms of transit. Good member programming.

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!

Excellent to go out with family and learn about the history of mobility in NY.

It was incredible! I loved Niko because he knew about the subwoys.

Filled with so much NYC history. One of the best museums in Brooklyn.

It was a nice experience. Bigger than I expected and had a lot of informative exhibits. However, they were all very specific to the subway. I was hoping to find something about the LIRR but, aside from a photo or two, there was nothing. Disappointing in that regard. Otherwise, it's quite cool. There is also a party room and a cafeteria. Be aware that people tend to bring their kids and, although some of the exhibits are kid friendly, it means that the place will be more hectic than you'd expect. Aside from that, the vintage train carts downstairs are fantastic and worth a visit.

The concept of this museum is really cool and to see the artifacts is a neat experience. I left with more questions than answers...I'm still curious to know *how* the subway operates (the network, how the train cars are steered, the role of the conductors, etc.) Despite that, small enough museum that it's manageable to get through in an hour or so and fee was reasonable.

This is an interesting museum where you can climb inside subway cars from different time periods. They have a great gift as shop too.

It's actually an abandoned subway station connected to the A line. They have a gift shop, old turnstiles, maps, buses, subway trains, exhibits related to the entire New York transportation system, and a nice staff. The fan trips are a bit high priced, but if you're a train or bus buff, check it out. The old trains are worth the visit. You can walk through them and even sit. Great indoor excursion for a rainy day.