Summer Fun at The New York Transit Museum
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The New York Transit Museum, one of my favorite cultural institutions in Brooklyn has some exciting and fun weekend events going on this summer. Located inside a decommissioned subway station, the museum is a fantastic place to learn about the city’s transportation history through hands-on exhibitions, educational tours and workshops for kids and adults. We love going there to wander and hopping on vintage trains and buses, but this summer you can also enjoy events like Transit Tots, an interactive story time and activity session or Journey to the Past, a performance led by costumed storytellers. Check out the museum’s fun summer lineup and let us know what you are excited to check out.
Summer Events at the Transit Museum
*All activities are free with admission – unless noted
Journey to the Past (Costumed Storytelling)
Every Thursday at 1:30 pm through August 18th
Your child can enjoy an exciting performance by a costumed storyteller in one of the museum’s historic train cars. Each week a different costumed character brings transit history to life with an interactive 30-minute performance. For children ages 3 and over.
Transit Tots
Every Friday at 11am through August 19th
A popular hour-long program where educators read children’s books about transportation and then lead a hands-on activity, such as scavenger hunt or puppet-making. For children ages 2 to 5.
New York Transit Museum
Details: Located at the corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn Heights. (718) 694-1600
Subway: 2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall, R to Court Street, A, C, G to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street, or the A, C, F to Jay Street/MetroTech.
*Weekdays rush hours only
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67, B103 all stop within 1 to 2 blocks of the museum.
Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11 to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Admission: Adults $7
Children 3 – 17 years of age $5
Senior Citizens (62+) $5
Seniors Free Wednesdays
* Children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult
Museum members: Free
