New York Transit Museum

The New York Transit Museum occupies a former subway station with two original platform levels displaying dozens of trains from different decades. The collection also includes signals, uniforms, ticket machines, and other technical equipment that kept the network running.

Court Street Station opened in 1936 as the terminus of the IND Fulton Street Line and served commuters for decades. After closure, it was converted into a museum in the 1970s to preserve the history of the city's transportation networks.

The exhibitions show how New York's public transportation shaped daily life in the city. You see original vehicles, maps, and workers' belongings that reveal the importance of these systems to millions of commuters.

The site sits underground, so use the stairs or look for an elevator to enter. Daytime visits work best when it is less crowded and you can explore the displays at your own pace.

Visitors can board about two dozen trains manufactured between 1907 and 2004 that still display their original advertisements. These vehicles show how design and comfort gradually changed over the course of decades.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: July 4, 1976

Official opening: 1976

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: MTA

Part of: New York City Subway

Address: 99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Phone: +17186941600

Website: https://nytransitmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 40.69052,-73.98998

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:04