12 photosNew York Transit Museum
4.5/5 — Excellent(1,044 reviews)· New York
Mubboo Verdict — Worth it?
History buffs and transit fans will enjoy this museum in a decommissioned subway station.
Insider tip: The museum is housed in an actual decommissioned subway station, so visitors enter via the original subway steps — a detail that adds authenticity but also means no direct subway access.
★ TravelFit — Who should visit
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Couples
76/100Couples make up 31% of visitors; reviews mention learning about subway history together, and the unique setting offers a conversation starter.
- trip_types: Couples 30.9%
- reviews mention couple in 2/4
Plan your visit
Best timeSaturday morning in winter
AreaNew York
📍 99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Ratings
4.5/5Excellent· 1,044 reviews
★ What reviewers say
✅ Visitors love
- Old subway station setting with vintage trains
- Engaging history of subway construction and operation
- Good value for families with discounted children/seniors tickets
⚠ Watch out for
- Not on active subway lines — requires a short walk from the nearest station
- Street parking can be tough, especially on weekdays
★ Real traveler reviews
Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.
★★★★Couples
“Gives story of how subway system was built and operated. Is located in old subway station and contains old subway trains from the past. Ironically it is not on active subway lines will take a short 3 block walk to reach from station.”
★★★★★Solo travel
“Lovely visit to the New York Transit Museum (Downtown Brooklyn) on a Saturday morning in the winter. $10 Adults/$5 Children/Seniors. Although street parking can be tough, it is manageable , especially on weekends in the Cobble Hill and Manhattan Bridge areas. Entrance via the "subway" steps on Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street.”
★★★★★Family
“I learned about the Transit Museum through a reel on Facebook and had it on my must-see list on a recent trip to NYC. My daughter and I got the opportunity to visit after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn.”
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Frequently asked questions
Is New York Transit Museum worth visiting?▾
History buffs and transit fans will enjoy this museum in a decommissioned subway station.
What's the best time to visit New York Transit Museum?▾
Saturday morning in winter