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- Address99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
My adviceMost people rush through here. Take your time. It’s worth it.
Housed in a decommissioned 1936 subway station, the unique New York Transit Museum takes a deep dive into the evolution of New York City’s robust public transportation system. Housing an extensive collection of vintage subway cars, visitors can (literally) step back in time and experience the commute folks made 100 years ago.
The museum offers a hands-on learning experience with interactive exhibits, detailed reconstructions, and engaging tours that illuminate the engineering marvels that lay below ground. From the early days of horse-drawn carriages to the modern subway, this one of the best museums in Brooklyn for kids who are obsessed with vehicles.
At this Brooklyn children’s museum, various events await, offering creative workshops where kids can craft their own metro cards, experience the excitement of operating a subway train and controlling traffic signals, and unleash their creativity by making transit-inspired artwork.