ADULT/UNIVERSITY - Transit Stories
Description
Explore the stories of New Yorkers who designed, constructed and shaped the city’s mass transit system. Learn about the lasting impacts these workers, riders, and inventors had through archival images, primary sources, and objects in the museum’s collection in a rich online discussion led by Education Department staff.
Offered At
New York Transit Museum Virtual Events and Parties
We are not booking virtual events or parties at this time.
Planning a remote holiday party, staff happy hour, or birthday party? Celebrate in subway-style! Museum staff will take you and up to 30 guests on a Zoom tour of the Museum, located in a 1936 subway station, followed by an activity of your choosing. Visit some of our favorite vintage train cars and hear stories about fascinating events and people in NYC history. Then, have fun with an activity that's right for your group.
All Parties Include:
- 2 Transit Museum staff members who will host and keep the party moving!
- A tour of the Museum's platform, with time to ask questions and chat.
- A participatory activity such as a round of Trivia, an Art Activity, or Breakout Rooms.
Details
Subjects
History, 19th Century, 20th Century, City Planning
Capacity
50 students
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
Adult, Postsecondary
Price Options
$250.00 per Group for Adults
$225.00 per Group for Seniors