From the immigrant workforce that built the subway system, to transportation’s influence on neighborhood development, the rich history and diversity of New York City comes alive through discussion, photographs, and stories. Join Education Department staff for an online experience to discover the connections between immigration and public transportation through archival images and a virtual tour of the Museum's vintage train cars.

Investigate the sustainability of public transportation in New York City over time. Explore the transition from horses to subways, updates to meet a growing city and population, the fleet of energy efficient vehicles, and efforts to build a more climate resilient system. Join Education Department staff for an online experience to explore public transit through the lens of sustainability through contemporary and archival images, discussion, and a tour of the Museum’s vintage train cars.

Learn about pioneering women in transit, including those who joined the transit workforce during World War I, became transit police officers in the 1950s, and were the first female subway operators of the 1970s and 80s. Through archival images, stories, and conversation, join Education Department staff online to discover the stories of women who thrived in traditionally male-dominated fields and how these roles have changed over time.

The New York Transit Museum has a fascinating and unique history. Court Street Station in downtown Brooklyn, once home to the HH shuttle train, opened in 1936 but closed ten years later due to low ridership. In 1976 the station re-opened as the New York Transit Exhibit, and today is home to the New York Transit Museum, the largest museum in North America devoted to public transportation. Join Education Department staff to discover our 46-year history through archival images, discussion, and a virtual tour.

Discover the magnitude and complexity of New York City’s public transportation system by exploring elements of construction, social history, engineering, and impact over time in this introduction to transit history.

a history of transit and how to safely ride (Special Education only)

community workers and public transit (for early learners)

key individuals who built the subway system in NYC

art, music and poetry throughout the transit system

an introduction to transit history

how electricity powers the NYC subway system

women’s contributions to the field of public transit over time

Transit history through a tour of our vintage trains and storytelling

environmental, social and economic sustainability of transit

the connections between immigration and public transit

The New York Transit Museum works with teachers, parents, caregivers and students to develop free resources for learning and engagement in and out of the classroom. Virtual visit videos with Museum Educators, archival images, lesson plans, suggested reading lists, and background information can be used on their own or to continue the learning after a previous visit to the Museum.

Stay tuned for more! We’ll continue to add additional resources for remote learning on this page.

Discover the relationship between art and the New York City Transit system through visual art, music and poetry.

Learn about the history of transportation in New York City, and compare the past and present through the lens of public transit.

Learn about the history of transportation in New York City, and compare the past and present through the lens of public transit.

The New York Transit Museum works with teachers and students to develop free resources for classroom learning. Archival images, lesson plans, standards alignment, suggested reading lists, and background information can be used on their own, to prepare students for a trip to the New York Transit Museum, and to continue the learning after a visit.

Explore the impact of public transportation on a community, and see how vehicles have changed over time.

The New York Transit Museum works with teachers and students to develop free resources for classroom learning. Archival images, lesson plans, standards alignment, suggested reading lists, and background information can be used on their own, to prepare students for a trip to the New York Transit Museum, and to continue the learning after a visit.

Discover the relationship between art and the New York City Transit system through visual art, music and poetry.

The New York Transit Museum works with teachers and students to develop free resources for classroom learning. Archival images, lesson plans, standards alignment, suggested reading lists, and background information can be used on their own, to prepare students for a trip to the New York Transit Museum, and to continue the learning after a visit.

Fourth – Twelfth Grade - Investigate the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of transportation over time using the Museum’s vintage train cars, collections, and exhibits that tell the story of moving the masses. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Third-Fourth Grade - Explore the many ways electricity powers the New York City’s subway system and get a first-hand look at electrical subway equipment that keeps the city moving. In small groups, students will construct circuits to power simple motors, light bulbs, and invent their own circuit creations. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Pre-K- First Grade - Through imaginative play and our interactive collection of buses and trains, classes will explore New York City’s different modes of transportation and learn about community workers. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Kindergarten – Fifth Grade - Explore patterns and decorative art found throughout New York City’s subways stations and learn how art underground reflects the diverse neighborhoods above. An immersive tour of the Museum’s exhibits and vintage train collection includes a hands-on mosaic art activity. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Discover the magnitude and complexity of New York City’s public transportation system by exploring elements of construction, social history, engineering, and impact over time in this introduction to transit history.

Please note below if you'd like to focus on Sustainability, Immigration, or would like a Moving the Millions general tour.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability, Answer N/A for all that do not apply to your group.

Your group will be charged for a minimum of 10 people.

Fourth – Twelfth Grade - Discover the magnitude and complexity of New York City’s public transportation system by exploring elements of construction, , engineering, organization and impact over time in this introduction to transit history. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Transit history through a tour of our vintage trains and storytelling

This tour is specifically for adults with disabilities.
Discover the magnitude and complexity of New York City’s public transportation system by exploring elements of construction, social history, engineering, and impact over time in this introduction to transit history.

Please note below if you'd like to focus on Sustainability, Immigration, or would like a Moving the Millions general tour.

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability, Answer N/A for all that do not apply to your group.

Fourth – Twelfth Grade - From the immigrant workforce that built the subway system to public transportation’s influence on neighborhood development, the rich history and diversity of New York City comes alive through discussion, photographs, and stories. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Third-Twelfth Grade - Uncover the social stories of subway designers, builders, and riders that shaped transportation history and the evolution of New York City’s past and present. (Maximum 36 people - teachers, chaperones, and students included)

Map your route, buy a MetroCard, and role-play various real-world subway scenarios in this introduction to subway travel, all within the safety of our subway station museum. This is not a tour of the Museum; it is a program focused on the skills of safe and independent subway travel.

This is a two-part, two-visit program. We will be in touch after booking the first visit to book the second part of the program. This program is free but requires a $50 deposit for each visit.

Please note that you cannot book more than one Ready to Ride program per time-slot. If you have more than one group to book, please choose separate days.