Calendar of Events

PROGRAMS

PROBLEM SOLVERS
Wed, June 5, 6:30 pm – Tickets
New York Transit Museum

Join transit blogger Ben Kabak of Second Ave. Sagas in this continuing series of compelling one-on-one interviews with transit leaders, thinkers, innovators, and “problem solvers.” This time, Kabak sits down with Joseph Nugent, Interagency Liaison between the NYPD and NYCT, to discuss public security and safety as it relates to transit in our city.

MEET THE ARTISTS INSPIRED BY GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL
Tue, June 11, 6 pm – Tickets
New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store at Grand Central Terminal

Meet and greet artists featured in the exhibit, ON TIME Grand Central at 100. Organized by MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design in celebration of Grand Central's Centennial, the exhibit includes the work of eighteen contemporary artists who are thinking about Time and the journeys made through Grand Central over the past century. Several artists will be on hand to discuss their interpretations of midtown's historic temple of transportation. Discussion led by MTA Arts for Transit Assistant Director Amy Hausmann.

SKETCHBOOK: ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTIONS ON GCT
Weds, June 12, 6 pm – Tickets
New York Transit Museum

The Museum's new exhibition Grand Central Sketchbook highlights the winning drawings by contemporary architects, from a contest sponsored by the Transit Museum and the Architectural League of New York. These designs, all featured in a limited edition Moleskine sketchbook, evoke a range of narratives, unusual vantage points, and the complexity and dynamism of a working transit hub. The work forms a collective portrait that captures Grand Central Terminal's historical legacy and current functionality. Anne Rieselbach of the Architectural League sits down with the architects, designers and jurors of the competition for an in-depth look.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

View the complete Children's Calendar now. For more information on these and other family programs please call 718-694-1792

NOSTALGIA RIDES

Join us for an adventure when we take our vintage subway cars out for the day!

CONEY ISLAND
Sat, June 29, 10 am to 5 pm – Tickets
Non-members Adults $50 / Children $25 Museum Members Adults $35 / Children $20

Join us on the ever popular, boardwalk-bound Coney Island Nostalgia Train. Ride the 1930s R1/9 cars of the Independent Subway System above and below ground for a two-hour jaunt. Then visit Coney Island's beach-side amusement park, take a dip in the ocean, or stay on the train for additional rides.

ORCHARD BEACH– New!
Sat, July 13, 10 am to 5 pm – Tickets
Non-members Adults $50 / Children $25 Museum Members Adults $35 / Children $20

Our WWI-era IRT subway cars are headed for some sun and surf at a new Nostalgia Ride destination - Pelham Bay Park and the only public beach in the Bronx - Orchard Beach! Ride in style on our one day getaway to the largest park in New York City. The park boasts a 13-mile coastline, 19th century country house, nature trails, playgrounds and more!

THE BRONX EXPRESS: VOYAGE TO VAN CORTLANDT PARK
Sun, Aug. 25, 10 am to 5 pm – Tickets
Non-members Adults $50 / Children $25 Museum Members Adults $35 / Children $20

Venture uptown on our WWI-era IRT subway cars to spacious public grounds at Van Cortlandt Park, the third largest park in NYC. During a 3-hour layover, explore Van Cortlandt House Museum and a stroll along the John Kieran Nature Trail. Pack a picnic blanket and “staycation” with us!

OFF-SITE TOURS/EXCURSIONS

MIDTOWN EATS WITH MICHAEL MORGENTHAL *Members Only*

Fri, May 10, 1 pm to 3 pm – Tickets
Fri, June 14, 1 pm to 3 pm – Tickets
Museum Members $45 / No children

Join native New Yorker and well-versed midtown guide Michael Morgenthal as he leads this exclusive, members-only, tour for the taste buds through some of Midtown's top eateries and best-kept secrets.

BUILDING MIDTOWN: THE BEGINNING

Sat, May 11, 10 am to 12 pm – Tickets
Sun, May 19, 10 am to 12 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Members $30

Architectural historian Matthew Postal considers the local impact of Grand Central Terminal in its first decades. Join him as he examines Classical and Art Deco structures and the major architects that defined “Terminal City,” including the New York Central Building, the Roosevelt Hotel and the Chrysler Building. Offered in conjunction with the “Modern Era Midtown” (Part 2) tour, or alone.

MIDTOWN EATS! With Blondie & Brownie

Fri, May 17, 12 pm to 2 pm – Tickets
Fri, June 24, 12 pm to 2 pm – Tickets
Non-members $55 Members $45

From dining aboard the 20th Century Limited to the classy Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Grand Central commuters and long-distance travelers alike have always found sumptuous meals during their time in Midtown. Acclaimed “MidtownLunch” bloggers Blondie and Brownie lead a food truck tour for the taste-buds that is sure to fill your mind, and tummy, with delicious food for thought. Authors of the new book, New York a la Cart: Recipes and Stories from the Big Apple's Best Food Trucks, Blondie and Brownie are Midtown's resident experts when it comes to adventures in eating.

THE GUASTAVINO LEGACY

Sat, May 18, 11 am to 1:30 pm – Tickets
Sat, Jun 1, 11 am to 1:30 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Museum Members $30

Famous for his “Tile Arch System,” architect Rafael Guastavino created the self-supporting arches and interlocking terracotta tiles that define some of the City's most striking Beaux-Arts landmarks. John Simko leads this walking tour uncovering Guastavino tile in Grand Central Terminal and throughout some of Midtown's oldest buildings including Wolfgang's Steakhouse and the 59th Street Bridge. The tour concludes with a lunch stop at Food Emporium's food court (optional). Wear comfortable walking shoes!

INSIDE GRAND CENTRAL: A CENTENNIAL TOUR* Members Only*
Wed, May 22, 3 pm to 5 pm – Tickets

Thu, July 11, 3 pm to 5 pm – Tickets
Museum Members $45 / No children
From magnificent halls and concourses to hidden corners and secret nooks, guide extraordinaire Dan Brucker of Metro-North Railroad brings Grand Central Terminal to life with his inimitable style and flair. He'll regale you with stories of the famous and infamous in this special Centennial tour. Special thanks to Metro-North Railroad for providing this tour.

MODERN ERA MIDTOWN

Sat, May 25, 11 am to 1 pm – Tickets
Sun, Aug. 11, 11 am to 1 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Members $30

In this second offering, architectural historian Matthew Postal continues his exploration of “Terminal City” and its impact, considering midtown in the modern era and post-modern eras. Attend this tour as a follow-up to Building Midtown or on its own, examining the Pan Am/Met Life Building and Grand Hyatt Hotel, as well as the Grand Central Market and Grand Central North.

GRAND CENTRAL ART
Sat, June 8, 11 am to 12:30 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Members $30

MTA Arts for Transit and Urban Design leads this unique tour of Grand Central's public art collection and the special Centennial exhibit ON TIME Grand Central at 100 curated by Arts for Transit and on view in the Transit Museum Gallery. Join Assistant Director and curator Amy Hausmann to explore site-specific work throughout the Terminal, by such notable artists as Roberto Juarez, Donald Lipski, and Ellen Driscoll and meet special guest artists involved with the exhibit.

LOOK AT A LANDMARK: BROOKLYN'S 4TH AVENUE AND SMITH/9TH ST STATIONS – NEW!

Sun, June 9, 3 pm to 5 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Members $30

Relish “high art” two elevated stations with architects from New York City Transit. Decorative elements featured at 4th Avenue render it an “Art Deco masterpiece,” listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Contrast this with the rehabilitation due for completion this spring at the highest subway station in the world, Smith/9th Street.

THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: OLD CITY HALL STATION *Members Only*

Sat, June 15, 12 pm – Tickets
Sat, June 15, 2 pm – Tickets
Sun, July 14, 1:30 pm – Tickets
Sun, July 14, 3:30 pm – Tickets
Museum Members $40 Strollers and children under 5 are not permitted.

Go back in time with tour guide John Simko as you discover a gracefully curved station with chandeliers, leaded skylights, a vaulted tile ceiling, and decorative ceramics. Access to this long-decommissioned station is only available to Transit Museum members. Wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. To be admitted to this restricted site participants must sign a release and provide a copy of a government-issued ID.

TROLLEY GHOSTS *Members Only*
Thu, June 20, 12:30 to 1:30 pm – Tickets

Thu, July 18, 5:30 to 6:30 pm – Tickets
Museum Members $55 / No children
Explore a buried relic of the streetcar era on this exclusive tour of the former Williamsburg Bridge Railway Terminal. Delancey Underground has recently proposed reclaiming this site as a subterranean park. To be admitted to this restricted site participants must sign a release and provide a copy of a government-issued ID.

240TH STREET MAINTENANCE FACILITY – NEW!

Sat, June 22, 11 am to 1 pm – Tickets
Sat, July 20, 11 am to 1 pm – Tickets
Sat, Aug. 24, 11 am to 1 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Members $30

The elevated Van Cortlandt Yard dates back to the earliest years of subway service. The Yard and shops – with over 20 tracks – are entirely supported on an elevated structure originally built over a century ago. Superintendent Raymond DelValle is your guide for a behind-the-scenes look at the home of subway cars for today's 1 line. To be admitted to this restricted site participants must sign a release and provide a copy of a government-issued ID.

GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL AND THE LEGACY OF WARREN & WETMORE

Sun, July 21, 2 p m to 4 pm – Tickets
Sun, Aug. 4, 2 p m to 4 pm – Tickets
Non-members $45 Members $30

From the turn of the 20th century into the 1930s, Grand Central's architects Whitney Warren and Charles Wetmore formed one of the most successful and prolific architectural practices in the United States. Anthony W. Robins, author of the Museum's newest book, Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark, explores the Terminal's classically-rendered, arched windows and the defining Beaux-Arts ornamentation and color details of the Main Concourse.

GENERAL MUSEUM INFORMATION

Other Notes on Museum Tours: Many of our tours take you behind the scenes to visit areas generally restricted to the public. In order for the Museum to obtain security clearance to bring you to these locations, you may be required to sign a visitor-release form and/or provide a copy of a government-issued ID which will be reviewed by the NYPD.

Unless otherwise noted, reservations and advance payment are required for all ticketed events. Tours are generally not appropriate for young children or babies in strollers. Children must be 10 years of age to attend a shop or substation tour. Trolley Ghosts: The Terminal Under Delancey is open to adults age 18+ONLY.

Photography and video recording are usually permitted. All photographs taken are for personal use only unless given written authorization from the New York Transit Museum. Permission to photograph may be revoked at any time. Tripods and stands may not be used.

Events and tours are subject to change without notice. In case of a program or reservation cancellation, the Museum will issue a voucher equal to the dollar amount paid; valid for one year; and redeemable for any other scheduled program. Refunds are not available for events or tours. Vouchers will be provided for reservations cancelled at least two weeks prior. Vouchers cannot be used for Museum admission or for purchases in Museum stores.