New Exhibits

February 7 – July 8, 2012

The Art of the Poster

In the early 20th century, under the guidance of the legendary Frank Pick, London Transport commissioned work from the best artists and designers in the country to create posters promoting the use of public transportation. The London Underground’s poster program is now one of the world’s greatest graphic arts collections. See stunning original examples of this work in an exhibition organized by London’s Transport Museum whose curators now care for this magnificent collection.  

Now open!

Electricity: Powering New York's Rails

Is the subway plugged in? Not exactly. Visit the Transit Museum’s newest exhibit to understand the science behind the third rail, AC/DC current and how motors work. Hands-on interactives and vintage objects from a century ago tell the story of the power behind a mass transit system that keeps New Yorkers on the go 24/7. Guaranteed to simplify this complicated tale for kids and their grownups, every visitor will walk away with a new understanding of how using mass transit makes New York one of the world’s most sustainable cities.  Click here for a sneak peek!

This program is supported by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.