An anemometer, a ballast fork, a trolley ice scraper, a pneumatic drill, an opacity tester, an oxygen deficiency indicator, a TelAutograph telescriber, signal locks, fire nozzles, and a portable shunt – these are some of the tools used to build, operate, and maintain New York’s subway, bridges, tunnels, bus and rail systems. This exhibition shows how an obscure function can take on a fascinating form.

Admission: $5 adults, $3 children 3-17 and seniors 62+ (seniors admitted free on Wednesdays).  Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. For more information call 718-694-1867 or 718-694-1600.

Location
New York Transit Museum, 130 Livingston Street (Boerum Place & Schermerhorn Street), Downtown Brooklyn

Travel Directions

Please click here for travel directions and parking information.