New York Transit Museum Announces Programming Updates
By: Gabrielle Sierra Feb. 02, 2010
Space is still available for New York Transit Museum's Old City Hall Station Tour March 6, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
By popular demand, additional Old City Hall Station Tours will take place on Sat., March 6th at 12 pm and 2 pm. Opened in 1904, the station was the starting point of New York City's new IRT subway. It featured chandeliers, leaded skylights, a vaulted Guastavino ceiling, and decorative tile work. Our tour is the only way to see this treasure. Museum Members Only. Call (718) 694-3451 (Museum's Membership Department) to join. Adults $20, Children $10.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours!
Take a rare glimpse of the East New York Depot
February 13, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A former 1859 "car barn" and maintenance site for over 300 buses, including the Museum's beloved vintage fleet! Tour takes place
Meet the MTA's Green Team!
April 22, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tour the LEED-certified Corona Maintenance Facility and see for yourself the facility's efficient energy and water systems on Thurs., April 22 from 6 pm to 8 pm - - a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day. Price Per Tour: Adults $25, Museum Members
$20, Children (5-17) $15. Reservations are required for both excursions. Please call
(718) 694-1867.
Family Fun at the Transit Museum - School Vacation Activities:
February 16 - 19, 2010
NYTM, Brooklyn Heights
Your kids may be out for February school vacation, but we have plenty to offer for the whole family! Each day from February 16th to 19th, we'll be leading workshops where you and your family can design an urban landscape and create a city with streets, buildings, subways, and buses, at 11 am and 2:30 pm!
For all ages. Program is free with paid admission
African-American History Tours
Throughout February 2010, at 3 p.m.
NYTM, Brooklyn Heights
Celebrate Black History Month at the NYTM! Every Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm throughout the month of February, we are offering free guided tours that highlight the contributions of African-Americans to transportation.
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