Create a Grand City Terminal at the NYC Transit Museum

If you build it, the children will come — especially to the “Create a Grand Central City” workshop at the New York City Transit Museum on Dec. 7 and 8.

Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal was created 100 years ago, and today it is an urban world all by itself, set in the middle of the most exciting city in the world, with trains below and soaring buildings above.

Children will learn about the grand old building in this fun workshop, and then build a terminal city of their own using a variety of materials and skills.

“Create a Grand Central City” on Dec. 7 and 8 at 1:30 pm; Free with museum admission. Suitable for all ages.

New York City Transit Museum [Boerum Pl. at Schermerhorn Street in Downtown, (718) 694–1600; www.mta.info/mta/museum].

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Instituto Cervantes

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