Step aboard and ride the rails at the New York City Transit Museum. Children ages 4 and older learn all about the system that moves hundreds of thousands of people every day with fun, hands-on workshops and performances.
Take a journey through time with the first female conductor, Mabel Kline, and enjoy an interactive, imaginary ride on the IRT on Jan. 7 and 8 at 1:30 pm.
Willie Maeby takes you on a ride on the BMT through the 1920s, where you will experience the magic of subway travel from long ago on Jan. 14 and 15 at 1:30 pm.
On Jan. 21 and 22 at 1:30 pm, children visit the technology lab and learn about the subway’s public address system. Then they can make their own announcements. Suitable for children 5 and older.
Have you ever wondered about the people that help to keep the subways running? On Jan. 28 and 29, at 1:30 pm, children of all ages examine artifacts, explore special areas of the museum, and make a badge for the subway job they would most like to have.
All events are free with museum admission of $7 for adults; $5 for children, ages 2 to 17, and seniors; free for museum members. All children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
New York City Transit Museum [130 Livingston St. at Boerum Place in Brooklyn Heights, (718) 694-1600]. For info, visit www.mta.info/mta/museum.
