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Holiday Train Show at Grand Central

Name: Holiday Train Show at Grand Central
Start: 2025-11-13
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Manhattan

Free Lionel model trains traveling a 34-foot layout from miniature Grand Central Terminal to the North Pole, featuring NYC landmarks.

Free

Deal Highlight

Free holiday train display with Polar Express and vintage subway sets

NYC's only free holiday train display, beloved annual tradition

Lionel model trains including Metro-North, the Polar Express, and vintage subway sets travel a 34-foot, two-level O gauge layout. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of MTA Arts & Design.

When?

Date/Time- Daily until Feb 2026

Hours- Mon-Fri 10AM-7:30PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-6PM

What's Included

Model train viewing
Gift shop
MTA Arts & Design artwork

How to Use

Reservation- No reservation needed

Restrictions:

Closed on major holidays

Location

Address- NY Transit Museum Gallery & Store, Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St and Park Ave (shuttle passage)

Parking- Nearby parking garages

Public Transit- 4/5/6/7/S to Grand Central-42nd St

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Pro Tips

Visit the nearby Grand Central food hall
Great for train-loving kids
Less crowded on weekday mornings

Contact

https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/exhibits-collections/exhibits/

Source

https://grandcentralterminal.com/event/new-york-transit-museums-holiday-train-show/https://www.nycforfree.co/events/new-york-transit-museum-holiday-train-show-2025 https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/new-york-transit-museums-holiday-train-show

Magical, nostalgic, family-friendly

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