One of the more incredible things about New York is the long history of public transportation. The New York Transit Museum is a celebration of all things subway, bus, and trolley. Built into a historic 1936 IND subway station in Downtown Brooklyn nearly 40 years ago, it truly is a testament to the rich and sometimes dangerous history of connecting an entire city and the surrounding areas. Of note is the under-underground area that houses subway cars dating back to the turn of the century. You do need to bring your own monocle though.