by Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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The Beaux-Arts train station where kids can spot constellations on the Main Concourse ceiling, test the Whispering Gallery and watch trains come and go. Official 90-minute guided tours explore hidden corners.
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| Monday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
| Tuesday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
| Thursday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
| Friday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
| Saturday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
| Sunday | 5:15 AM – 2 AM |
Open daily 5:15am–2am
Free to visit; guided tours are paid
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Free to visit; guided tours are paid
Sunday: 5:15 AM–2 AM · Monday: 5:15 AM–2 AM · Tuesday: 5:15 AM–2 AM · Wednesday: 5:15 AM–2 AM · Thursday: 5:15 AM–2 AM · Friday: 5:15 AM–2 AM · Saturday: 5:15 AM–2 AM. Open daily 5:15am–2am
89 E 42nd St, 10017, in Midtown, Manhattan.
Yes. Grand Central Terminal is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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