New York Transit Museum

The New York Transit Museum will enhance the visitor experience through a new long-term exhibition, “From Niagara Falls to the Third Rail: Electricity and the NYC Subway System.” This grant will help to fabricate and install he exhibition; conduct formative and summative evaluation studies focusing on audience interpretive needs, interests, and understanding; and train museum docents to lead school groups in grade-appropriate tours and hands-on activities and serve as “exhibit explainers.” The goal is to provide a compelling, participatory educational experience for families with young children, adults, and school groups, specifically targeting fourth- and eighth-grade students studying electricity as part of the New York state science curriculum.