Brooklyn’s Subway Sun Exhibit Opens at Transit Museum

Brooklyn’s New York Transit Museum debuted its Subway Sun exhibit last night, pulling NYC back to the 1930s. Vintage posters by Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones lined the walls, preaching subway civility with retro charm. Locals gawked at the art—free entry packed the place by 6 p.m. Curator Tariq Evans says, ‘This is Brooklyn’s ride—history on rails.’ The show runs all month, a nod to mass transit’s past.

The exhibit’s fresh—months in planning, it’s a hit with 200 opening-night visitors. Evans dug up originals; last night’s crowd traced the ’40s ads—still spot-on for today. A kid mimicked a poster pose; laughter broke the hum—NYC grit shone. The museum’s old trains framed it—nostalgia hit hard. #SubwaySun trended; Manhattan’s jealous of Brooklyn’s throwback.

Some shrugged—’Too old,’ griped a teen, glued to his phone. Dust tickled noses, but fans didn’t care—cameras flashed. A light flickered; staff jumped—vibe held. Queens wants a piece, but Brooklyn’s got the rails locked. The museum’s never felt so alive.

Evans hints at a talk series, maybe a poster sale if buzz grows. ‘NYC moves—this roots it,’ he says, dusting a frame. The exhibit’s a Brooklyn win—grit meets ink. It’s a must-see; hit it before March ends. Bring a MetroCard—past meets present.