Grand Central is the building the modern preservation movement was built to save, and MAS is the organisation that saved it — the Supreme Court case that came out of that fight is why American cities can protect landmarks at all. A docent from that organisation walking you through the concourse is a different proposition from reading the plaque. At $25 it is among the cheapest guided architecture in the city.
What to expect
Indoors, largely on the level, inside a working transit terminal — expect crowds around the tour. Roughly an hour to ninety minutes at docent pace.
Good to know
- Member $15 / Non-member $25, booked through MAS in advance.
- 12:30 PM Sunday start; the terminal is reachable on the 4/5/6/7 and S shuttle.
- Held inside an operating station, so it runs regardless of weather.
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Common questions
What does it cost?
MAS prints Member $15 and Non-member $25.
What time does it start?
12:30 PM on Sunday 23 August.
Is it indoors?
Yes — it takes place inside Grand Central Terminal, so weather is not a factor.
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