The Holiday Train Show at Grand Central

A train runs past a replica of Grand Central Terminal and other buildings.

If you like trains, you'll probably enjoy checking out the Holiday Train Show at the Transit Museum Store inside Grand Central Terminal. There's a lot to see. The miniature tracks run on three levels; there are subway cars, commuter trains, & freight trains that rumble past skyscrapers and into mountain tunnels. The trains stop at stations with tiny people waiting on platforms.

If you're not into trains, you might still admire the exhibit, which includes a small replica of Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building. The city streets have cars and buses and pedestrians on the sidewalks. If you crouch down and look through the plexiglas, you'll see underground subway stations with commuters patiently waiting for their trains.

Centennial exhibit at Grand Central

Grand Central Station is celebrating its CENTENNIAL with events and exhibits throughout the year. Right now, there's an interesting display called Grand By Design inside Vanderbilt Hall until this Friday, March 15.  The exhibit explores the past, present, and future of this enormous transit hub. The exhibit is free and can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, and until 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

CENTENNIAL (100-year anniversary)

Japan Week, at Grand Central Terminal March 1st-3rd

When: March1-3rd

Time: 10am-5pm

From the Website:

We’re kicking off March with Japan Week, a celebration of Japanese cuisine and culture that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Japan through a positive image of its food. From March 1 – 3 in Vanderbilt Hall, look forward to eating enticing foods from diverse Japanese restaurants and companies hailing from NYC or Japan. There will also be cooking demonstrations (with free tastings!) and music and dance performances.

FREE Walking Tour in Grand Central Station Neighborhood

Time Out New York gives information on another FREE tour of the beautiful neighborhood surrounding the historic Grand Central Station. Read below for more information.

Acclaimed guide Justin Ferate (and occasionally a second guide, when things get crowded) not only dissects the lore and legends of Grand Central Terminal’s history, but places them within the context of its overlooked neighborhood. Meet inside the lobby of the Altria Building, Park Ave at 42nd St (212-697-1245, grandcentralpartnership.org). Fri 12:30pm.