BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – For two days only, you can take a piece of the New York City subway home with you.
The MTA is hosting its annual memorabilia and collectibles sale in Brooklyn this week, putting novelty items like retired subway signs and maps on sale in Gravesend.
The pop-up shop will only be open on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Avenue X. Shoppers will get 45 minutes to peruse the items.
All the iconic symbols of the subway system will be available, from station signs to red tandem seats.
Here are some examples of unique subway items you can find at the MTA’s sale:
Red subway seats
Subway station signs for Bedford Avenue, Spring Street, Prince Street & Broadway, and more.
Red subway globes
Subway maps
Train speedometers
“Do not feed the pigeons” sign with New York City Transit logo
The MTA will only accept Visa and Mastercard payments, no cash. An RSVP is not required to shop. For more information, click here.
Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.