In celebration of MTA Arts & Design’s 40th Anniversary, join Arts & Design Deputy Director Yaling Chen for part four of the curated “Art Everywhere for Everyone” tour of the new, award winning Grand Central Madison LIRR terminal.

Grand Central Madison is the largest rail terminal built in the Unites States to date. Opened in January 2023, the 350,000 square foot modern concourse spans five city blocks under the historic Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. In addition to the many design elements for enhanced travel experience, Grand Central Madison features contemporary artwork by world class artists Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith, rotating digital art and photography exhibitions, Poetry and live music performances. The spectacular art by celebrated contemporary artists have become permanent fixtures and a destination in the elegant new Grand Central Madison, a cultural corridor to Long Island.

The tour will begin at the 43rd Street passage, and conclude at the 48th Street passage as the group tours both the upper concourse and lower mezzanine levels, totaling approximately 10 blocks within the terminal. OHNYWeekend participants will learn about Arts & Design’s commissioning process and stories behind each site-specific artwork created for the diverse communities and riders in the MTA system. OMNY or MetroCard are not needed for this tour. Wear comfortable shoes.

Please bring a MetroCard or OMNY for access to the stations. Extra swipes will not be needed as the group travels from station to station.

Participants must be 18+