Holiday Express Opens at NY Historical Society

Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat illustrations © 2019 by the Richard Scarry Corporation. 

Holiday Express returns to New-York Historical this holiday season, reimagined to celebrate the 100th birthday of Busytown author and illustrator Richard Scarry. The installation showcases artwork and graphics of Scarry’s characters (like Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm!) from publisher Penguin Random House alongside Jerni Collection toys. Children and adults can also experience dynamic displays exploring the workings of the railroad, the services it provides, and the jobs required to keep people and goods moving. (Curated by Mike Thornton, associate curator of material culture)

Kids hop on our custom-made Busytown vehicle-themed benches and take photos throughout the gallery with Busytown characters. Also: Pick up an "I Spy" scavenger hunt at the 77th St. entrance and take your whole family on an adventure through the exhibition.

Check out the DiMenna Children's History Museum's December calendar for a full roster of Holiday Express programming, including Vacation Week events and a Dec. 14 visit from Huck Scarry, Richard Scarry's son.

I had the pleasure of visiting the Holiday Express last year and it was truly magical. I cannot imagine how wonderful it will be this year with the addition of Richard Scarry's beloved characters. Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm were 2 of my most favorite friends growing up. I would highly suggest you add this visit to your NYC Holiday "to-do" list in 2019. Adults will enjoy just as much as the kids!  

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th St)
New York, NY 10024

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Friday: 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

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Holiday Express Toys and Trains Exhibit

I had to show you some of this lovely exhibit at The New York Historical Society which ran from October 27, 2017 - February 25, 2018 and is back each year during the holiday season. It really brings you back to your childhood and seeing these vintage toys along with the trains is pure joy. 

From the historical society website: 

A magical wonderland awaits visitors with the return of this holiday tradition. Featuring hundreds of toy trains, figurines, and miniature models from the renowned Jerni Collection, the exhibition’s immersive scenes and displays transport young and old alike to a bygone era. Holiday Express begins at the West 77th Street entrance, where trains appear to roar through the Museum with the help of four large-scale multimedia screens, and extends through large swaths of the first floor. Organized by Mike Thornton, associate curator of material culture.

I have some old trains that go around my Christmas tree but they do not still work. I am tempted to bring them to a shop to see if they can be repaired.  

F.A.O. Schwarz was a great toy store.  

This display was so much fun! I visited in January and it wasn't even very crowded. 

This vintage item was way too cool.  

The New York Historical Society is pretty neat and they have three cool exhibits coming up in 2018:

Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes

April 20, 2018-October 08, 2018

Celebrating Bill Cunningham

June 08, 2018 -September 09, 2018

Harry Potter: A History of Magic

A British Library Exhibition at the New-York Historical Society

October 5, 2018 – January 27, 2019

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024

Phone (212) 873-3400
TTY (212) 873-7489

HOURS
museum galleries and museum store
Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday - 10am-6pm

Friday - 10am-8pm
Sunday - 11am-5pm
Monday - CLOSED

patricia d. klingenstein library
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Sunday-Monday - CLOSED

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