Grand Central History and Mystery

Explore Grand Central Terminal on a guided tour. Discover hidden details, learn about the artwork on the ceiling, and explore Grand Central Madison, the deepest train station in the world.

Meet your guide and begin your tour of Grand Central Terminal. Learn every hidden detail of the main concourse, including those not generally entered by the public. Discover the stunning artwork on the ceiling, including the damage and renovations it's taken over the years. See tracks that once were host to the most extravagant of NYC's guests, but now serve people from every walk of life. Explore the depths of Grand Central Madison, the deepest train station in the world. Learn through both stories and photographs the story of Jackie Kennedy, Grand Central's heroine. Go outside to learn about the surrounding architecture, including art deco, gothic, classical, and modern styles. Hear about the tennis courts, the Whisper Room, the Campbell Apartment, the Graybar, and the top-secret engine room that had to be protected by US Marines from Adolf Hitler himself.