Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Moynihan Train Hall is the magnificent expansion of Penn Station, located across from the original station in the historic James A. Farley Post Office Building on Eighth Avenue. Opened in 2021, the hall features a stunning glass-and-steel skylight that floods the 255,000-square-foot space with natural light, creating a dramatic contrast to the cramped original Penn Station. The hall serves Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road passengers, with waiting areas, ticketing, and retail shops. The design incorporates preserved elements of the post office, such as the original marble floors and columns, alongside modern amenities. Visitors can admire the public art installations, including a large-scale mural by Kehinde Wiley. The hall connects directly to the subway and New Jersey Transit via underground passages. It has quickly become a beloved civic space, offering a sense of grandeur that the original Penn Station lost.

Don't miss

• The soaring 92-foot-high skylight spanning the main concourse
• The preserved Beaux-Arts architecture of the Farley Post Office
• Public art installations, including 'The Deliverance of Mankind' by Kehinde Wiley
• The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge for premium passengers
• The connection to the original Penn Station platforms and subway

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Cheapest way inMuseum of the City of New York General Admission Ticket4.4★ · 102 travelers1–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →Most bookedNYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket4.4★ · 7,289 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$48 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleSecrets of Grand Central Terminal and/or Penn Station - Private5★ · 23 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$225 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• The hall connects to the subway and NJ Transit via underground passages; follow signs.
• Dining options include Shake Shack, Magnolia Bakery, and a food hall.
• The skylight and architecture make for great photos; avoid using flash near ticket counters.
• Retail shops include a bookstore, clothing stores, and convenience shops.

A bit of history

Moynihan Train Hall is named after Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who advocated for transforming the Farley Post Office into a train station. The building, completed in 1912, was designed by McKim, Mead & White. The train hall opened on January 1, 2021, as part of a $1.6 billion project.