Grand Central Terminal

Name: Grand Central Terminal
Telephone: +12123402583

New York, 🇺🇸 United States

Historic Beaux-Arts train station and major transportation hub known for its iconic architecture, celestial ceiling, and role as a filming location. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00
Tuesday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00
Wednesday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00
Thursday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00
Friday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00
Saturday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00
Sunday	12:00 AM–2:00 AM, 5:15 AM–24:00

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Completed in 1913 and designed by Reed and Stem and Warren and Wetmore, this terminal is an architectural landmark showcasing impressive Beaux-Arts style. It features a celestial starry sky ceiling and an iconic clock that have become symbols of the building. Serving as a major commuter hub, it integrates underground and surface-level train services.

The terminal houses a variety of shops and restaurants within its structure, blending transit functions with vibrant commercial activity. It is recognized as a cultural heritage site and is fully wheelchair accessible. The terminal has also been featured extensively in popular culture as a filming location.

Millions of people pass through the terminal annually, attracted by its architectural grandeur and historical significance. It remains an active station and a notable example of early 20th-century railway terminal design.