Discovery Times Square facts for kids
Discovery Times Square (also known as Discovery TSX) was an exciting exhibition space in New York City. It opened on June 24, 2009, and closed in September 2016. This large venue had 60,000 square feet of space. It specialized in hosting amazing traveling exhibitions. Many tourists visiting Times Square loved to explore Discovery Times Square. It was a popular spot, like Madame Tussauds and Ripley's Believe It or Not!.
The space was operated by Discovery Communications. It was located in the basement of an old building in Times Square. This building used to be a printing plant. The main goal of Discovery Times Square was to create a home for big, exciting shows. These shows might have been too large or unique for other museums.
James Sanna was the President of Discovery Times Square. Jim Arnemann was the museum's director. Discovery Times Square closed without a public announcement in September 2016.
Past Exhibitions at Discovery Times Square
Discovery Times Square hosted many fascinating exhibitions over the years. Here are some of the popular shows that visitors enjoyed:
- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition (2009–2010) – This exhibit showed real items from the famous ship, the Titanic.
- Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia (2009) – Visitors could learn about ancient human history.
- Leonardo da Vinci’s Workshop (2009–2010) – This show explored the inventions and art of Leonardo da Vinci.
- King Tut (2010–2011) – An amazing exhibit about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, King Tut.
- Pompeii The Exhibit: Life and Death In The Shadows of Vesuvius (2011) – This exhibit showed what life was like in the ancient city of Pompeii.
- Harry Potter: The Exhibition (2011–2013) – Fans could step into the magical world of Harry Potter.
- Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Biblical Times (2011–2012) – This exhibit featured ancient scrolls.
- Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China's First Emperor (2012) – Visitors saw the incredible Terracotta Army from China.
- SPY: The Secret World of Espionage (2012–2013) – This show explored the world of spies and secret missions.
- SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure (2013) – An adventure into the world of pirates and sunken treasures.
- The Art of the Brick (2013–2014) – This exhibit featured amazing sculptures made entirely from LEGO bricks.
- Body Worlds: Pulse (2013–) – This exhibit showed the human body in a unique way.
- Marvel's Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N (2014–2016) – Fans could explore the world of Marvel's Avengers.
- The Hunger Games: The Exhibition (2015–2016) – This show brought the popular movie series to life.
- Star Wars and the Power of Costume (2015-2016) – An exhibit celebrating the costumes from the Star Wars films.
- The Vikings Exhibition (2016) – This show explored the history and culture of the Vikings.
