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About Discovery Times Square Museum (Body Worlds)

Discovery Times Square Museum sits in the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant Times Square at 226 West 44th Street, a large 60,000-square-foot exhibition space that hosted major immersive and thematic showcases. While the Body Worlds exhibitions and other notable experiences illustrated the space’s gallery-style layout, the venue itself is now part of ongoing redevelopment activity in Times Square. This page provides an insider overview for visitors and locals seeking context, practical access information, and nearby hotel and dining options to plan your day in NYC.

Transit-rich and centrally located, the Discovery Times Square space has been tied to iconic exhibitions in its era and remains a reference point for how large-format, flexible exhibition environments can shape a visitor experience in NYC. Whether you’re researching past shows or planning a future field trip to the neighborhood, we’ve got you with reliable, no-fuss information.

Location: 226 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 — in the heart of Times Square. Accessible by multiple subway lines (A/C/E; N/Q/R/W; 1/2/3). Nearby parking options include various garages and street-accessible spots identified by parking apps. For visitors seeking a convenient stay, the area features several well-known hotels and dining options within walking distance.

Nearby hotel partner recommendations include the InterContinental New York Times Square and other Times Square properties, offering comfortable stays within close reach of the neighborhood’s dining and entertainment scene. For dining, there are numerous casual and family-friendly spots nearby, including fast-casual options and classic NYC eateries. While the discovery space has evolved over the years, the Times Square district remains a busy hub with easy transit, ample lodging, and diverse dining choices to suit different itineraries.

Note: The space originally opened in 2009, hosted exhibitions such as Body Worlds and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, and closed as a dedicated exhibition venue by 2016. Since then, the site has been involved in redevelopment discussions and has housed different tenants, including NatGeo Encounter from 2017 to 2020. If you’re planning a visit today, verify current use or programming with local listings or venue partners, and secure your tickets or bookings through trusted sources.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 226 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.
  • Venue type and capacity: large, flexible 60,000-square-foot exhibition space (not a dedicated theater; gallery-style layout).
  • Opened: June 24, 2009; Closed: September 2016.
  • Notable exhibitions hosted: Body Worlds, Star Wars: The Power of Costume, Vikings Exhibition, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, CSI: The Experience.
  • Later occupant: National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey opened in 2017 at 226 W 44th St and closed by 2020.
  • Current status: Discovery Times Square brand and its exhibitions are defunct; the space is part of ongoing Kushner-era retail/tenants redevelopment in Times Square.
  • Transit access: located in Times Square; accessible via multiple subway lines (A/C/E; N/Q/R/W; 1/2/3).
  • Parking: nearby garages and street-accessible parking options exist around Times Square (example options listed by parking apps).
  • Nearby hotels: InterContinental New York Times Square (300 W 44th St) among other Times Square properties.
  • Notable timeline: opened 2009, closed 2016; NatGeo Encounter opened 2017 and closed by 2020; space later sold/marketed for redevelopment.