Name: Discovery Times Square Museum (Star Wars)
Address: US

Discovery Times Square Museum was a premier exhibition space in the heart of Manhattan, offering 60,000 square feet of rotating traveling exhibitions in the vibrant Times Square district. Located at 226 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, it opened to the public in June 2009 and hosted a range of immersive experiences—from Titanic artifacts to the Star Wars: Power of Costume East Coast premiere. Though the site closed in September 2016, it remains a notable chapter in New York’s exhibition history. If you’re planning a visit to similar experiences in NYC, we’ve got you covered with practical details on getting there, parking, and nearby places to stay and dine.

Note: The venue is no longer operating as Discovery Times Square. For fans and visitors seeking current NYC exhibition experiences, we provide context on transportation, accessibility, and surrounding amenities to help you choose alternative venues and experiences in the Times Square area.

Transportation to the Times Square area is convenient via multiple subway lines (A/C/E; 1/2/3/7; N/R/S) with easy access from Times Square–42nd Street. Parking options are available in nearby garages, with SpotHero listing multiple Times Square parking options for quick, hassle-free arrivals. While Discovery Times Square no longer hosts exhibitions, the surrounding neighborhood retains a rich ecosystem of dining and lodging choices. Hotels like the Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway) and other Times Square properties provide a range of accommodations for visitors planning museum experiences or Broadway outings. When you’re seeking similar interactive experiences in NYC, consider current venues that showcase immersive exhibits and blockbuster exhibitions, with easy transit access and nearby amenities.

Venue Details

226 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Exhibition space / traveling exhibitions venue
Approximately 60,000 square feet of exhibition space
June 24, 2009
Closed: September 2016 (Labor Day 2016)
Notable Past Exhibitions: Star Wars and the Power of Costume (East Coast premiere), Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Harry Potter: The Exhibition, CSI: The Experience, Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Vikings, Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.

Accessibility & Seating

Seating: Seating chart not published; venue accommodated traveling exhibitions rather than a fixed seating layout.
Accessibility: Central Manhattan location with street-level access and close proximity to transit options; for specific accessibility features at future exhibitions, check with venue operators or current event hosts.

Parking

Nearby Options: Several parking garages within walking distance in the Times Square area. For real-time availability and pricing, consider using SpotHero or other parking apps to reserve a spot in advance.

Transit & Getting Here

Subway Access: A/C/E lines and 1/2/3/7 lines serve nearby corridors; N/R/S lines also provide convenient access. The venue lies within a short walk of Times Square–42nd Street station.
Walking/Biking: Central Midtown foot traffic is common; bike lanes and bike-share stations are available in the area.

Nearby Hotels

Nearby Restaurants & Dining (Affiliate Recommendations)

Chelsea Market
Times Square-area eateries with quick-service and sit-down options; verify hours when planning shows or exhibitions.
We recommend checking our affiliate partners for curated hotel-and-dine packages near Times Square to complete your visit.

What’s Next

The Discovery Times Square site is closed with no official rebranding or successor venue announced. If you’re exploring similar experiences in New York City, we can help you find current exhibitions and venues with comparable scale and appeal, along with transit-friendly access and nearby lodging options.

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