National Geographic Encounter
National Geographic Encounter, also known as Ocean Odyssey due to its inaugural exhibit,The Times Square Building, leased from the Kushner Companies.[2] It was operated in partnership with SPE Partners and Times Square Attractions Live.[3]
The 60,000 square foot space made use of technology to create a virtual ocean experience. Among the sources for the content were more than one thousand original photographs of the Solomon Islands.[4]
The museum did not reopen following its closure due to COVID-19.[5]
References
- ^ Pogue, David (2017-11-02). "Nat Geo's Ocean Odyssey in Times Square: Moments of awe for $40". Yahoo! Finance. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ Dunlap, David W. (2017-05-04). "An Ocean Beckons Where Newspapers Once Streamed". New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "National Geographic is bringing sharks to Times Square". 29 June 2016.
- ^ Levine, Arthur (2018-01-31). "Go on an Ocean Odyssey in Times Square with National Geographic". Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Kushner Likely Walking Away From Times Square Retail As Foreclosure Progresses". Forbes. No. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.