Exhibitions in New York City
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- JUDY N3 contributionsIf you are a Harry Potter fan this store is for you! Just like the store in Universal but a bit smaller. So, therefore very crowded!! And New York crowded is a thing!!. But overall it was fun!Written 12 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tinylassSheffield, UK6,392 contributionsFree to visit but you need to book tickets. We walked from Times Square which took about 30 minutes and then got a taxi back. We visited at 10pm on a Saturday night. It was quiet when we arrived which meant we got to see it better. It was a large area lit by thousands of colour changing lights, and against the back drop of the river and high rise buildings along with a clear sky, it was a very peaceful and lovely wander!Written 28 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SteveOSNew York City, NY79 contributionsShow is great as always, but at box office, our “digital” promotions from LIRR were not acceptable and printed copy was needed beware!Written 2 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- djaungst66Philadelphia, PA603 contributionsWhile the exhibit was a good oversight of the tragic sinking of the Titanic, the exhibit lacked authenticity as majority of artifacts were from other ships within the White Star Line. Having seen "The Titanic Artifact Exhibit – Showcasing more than 300 Legendary Artifacts" at the Franklin Institute (Philadelphia) in 2012, perhaps my expectations were too steep. Staff were kind and provided assistance when asked, but felt overall exhibit a little lackluster.Written 19 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dawn LNew York City, NY20 contributionsI came with my boyfriend and his parents. We were really excited to come but weren’t really sure what to expect. To say the least, it was disappointing.
Pros
Short line to get in even though we arrived at 5:30pm. It was a bit crowded but it wasn’t too bad. The light displays and animations were very well put together. Clearly, they put a lot of time and effort into creating this. No complaints whatsoever. There were plenty of port a potties but only one working sink. Food vendors were all local. There were American food, Spanish (empanadas), bubble tea, donuts, t-swirl crepes, ceviche, Cambodian, baos, Italian, and a cocktail bar. Prices were also decent and didn’t have to fight anyone for a table (all standing).
Cons
Parking is difficult. It was also expensive to park in the lot, Trains weren’t any better. The 7 train is horrendous no matter what time of day it is. The ball pit was cute but wow was there a long line (kids only). There were two interactive displays. One was a seesaw and a set of swings but long line. The other one was riding cars that looked like dinosaurs. Kids were just riding around in the parking lot, no boundaries, right by the exit where people were leaving.
I am giving this event 3 stars ultimately because it was a very poor representation of the Chinese culture. All the tents had little vendors with Chinese writing, Chinese ornaments, and that was really it. The only thing that was really cool was the candied strawberries. The entertainment was disgusting. Again, a grossly inaccurate representation of the Chinese culture and how we celebrate Chinese New Year. The music was uncensored (American racial slurs, profanity). Teenage girls scantly dressed and dancing way inappropriately for a family event. Don’t waste your money. There is a way to represent Asian culture without degrading oneself and the culture.Written 11 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mariedesjardinsPrince George, Canada7,296 contributionsI enjoyed checking out this unique exhibit while visiting New York in August. It was very fun, colourful, and innovative. The high-flying exhibit is suitable for visitors of all ages.Written 14 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NatashaGRLong Island, NY439 contributionsDefinitely something to do if you’re willing to spend the money. It’s just moving images of his paintings illuminated on a wall. There’s two large rooms that display about an hour of his work. I was a little disappointed. The gift shop display was just as big as the film rooms. You get free posters and they offer a cushion if you wish to sit on the floor-seating is very limited.Written 27 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hannah LNewton, MA2 contributionsThey run an extremely unethical business with a bait and switch strategy. Do not trust any of their online orders. They will claim that you ordered the "international" version of the item you want and try to upcharge you for the actual item.Written 26 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Reece4 contributionsIn December I visited the city with friends and we were so excited when we booked this experience. Based on the Instagram videos and pictures we were sure it was going to be just the thing needed to put us in the Christmas spirit!
As we got closer to the date and did a little more research we started to get concerned, as we read multiple negative reviews that just kept popping up. That said, we decided we wanted to form our own opinion and kept our reservation.
As we arrived at the pier a rat ran across the walkway which should have been an omen of things to come. But its New York City and the rats live here were just visitors so what right did we have to judge. Anyway, we got there early and the staff did accommodate us and sat us immediately in our “private” igloo.
Well…the private igloo isn’t private. The book in time blocks and you have to share the igloo with other patrons. It is also a very small space.
Also if you love the smell of raw fish then this is the place to be! We totally understand it’s located on a pier but people aren’t deep sea fishing and skinning their catches on the Hudson in December. Strike 2.
The heater barely worked and the food was not good. For over $300 we could have enjoyed a beautiful steak dinner, inside next to a fireplace and not offending our olfactory senses.
Also be wary of the advertised attractions and carousel! It takes a minute and a half to walk around the exhibits and the carousel is a coin operated mini ride which I am sure would thrill the little kiddos but looked kind of sketchy.
Maybe if we were there with younger kids we could have seen past all of this but ultimately we were truly disappointed.
IfWritten 15 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NYCYoungGranNew York City, NY24 contributionsTwice a year (usually in May and July), the sunset is exactly aligned with Manhattan’s street grid. This amazing sunset was coined, “Manhattanhedge” by the astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium (at the Museum of Natural History), Neil deGrasse Tyson. The best views are at the widest cross streets. (14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 59th Streets). However viewers can only safely stand in the street at 14th Street and Ave C (because 14th Street between Avenues C and D is blocked by Con Edison.) Thus, if weather is good (not cloudy or raining), viewers can photograph an amazing sunset from the furthest eastern point. (14th Street is the longest of all cross (east-west) Manhattan streets. Pay attention to the news to find out the exact time. Arrive early to get your viewing spot. Please don’t tell anyone a locale gave you this tip!Written 9 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
