National Geographic Encounter, also known as Ocean Odyssey due to its inaugural exhibit,[1] Times Square was an exploration of the oceans attraction operated under license from National Geographic. It was located in the former printing area of what once was 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
edit- ^ 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.