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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Ends Run In US

By: Sep. 05, 2011
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Harry Potter fans across the U.S. can still visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition and step inside the famous wizard's magical world, only through tonight at Discovery Times Square.

Tickets are available for purchase online at www.DiscoveryTS.com, at the Discovery Times Square box office (226 West 44th Street) or by calling (866) 987-9692.

The exhibition made its world premiere in Chicago in April 2009 before traveling on to Boston, Toronto and Seattle. Harry Potter: The Exhibition's stay in New York City serves as the tour's final North American stop before embarking on an international journey, kicking off in Sydney, Australia.

In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) created the 14,000-square-foot experiential exhibition, where visitors are able to visit dramatic displays inspired by the Hogwarts(TM) film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the films. Original artifacts from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows(TM) - Parts 1 and 2, including Helga Hufflepuff's gold cup, the sword of Gryffindor and the Invisibility Cloak, are on display, along with hundreds of original props and costumes from all of the previous Harry Potter films.

The exhibition requires a time-entry ticket and guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance to ensure the best date and time. General public admission to Harry Potter: The Exhibition is $26 for adults; $23.50 for seniors (65 and over) and $19.50 for children (4-12); children under 4 years of age are free. VIP passes are also available for $49.50. For additional information, please visit the website.

About Discovery Times Square

Discovery Times Square (DTS) is New York City's first large-scale exhibition center presenting visitors with limited-run, educational and immersive exhibit experiences while exploring the world's defining cultures, art, history and events. More than a museum, DTS has featured a renowned line-up of exhibitions including Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Leonardo Da Vinci's Workshop, King Tut: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs and now on display, Pompeii The Exhibit. Located at 226 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenues) in the crossroads of the world, Discovery Times Square is produced and managed by Running Subway Productions. Stay up-to-date with Discovery Times Square and find out more about the latest exhibitions by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

About Global Experience Specialists (GES)

Las Vegas-based Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a leading provider of exhibition, event, and retail marketing services. GES provides a wide range of services, including turn-key official show services, cutting-edge creative and design, marketing and measurement services - all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners with leading shows and brands, including the International CES, Spring Fair Birmingham, International Woodworking Fair, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, Bell Helicopter, Genzyme, L'Oreal, and Simon Property Group. For more information, visit www.ges.com.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.




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