Star Wars Activities For Kids in NYC

Star Wars mania has officially hit New York City with the arrival of STAR WARS™ AND THE POWER OF COSTUME at Discovery Times Square and the new franchise installment, Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, coming out next month.

Here's where you can get in on the intergalactic fun!  

STAR WARS™ AND THE POWER OF COSTUME The Exhibition at Discovery Times Square 

Star Wars fans, young and old, will get a kick out of this new exhibit which features 70 hand-crafted costumes from the beloved franchise. You can get a close look at Darth Vader's black mask and Princess Leia's gold bikini and even get the backstory on how the costumes were created. Turns out, Darth Vader went through quite the transition to become the scary figure we are all familiar with.

The exhibit is great for kids because of its interactive elements. You can actually touch fabric samples from the costumes and a few buttons along the exhibit light up lightsabers. Add iPads and motion-capture screens where you can transform into one of the characters, to the mix, and your kids are sure to have an out-of this-world experience.

Adults will enjoy the nuggets of information that accompany the costumes. You can find out the inspiration for each character's outfit. For instance, did you know that Hans Solo's costume was inspired by movie westerns? And that C-3PO was inspired by the movie Metropolis? Incredible! 

The exhibit will run through Sept. 2016, so you have some time.

Discovery Times Square is located at 226 West 44th Street. The hours are Sunday–Tuesday: 10AM-7PM, Wednesday–Thursday: 10AM-8PM, Friday–Saturday: 10AM - 9PM. Final Entry is 45 minutes prior to closing. For more information call 866-987-9692 or email, [email protected]. discoverytsx.com/star-wars-exhibition