A new soaring ride that gives participants a birds-eye view of New York City opened Wednesday in Times Square RiseNY, paired with museum exhibit galleries saluting iconic aspects of the city, officially opened with a star-studded celebration at 160 West 45th St.
Gallery highlights include: Madonnas hand-painted Keith Haring jacket; Bruce Springsteens guitar used while writing Born to Run; Ringo Starrs Beatles 1964 U.S. Tour drumhead; a Cab Calloway-worn suit; Bob Dylans guitar gifted by John Lennon. Also on display are the Notorious B.I.G.s worn tracksuit, Cardi Bs bodysuit, The Village People full costumes, Public Enemys M.P.E handwritten lyrics and Chuck Ds fitted Pirates cap.


RiseNY is a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory flying theater that takes riders of all ages on a thrilling sky-high tour of the Big Apple. Once on board and lifted 30 feet into the air, guests hang suspended, their feet dangling as they are whisked away on a sweeping journey over and through the citys unmatched skyline, landmarks and world-famous events, while inside a 180-degree, 40-foot projection dome featuring 8K aerial footage that simulates the sensation of flight.

Visitors can also enjoy a black and white re-creation of The Honeymooners kitchen and pretend to interview friends and family from behind the desk of a late-night talk show set. Also on display are set-worn costumes from some of TVs most iconic shows, including Seinfeld, and a talking Oscar the Grouch puppet (courtesy of Sesame Street).

Also taking center stage are Beyonces Bill Blass-designed gown and costumes from Broadway blockbusters Hamilton, Aladdin, The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King.

RiseNY will be open every day except Tuesdays. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The last tickets are sold 60 minutes prior to closing each day.

Tickets for RiseNY start at $24. Special prices are available for children (under 12 years of age), seniors over age 65, students (with student ID) and veterans and acting members of the military. Special savings are available for groups of 10 or more with advanced reservations.

For individual tickets and venue hours, visit the RiseNY website or the RiseNY box office.