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Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. will soon open its doors at New York City's Discovery Times Square. The exhibit, a collaboration between Victory Hill Exhibitions, Marvel, NASA and the National Academy of Sciences, is perhaps the most ambitious and expensive production that's ever been put on at Discovery. It offers visitors an immersive tour of Marvel's universe and incorporates dozens of props from The Avengers , Captain America, and more. But the experience as a whole is what will stand out most to Marvel fans — even if you've never touched a comic and have only seen the movies.

Upon entering the exhibit, you're greeted by SHIELD agent Felix Blake, who invites you to temporarily join the squad's elite ranks. Visitors are each given a personal ID card that's used to activate various interactive games and scientific lessons placed throughout the show. Since real-life education is meant to be a theme of S.T.A.T.I.O.N., you'll learn how Thor’s hammer conducts electricity, what happens to Bruce Banner’s brain chemistry as he morphs into the Hulk, and so on. Luckily none of this feels forced or detracts from the overall presentation. The incredible atmosphere makes it feel as if you're actually touring the halls of SHIELD, and this is aided by the exhibit's refusal to break the fourth wall. For example, Loki's scepter made its way here only after being recovered from Stark Tower at the end of The Avengers. The full Chitauri on display was also "captured" as part of that battle and encased in a sealed chamber. Small touches like these and meticulous attention to detail make the exhibit feel all the more alive and somehow real.

If you're a Marvel fan, this one's not to be missed. Unfortunately, we can't say exactly when you'll be able to visit. After the press was offered a tour on Thursday evening, the exhibit was scheduled to open on Friday — but that's now been pushed back due to some last minute technical problems. You can visit Discovery Time Square's website for the latest on when the public will be welcomed in. For now, enjoy the photo tour below.

Grid View Upon entering the exhibit, visitors are greeted by SHIELD agent Felix Blake greets. His welcoming message ends with a stern warning: "Don't break anything."

Staffers at the S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibit are of course dressed to fit in with their superhero surroundings.

This atmosphere was made possible by plenty of extensive planning — and lots of money.

This room offers a video briefing of the exhibit's storyline, but we won't spoil anything for you here.

A young Marvelite is quickly captivated by the experience.

Agents are everywhere throughout the exhibit to help steer you along.

It almost feels like you're on a movie set for the entire duration of the exhibit.

One interactive lesson demonstrates the effect of gamma radiation on Bruce Banner, also known as The Hulk.

The attention to detail helps make S.T.A.T.I.O.N. feel spectacularly immersive.

If you've seen Captain America: The First Avenger , this chamber should look very familiar.

It's the Vita-Ray chamber that transformed ordinary Steve Rogers into America's hero.

Various props from the Captain America films are showcased here.

The Strategic Scientific Reserve's lights the floor of Cap's wing.

He's Captain America, so naturally the stars and stripes are on full display.

Who wouldn't want to see Captain America take to the boxing ring?

Captain America memorabilia — both new and old — is everywhere.

Have you done enough? Imitators beware.

The exhibit lets you get up close with movie props and take in the small details.

Captain America's war-torn vintage shield has seen its share of action.

Easily one of the exhibit's standouts is this full Captain America costume, with his trusty shield nearby.

You've never seen the Captain's outfit quite like this.



Another interactive test lets you compare your strength to Captain America's. (Spoiler: you'll lose handily. Every time.)

This Lethal Enforcers -style game forces you to distinguish enemies from allies in quick succession.

The exhibit does a good job with layout and keeps you moving along.

By now you've seen agent Phil Coulson both in films and on ABC.

By the end of this section, you'll have a better understanding of the "science" behind Bruce Banner's Hulk transformation.



Dr. Selvig's ominous-looking containment device for the Tesseract.

Marvel and NASA want to both teach and entertain visitors.

From one bright corridor onto something much darker.

Make sure to have your ID badge within close reach at all times.

Another highlight is Thor's costume.

Loki's helmet and scepter, recovered after the conclusion of The Avengers.

Loki wields a powerful and dangerous weapon.

That's one mean-looking Chitauri.

A fan captures the moment with her iPhone.

The Chitauri looks even more menacing from this angle.

A captured hydra soldier alongside his weapons.

A fallen hydra soldier's weapon.

Iron Man awaits at the exhibit's conclusion.

Exit through the gift shop.



