Why is the Sony Wonder Technology Lab Closed?

The Sony Wonder Technology Lab in New York, New York closed January 29, 2016. The closure appears to be related to Sony’s decision to move its headquarters to the Madison Square Park area.

What happened to Sony Wonder?

On March 13, 2007, Sony BMG announced that it was shutting down Sony Wonder to focus on its core music business. However, on June 20, 2007, it was announced that Sony Wonder became a division of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment as its kids’- and family-entertainment label.

Is Sony Wonder Open?

It might be helpful for you to know that Sony Wonder Technology Lab is open Tues-Sat 9:30-5:30, closed Sunday and Monday.

How much is Sony Wonder Technology Lab?

This four-story interactive museum is free to the public, however they recommend reserving tickets in advance (reservations are available up until Friday, January 22), but there are also a limited amount of walk-up tickets up for grabs. Some upcoming events (with reservations still available!)

When was Sony Wonder founded?

1991
Sony Wonder/Founded

Where is the Sony Technology Lab in New York?

The Technology Lab is housed in a four-story annex of the Sony Building in Midtown Manhattan, opening daily except on Mondays and public holidays. Admission is free and due to its popularity, an advance reservation is recommended to guarantee admission.

Where is the Sony Wonder Museum in NYC?

In many ways, the newly renovated Sony Wonder Technology Lab—Sony Corporation of America’s interactive, free-to-the-public museum in midtown Manhattan—reflects the evolution of our love affair with technology.

Why did Sony want to build the Sony Museum?

Sony wanted the museum to embody the “3 Cs,” emphasizing how technology helps us create, connect, and communicate. It also needed to showcase some of the world’s most advanced technologies—some of it not yet commercially available. And it needed to withstand the enthusiasm of more than 200,000 annual visitors, many of them schoolchildren.

Where is Sony’s headquarters in New York City?

Located at Sony’s New York City headquarters, there was no better place to experience the past, present, and future of our brand, than by walking into Sony Square NYC.