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Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Midtown East, Manhattan

Miniso Yoyo Art Exhibition at Grand Central Terminal

A 40-foot YOYO towers over Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall with 50 life-sized plush figures — MINISO's free art takeover hits its final days.

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Grand Central's landmarked Vanderbilt Hall has hosted plenty of pop-ups, but rarely one this photogenic: a four-story plush character looming under the chandeliers, ringed by 50 life-sized YOYO figures in wildly different artist-designed treatments. It's free, no RSVP, and sits right on top of a subway hub — the lowest-effort viral photo op in Midtown. With the run closing within days, this is the last window to catch it.

What to expect

A walk-through installation of colorful, interactive character displays built for photos — the giant centerpiece plus dozens of individually styled figures, with collab pieces from artists and fan communities. Expect selfie queues at the most popular figures, especially around lunch and after work.

Good to know

  • Free with no RSVP — walk right into Vanderbilt Hall off 42nd St
  • 4/5/6/7/S to Grand Central-42 St; the hall is beside the main concourse
  • Mornings are quietest for clean photos
  • It's a quick 15-30 minute visit — pair with the terminal's food hall
  • Kids love it; strollers are fine in the hall
  • This is the run's final week — don't sit on it

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Common questions

Is the MINISO YOYO exhibition free?

Yes — it's a free public exhibition in Grand Central's Vanderbilt Hall with no RSVP required for general entry.

How long does it take to see?

Most visitors spend 15-30 minutes wandering the figures and grabbing photos — easy to fold into a commute or Midtown errand.

When does it close?

The exhibition wraps its run in mid-July — this is its final week, so go soon.

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