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PHOTOS: Inside the whimsical Balloon Story pop-up exhibit in NYC

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Get an inside look at the fun Balloon Story pop-up exhibit ahead of opening weekend at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. The immersive, walkthrough exhibit features rooms filled with large-scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures, monuments, selfie backdrops and more. Balloon Story is open to the public from July 3 to Aug. 24, 2024.

The Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A look at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The Eiffel Tower created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News The Eiffel Tower created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A giant sized Statue of Liberty created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant sized Statue of Liberty created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A giant sized shark created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant-sized shark created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A giant sized tiger and zebra created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant-sized tiger and zebra created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A giant sized peacock created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant-sized peacock created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A look at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A look at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A look at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A seflie area at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A selfie area at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
An balloon Inuit person with balloon igloo and fire at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A balloon Inuit person with a balloon igloo and fire at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A look at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The face of a giant sized parrot created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News The face of a giant-sized parrot created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
Polar bears created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News Polar bears created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A scene from outer space created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A scene from outer space created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
World monuments created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News World monuments created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A giant sized Sphinx created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant sized Sphinx created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City.
A giant sized elephant created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant sized elephant created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City.
A scene from under the ocean created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A scene from under the ocean created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City.
A giant sized American Eagle created from balloons greets visitors to the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant-sized American Eagle created from balloons greets visitors to the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
Artist, Sarit Nice, creates a dress out of balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News Artist Sarit Nice creates a dress out of balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A diver floats through a sea created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A diver floats through a sea created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A scene from Egypt created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A scene from Egypt created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
A giant sized American Eagle created from balloons greets visitors to the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News A giant-sized American Eagle created from balloons greets visitors to the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
The face of a giant sized monkey created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024 in New York City. The walk through exhibit features rooms filled large scale balloon sculptures of animals, sea creatures and monuments from around the world. Visitors can also take selfies in Instagramable balloon back drops. Balloon Story opens on July 3 and goes until August 24, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)
Andrew Schwartz/New York Daily News The face of a giant-sized monkey created from balloons at the Balloon Story exhibit inside the Park Avenue Armory on July 2, 2024, in New York City.
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