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This morning, Warner Brothers Consumer Products and Becker Group announced Harry Potter: The Exhibition, "a state-of-the-art exhibition highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling's beloved book series."
According to the press release, the exhibition will span 10,000 square feet and host "elaborate displays of authentic costumes, props and artifacts from popular environments featured in the films."
The tour will begin in Spring of 2009. Exact dates and locations will be forthcoming, but they recommend keeping an eye on the official exhibition site. We'll update you with more as we know it!
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04-25-2008
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UPDATE: Video of this morning's announcement is now available via MyFox Chicago. In it, the Phelps twins take part in the announcement. Thanks, Lauren!
UPDATE 2: Another video of the press conference, this time from NBC.
Warner Brothers has just passed along a press release officially announcing Harry Potter: the Exhibition's international tour. It will be opening in Chicago on April 30th, 2009 at the Museum of Science and Industry:
“We are proud to present this unique exhibition, which captures the magic of Harry Potter and will give fans of all ages a front row seat to some of the most iconic artifacts and scenic elements from the beloved films,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are pleased to debut this very special exhibit in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry.”
“Since 2000, when we began production on the adaptation of the first of Jo Rowling’s remarkable books, we have had the great privilege of working with some of the most talented artists and craftsman in the world,” said David Heyman, the producer of the Harry Potter films. “We are delighted that fans will finally have the opportunity to see, in person, some of their favorite props and costumes. We are looking forward to audiences enjoying the care, creativity and attention to detail involved in their making, just as we do each and every day on set.”
Tickets are now on sale, exclusively at the museum's website. Combination admission into the Museum and Harry Potter: The Exhibition during the day is $26 for adults; $25 for seniors and $19 for children ages 3-11. After the Museum closes, evening hour tickets are $18 for adults and seniors and $15 for children ages 3-11.
WB also released three pictures: concept sketch of Great Hall exhibit, concept sketch of Common Room exhibit, promotional poster for Chicago opening.
Sources say that the Phelps twins will be present for the official announcement at the museum. We'll update you if any pics or video become available!
Read the full press release at the link below!
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12-11-2008
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The official Harry Potter website has been updated with a cool new sweepstakes where you and three friends can win a trip to the grand opening of Harry Potter: the Exhibition in Chicago!
It's a simple enter-to-win content: just click here and fill out the information required. You must be 13 or older and live within the contiguous United States to be eligible. The contest closes on March 23rd, with the winner being chosen around April 1st.
Thanks to myself being bored and browsing HarryPotter.com for the tip.
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02-25-2009
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Warner Bros. has let us know that the first artifact in Harry Potter: The Exhibition has arrived! The "Flying Ford Anglia" as seen in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has arrived for display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago – the first of more than 200 costumes, artifacts and props that will arrive at the museum for the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition.
You can see a photo of the Ford Anglia arriving in Chicago in the photo gallery of the Official Harry Potter widget by going here.
Posted by Micah
03-18-2009
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The Museum of Science and Industry's website, where Harry Potter: the Exhibition will be making its grand premiere in just under a week, has been updated with a few photos from the exhibit.
You can see the pics and read more info at this link. They depict some areas of the exhibit modeled after Hagrid's Hut, the Gryffindor commonroom, and a Quidditch viewing stand.
MuggleNet staff member Eric will be attending a special preview of the exhibit the night before it opens, and he'll be filing a report on our site soon after. Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the news!
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04-25-2009
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UPDATE: There was a problem with the link to the first report - it actually went to the second report. Both links are both now working: Report 1 | Report 2.
As we all know, the grand opening of Harry Potter: the Exhibition in Chicago is quickly approaching. MuggleNet staff member Eric will be visiting the exhibit in a couple days to provide fans with a full report, but today we have two great first looks from fans who are members of the museum and received a sneak peek.
MuggleNet reader Heather filed a lengthy walk through of the exhibit for us and describes all of the great details that have gone into this project:
Rounding the corner, a group of portraits used as part of the set on the films greets you - literally, greets you. Some sigh and smile, while others partake in whatever activity they're painted doing (my favorite was the portrait of lovers on a swing in a cemetery), and some are as silent as ones in the muggle world. The Fat Lady tries to impress you with her vocal talents as you pass through her archway into the Gryffindor Common Room.
We also have this report from MuggleNet reader Selena, who describes the exhibit as a "must" for any Harry Potter fan. She also provides details about what exactly you'll get to see.
Thanks again to both girls for the reports! For more information on the exhibit, including how to obtain tickets, click here.
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04-27-2009
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USA Today has an inside look at Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Chicago, including a great new video walkthrough. The article describes the many featured props and costumes in the tour:
Harry Potter: The Exhibition takes visitors from the Hogwarts Express train platform through the Gryffindor common room, classrooms, the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest and Hagrid's hut. The tour is populated with creatures from the seven novels by J.K. Rowling and six Potter movies: life-sized centaurs, Buckbeak the hippogriff, dementors, thestrals and Dobby the house elf.
Read the whole article here.
Make sure to check out the video tour about half way down the page!
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04-28-2009
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On Thursday April 30th at 9:30am CDT, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL will open its doors to Harry Potter: The Exhibition for the public!
Our website was one of few to get a preview Wednesday afternoon of the exhibit, followed by a roundtable discussion with its creators. I was on location and have compiled this report of events and sights to behold within.
Over 3,000 man-hours have been put into the setup and transfer of all original artifacts from the Harry Potter films, straight from the studios at Leavesden. The exhibition will remain in Chicago until the end of September where it will then move on to another, as-of-yet kept secret location somewhere on the globe. The exhibit was created by Exhibitgroup/Giltspur in association with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and is a definite must-see for all Harry Potter fans.
If you check out the exhibit, we hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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04-29-2009
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Posted by Micah
05-01-2009
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BND.com is reporting that the Museum of Science and Industry of Chicago set a new attendance record on June 19th with 19,995 attendees. It is the highest single-day attendance in 10 years!
Who's to thank? The Museum offered free admission that day to commemorate their 76th anniversary, which brought additional crowds out to see Harry Potter: the Exhibition.
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06-24-2009
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MSI Chicago has announced that the hours for Harry Potter: the Exhibition have been extended through the end of its run:
Harry Potter: The Exhibition has extended its hours in its final weeks at the Museum of Science and Industry, in response to recent sold-out weekends. The exhibition—which made its world premiere at the Museum in April 2009—will close on September 27, 2009. Beginning Friday, September 18, the Museum will offer extended exhibit hours until midnight on both Friday and Saturday nights though the exhibition’s closing date, September 27.
“Hundreds of thousands of Harry Potter fans have been captivated by this exhibition, and by extending our weekend hours, we hope many more will have the opportunity to do so before it leaves Chicago,” said David Mosena, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of Science and Industry.
After Chicago, the Exhibition will then move to Boston for an October 25th opening!
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09-15-2009
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UPDATE: Haley sent us a picture of her with the horse in Boston! Thanks again, Haley!
As most know, the Potter Exhibition is currently wrapping up its time in Chicago and will soon move to Boston for an October 25th opening at the Museum of Science.
Thanks to MuggleNet reader Haley for letting us know that the first piece of the Exhibit has arrived at the Museum to promote the Exhibition! She writes:
I went to the Museum of Science in Boston last night, and lo and behold, there was Ron's knight from SS in the middle of the lobby. The exhibit might not be there yet, but it's coming!
If you're in the Boston area, go check it out!
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09-22-2009
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Matt Lewis will participate in a roundtable press conference for Harry Potter: The Exhibition this Thursday at the Boston Museum of Science.
The Exhibition is set to open this coming Sunday, Oct. 25. MuggleNet will be there to cover all the events on Thursday!
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10-20-2009
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Posted by Micah
07-22-2009
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With the recent move to Boston, Warner Bros. has sent along a brand-new video tour of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Actor Matthew Lewis, who attended the special press event last Thursday, and was the first to tour the exhibit, talks about some of the cool features.
The video also includes interviews with Executive Vice President, Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Karen McTier and President, Branded Entertainment at Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, Eddie Newquist.
Check out the video right here! Additionally, MuggleNet staffer Kat attended the Boston press event last week and took over 75 great photos! For an in-depth review of the Exhibition, read Eric's Chicago review.
The exhibition opened to the public at The Boston Museum of Science on Sunday, October 25 and will remain in Boston through Sunday, February 21. Been to the exhibition in Chicago? Going while it is Boston? Let us know what you think!
Posted by Micah
10-26-2009
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UPDATE: 83 beauitful, high-res photos from the exhibit can now be seen starting right here!
Deathly Hallows notes from the fansite Exhibition interview with Matt Lewis:
- Matt has the script for Part 2 and will begin shooting next week.
- "The scale of it is enormous," he says of Part 2.
- Neville is "a bloody and battered resistance leader - a battle hardened veteran."
The East Coast premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens in Boston, MA on Sunday October 25, 2009. MuggleNet staff member Kat was able to preview the Exhibition this afternoon and also attended a roundtable discussion with actor Matthew Lewis.
We learned that Matt goes back to work for Deathly Hallows next week and will be filming the final battle scenes soon.
Matt also said that after seeing his own dancing shoes in the exhibition he recalled a scene that had been cut from filming in Goblet of Fire...
"I can't dance. They told me Neville is a good dancer. My partner was Bonnie, Ginny Weasley, and we learned the waltz. Which wasn't too difficult, I was okay with the waltz. You follow it back, to the side, back, to the side. That's easy, I can do that. Then we had to learn a tango. Now you see the other guys, like Dan & Rupert, they were fine because they were told they were supposed to be rubbish. It was supposed to be uncomfortable. Neville however was supposed to look like Fred Astaire. And so we did this tango, and we spent months on this tango and you know I have got two left feet. It was totally embarassing and Bonnie was probably cringing herself, but she was pretty good. And then we never even shot it, we never even did it. We never even got around to filming it. So that reminded me, with the dancing shoes."
Read Eric's full report from Chicago for a more in depth look at the Exhibition.
Posted by Kat
10-22-2009
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This morning Warner Brothes announced the next stop for Harry Potter: the Exhibition! It will be moving to the Ontario Science Centre and will open on April 9th, 2010. From the press release:
The Ontario Science Centre is the first and only Canadian venue to host Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which made its highly successful global debut at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry in April 2009. The exhibition is currently on display at the Museum of Science, Boston.
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur created the 14,000 square foot (1,300 square metre) exhibition in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Harry Potter: The Exhibition offers fans a firsthand view of authentic artifacts displayed in detailed settings inspired by the film sets, including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut, the Gryffindor™ common room, and more. The exhibition will also include costumes and props from the upcoming installments of the Harry Potter film series, once production of these films has been completed.
The Exhibition will be in Toronto until August 22nd, 2010. Tickets are on sale now - click here to purchase!
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12-08-2009
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If you're in the Boston area and still looking for a reason to check out Harry Potter: the Exhibition, here's another one!
The exhibit's time at the Boston Museum of Science will be extended one week to February 28th.
The exhibit will also have extended hours to accomodate as many fans as possible.
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01-25-2010
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Good news for our Canadian friends. James and Oliver Phelps, the actors who portray the Weasley Twins in the Harry Potter films, will be attending the Harry Potter: The Exhibition Media Preview event being held at The Ontario Science Center on April 8, 2010.
The Exhibition opens to the public on April 9 and features hundreds of authentic props and costumes from the Harry Potter films, all displayed in immersive settings inspired by the film sets - including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor common room.
This is the third leg of The Exhibition already having stopped in Chicago and Boston. Check out this link to view all the information available about the Exhibition.
Do you plan on attending this Exhibition show in Canada? Leave us your comments here.
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James and Oliver Phelps - the actors who portray the Weasley Twins - opened the Harry Potter Exhibit at the Ontario Science Center in Canada earlier today.
The Exhibit has been a large success at its previous venues in both Chicago and Boston. Harry Potter fans will be able to enjoy the actual props, costumes, and sets used during the making of the films, along with 'various surprises' according to Eddie Newquist, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Global Experience Specialists, Inc
For hours and ticket prices go to the Ontario Science Centre website here.
We will have a full report of today’s events shortly from MuggleNet staff member Shana who attended today's press event.
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The Ontario Science Centre is hosting Harry Potter: The Exhibition - the touring movie prop exhibit that just opened yesterday in Canada.
Check out this video from the premiere, including interviews with Oliver and James Phelps!
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04-09-2010
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MuggleNet staff member Shana had a chance to attend the press event for the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Toronto earlier this week. You can now read a full report and see photos from the event at the Ontario Science Centre. The recap includes touring the exhibition itself, a Q&A with its creators as well as an interview with special guests James and Oliver Phelps.
While the two kept quiet on their involvement with the Wizarding World theme park and Deathly Hallows filming, they did answer some other interesting questions:
- Their favorite Harry Potter book is Prisoner of Azkaban
- James' specific favorite joke shop item was the Puking Pasties, while Oliver preferred the Nose-Biting Teacups
- James' favorite magical creature was the dragon, Oliver's was the phoenix
- James' favorite scene to film in the movies was the Yule Ball scene because of the decoration of the Great Hall and the fact that they had to learn how to waltz
- Oliver's favorite scene to film was their first scene on Platform 9 & 3/4
Additionally, the Phelps twins spoke with The Globe and Mail, where they discussed growing up as part of the Potter franchise.
Posted by Micah
04-11-2010
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UPDATE: Warner Brothers has passed along photos from today's announcement, which featured Matthew Lewis at the museum in Seattle:
- Matt watches confetti fall with Potter fans
- Matt poses with a Gryffindor cloak
- Matt points his wand at the camera
- Matt and a group of children
Confirming yesterday's rumors, Warner Brothers today announced the fourth and final North American stop for Harry Potter: The Exhibition:
Soon Harry Potter fans in Seattle will get the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which opens at Pacific Science Center on October 23, 2010. Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 14 at 9 a.m. Museum members can take advantage of a special pre-sale opportunity beginning at noon on August 10 through 9 a.m. on August 14. Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in the film series, was on hand today at the Pacific Science Center to kick off the announcement.
In the exhibit, guests will be able to experience dramatic displays inspired by the Harry Potter film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the films. Harry Potter: The Exhibition will run in Seattle through January 30, 2011
The press release goes on to reveal that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 will be screening at this museum's IMAX theater when the film opens on November 19th. For more details concerning the Seattle Exhibition stop, visit the Pacific Science Center's website!
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08-10-2010
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The Seattle leg of Harry Potter: The Exhibition has been extended until Feb. 13, according to The Seattle Times. It was originally slated to close Jan. 30.
"The exhibition, which debuted in Chicago in April 2009, fills 10,000 square feet with more than 400 artifacts from the film series — costumes, set pieces and props, such as Harry's wand. Visitors are first greeted by a "sorting hat" and clips from the movies are played on monitors throughout."
Will you be visiting the Pacific Science Center for the exhibit's last U.S. stop?
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01-06-2011
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UPDATE: Warner Bros. has released the following two promotional photos: NYC Children Celebrate Exhibition and Discovery Times Square Marquee.
Though it was originally set for just four cities in the United States, Warner Brothers today announced that Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be opening in New York City on April 5th! From the press release:
The previously unscheduled stop in New York City will serve as the tour's final North American destination before going international. Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased online at DiscoveryTS.com, at the Discovery Times Square box office (226 West 44th Street) or by calling (866) 987-9692.
In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) created the 14,000-square-foot experiential exhibition, where visitors will be able to visit dramatic displays inspired by the Hogwarts film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the films. Original artifacts from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, will be on display, along with hundreds of original props and costumes from all of the previous Harry Potter films.
Visit the Exhibition website for more information. Will you be going?
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03-10-2011
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Warner Brothers has just announced that Harry Potter: The Exhibition in New York City will be holding a special Sneek Peek Weekend before the official opening!
The Weekend will take place Friday, April 1st through Sunday 3rd. The Exhibition will then be closed until the Grand Opening on April 5th.
If you'd like to be one of the first people to check out The Exhibition, click here to visit the ticket website. MuggleNet will be attending the preview and will post a review after our visit.
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03-24-2011
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As we've been reporting, Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be making its New York City debut on April 4th.
We've just learned that the red carpet Grand Opening will be open to fans who'd like to catch a glimpse of the stars in attendance.
There will be risers in place for fans to sit/stand on. To attend, just visit Discovery Times Square in time for the 7 PM red carpet arrivals on Monday, April 4th.
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03-29-2011
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In anticipation of the official opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition tomorrow in New York City, a press conference was held earlier this morning, where MuggleNet was in attendance.
The event consisted of two panels where the cast and crew fielded questions. Full audio will be available later this evening from both panels. There were a lot of great questions and funny moments. For a quick synopsis, you can check out MuggleNetLive.
The first panel consisted of Freddie Stroma (Cormac McLaggen), Natalia Tena (Tonks), David Thewlis (Lupin), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Warwick Davis (Griphook/Flitwick), Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy), David Barron (producer) and Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid).
The second panel included Clemence Poesy (Fleur Delacour), Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley), Michael Gambon (Dumbledore) and David Heyman (producer).
All are expected to attend tonight's red carpet event at Discovery Times Square on 44th Street (between 7th and 8th Ave.) beginning at 7 pm ET. Get there early! Risers/stands will be provided for fans.
The event will also be streamed live on MTV.com. We will have that link for you once it is available.
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04-04-2011
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04-06-2011
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On Monday morning, various Potter fansites got a chance to participate in a press roundtable with several members of the cast and crew. The audio from both of those panels is now available courtesy of Warner Bros.
The first group consisted of Freddie Stroma (Cormac McLaggen), Natalia Tena (Tonks), David Thewlis (Lupin), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Warwick Davis (Griphook/Flitwick), Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy), David Barron (producer) and Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid).
The second group included Clemence Poesy (Fleur Delacour), Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley), Michael Gambon (Dumbledore) and David Heyman (producer).
Some great questions and funny stories were shared at the panels, which took place inside Discovery Times Square, where Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be housed until September.
Posted by Micah
04-07-2011
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Good news, Australians! Harry Potter: The Exhibition's next stop will be your town of Sydney.
From a press release this morning:
Harry Potter fans will soon get the chance to step inside the famous wizard's magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening at the Powerhouse Museum on 19 November 2011.
Tickets for this amazing exhibition are on sale from Tuesday 19 July, offering visitors an up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
Hundreds of authentic film artefacts will be displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid's hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, scheduled to run from 19 November 2011 to 18 March 2012. The Museum is the sixth venue to host the exhibition and the first venue outside North America.
More details can be learned here. See a photo of the Knight Bus arriving in Sydney in honor of the announcement at this link!
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07-08-2011
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition is in the final stage of its North America tour and will be open until September 5th, 2011 in New York City. It will then begin its international journey by kicking off in Sydney, Australia at the Powerhouse Museum beginning November 19, 2011.
The exhibition began its North American tour when it opened in Chicago in April 2009. It then moved to Boston, Toronto and Seattle before arriving at its current location in New York City at the Discovery Times Square.
The Exhibition showcases a remarkable display of the 'Harry Potter' film sets where visitors will see the amazing craftmanship behind the authentic costimes and props from the film series.
Tickets can be purchased at the Discovery Times Square box office at 226 West 44th street, or by calling (866) 987-9692, or by purchasing tickets online at www.DiscoveryTS.com.
Posted by Keith
08-10-2011
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Calling all Muggles! 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' will be closed to the public on Monday in New York City, the last stop of it's US tour. If you're in the NYC area and have yet to visit the exhibition, now is your last chance! Discovery Times Square is extending the visiting hours until midnight both tonight and tomorrow to allow last minute visitors to catch the exhibit before it opens at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia on November 19th.
The exhibition began its North American tour when it opened in Chicago in April 2009. It then moved to Boston, Toronto and Seattle before arriving at its current location in New York City at the Discovery Times Square.
The exhibition is the only place to see over 200 authentic props and costumes from the films, as well as rooms and settings inspired by the film sets. A must-see for any Potter fan.
Tickets can be purchased at the Discovery Times Square box office at 226 West 44th street, or by calling (866) 987-9692, or by purchasing tickets online at www.DiscoveryTsx.com.
We know our international fans are excited to see it!
Posted by Kat
09-03-2011
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There are less than six weeks to go until the highly anticipated Harry Potter Exhibition opens its doors in Sydney, Australia at the Powerhouse Museum for the start of its international run.
Objects large and small will be on display, from Harry's and Ron's four-poster bed to the wardrobe in which the Boggart was kept and took the shape of Neville's greatest fear; to items from Professor Slughorn's potions classroom including the vial used for Felix Felicis; and a portrait gallery featuring some of the original paintings seen in the films.
Fans will also be able to be sorted by the Sorting Hat, step inside a recreation of Hagrid's Hut and sit in his oversized armchair, pass a Quaffle through Quidditch hoops, and pull Mandrakes out of their pots.
To avoid lines at the Exhibition, you can purchase tickets online now via the Powerhouse Museum website here, or a ticket agency here.
The exhibit opens on November 19th and will be in Sydney, Australia until March 18, 2012.
Posted by Keith
10-13-2011
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The Harry Potter Exhibition is finalizing preparations to open its international tour beginning in Sydney, Australia, on November 19th at the Powerhouse Museum. To commemorate, James and Oliver Phelps - who portrayed the Weasley twins in the franchise - will be on-hand to promote the opening on Thursday, November 17th.
The Exhibition displays hundreds of authentic film artifacts in settings inspired by locations from the films. These include the Gryffindor Common Room, Hagrid's Hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Parts 1 and 2 will also be at the Exhibit.
To purchase tickets and check out times and dates, go to The Powerhouse Museum website right here.
Thanks to SnitchSeeker for the tip!
Posted by Keith
11-07-2011
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Earlier this week, MuggleNet was able to attend a preview of Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Sydney, Australia. You can watch the press conference above.
Jenna attended on behalf of the site and wrote a full report of her experience, as well talks about her conversations with those behind the exhibition, Eddie Newquist and Robin Stapley, and actors James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George Weasley).
So, how has the Exhibition changed since it opened several years ago in Chicago?
"What us Australians will get as an extra treat, is the collection of all the Horcruxes [save Harry himself, Nagini the snake, and of course what is left of Voldemort's soul in himself].This is the first time the Exhibition has contained all the Horcruxes in one place. Indeed, it is the first time anyone has ever seen all the Horcruxes together, including those who worked on the films. What we also see, are the Deathly Hallows themselves. This is the first time they have all been united in one place, so that small space behind the glass is officially The True Master of Death!"
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is about to open in a few hours at Sydney's Powerhouse Museum and will be there through March 18, 2012.
As per Jenna's report, plans are still in place for future international stops, but they have yet to be determined.
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11-18-2011
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