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
at 11:39 PM
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-29 23:54:29
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 00:02:43
Sounds really cool!! Yay Eric! Second!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 00:57:54
Thanks for the great report. It sounds amazing by all accounts! Thats great about the international travel thing. Hopefully Australia will be on the list!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 01:29:20
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 01:56:21
Oh please please please PLEASE come to Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 02:19:31
I was JUST THERE! But of course it wasnt open yet. Ill be back in Chicago in less than 2 months and my hubby and I have already planned a trip!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 05:01:57
It sounds soooooooooooooooooo amazing. bloody hell I hope it comes to Australia!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 06:13:20
OMG I hope it comes to England!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 07:43:01
Great report Eric! The exhibit sounds unbelievable!! Cant wait till it comes to CANADA
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 08:30:09
I would love to have the exhibit come to Phoenix. It sounds so awesome!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 09:32:55
The Mandragora roots corner has some warmth and humorous feeling about it. The rest, including the building, has the farty smell and feel of a Massonic Lodge...
thanks for sharing
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 11:10:17
I REALLY hope they bring it to the UK. if they dont I really will be offended - its where the books and films were made, so itd be hugely insulting if we didnt get a chance to see it.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 12:08:23
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 13:05:54
I just got back from the Exhibition - most amazing thing EVER. seriously everyone has to go to it... its like being on all the movie sets or actually at Hogwarts in some bits. it was so cute to see how small the little red sweater and tan pants that Harry wore in the Sorcerers Stone were in comparison to his quidditch outfit from the 6th movie... the whole thing was just amazing.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 14:09:51
This sounds incredible - especially the minor details like the Martin Miggs comic. I cannot imagine how it must feel to be in with all of the artifacts from the films, being able to live the magic of Harry Potter.
Does anyone know if there was a special ceremony/party for the exhibitions grand opening?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 17:19:58
This sounds really cool and I want to go so bad, but I dont think Ill be able to. Oh, and I love you Eric!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 18:02:01
I hope it comes to Slovenia!! (yeah right xD) .. but at least to Germany, which is quite near, not to UK, its too far away :(
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 18:12:30
I cant wait to go this summer! I am so glad Chicago is only 5 hour drive away (for me)!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 22:20:02
Im going this summer! Cant wait. But Im curious - do they usher you through it pretty quickly? How much time can you take in each section/room?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-04-30 22:48:04
Eric! Thank you for the highlights. I always love your posts. Since everyone else is making wishes for the exhibition to come to a place near them, I too will wish... Come to Seattle oh Great Exhibit...SEATTLE!!!
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Posted by: (MuggleNet) - Posted on: 2009-05-01 19:45:16
Hey everyone! Thanks for the compliments. In response to CrimeofPassions comments, theyre actually not giving people a set time limit. We had one hour due to our round-table discussion following and I imagine comfortably spending 90 minutes in it to really take everything in would be just fine. Thats 90 really loaded minutes. 120 is not unlikely either... especially if you loved the Quaffle Throw as much as I did. But yeah, theyre not going to be ushering people through, our guide was only in the beginning for the Sorting.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-05-01 19:48:34
does anyone know if its coming to ny? or philly or something? i cant drive to chicago this summer. :/
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-05-03 14:31:55
oh my gawd! im soo excited to go! me and a few of my friends are going may 30th! i wish they would let you take pictures though..:[
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-05-04 19:21:24
We attended Saturday opening weekend at 6:00pm. Not very crowded
actually. It took us 1 hour and 15 minutes to look at everything. It was
not as large as I thought it would be. You begin with the sorting hat.
Then 6 screens of introduction film. A door opens like a foyer with
the facimisle of the Hogarts Express that guides you to a large room
You have to look from left side to right side and there are many, many
detail items. From quills to books, howlers etc. The replica of the Great Hall doors is the actual height and carving is amazing. The costumes
were interesting. Other than Hagrids costume, Dumbledores robes, and
Victor Krums Yule Ball evening attire, everyone is so petite. Adult actresss
included. The movies make it all truly look like magic. The death angel
statue from Goblet of Fire is wicked. (amazing!) The British folks working
were all very friendly and polite and they did not rush anyone. The exit is
the gilft shop and was on the high side (price) There is a great grey or black "Harry Potter the expedtion" tee -only teens girls 34.99 Shoot! It
is a worthwhile visit. Just dont rush throught it.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-05-04 21:29:12
Im behind on my mugglenet, and I just saw this today! Thanks for the awesome report, Eric! Im planning a trip to go see this, and I cant wait!! :-D
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