MuggleNet visits Harry Potter: The Exhibition
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!
Posted by Eric on Apr 29th |
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Thanks for the great report. It sounds amazing by all accounts! That's great about the international travel thing. Hopefully Australia will be on the list!
I want to go SOOO bad!!!
Oh please please please PLEASE come to Australia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I was JUST THERE! But of course it wasn't open yet. I'll be back in Chicago in less than 2 months and my hubby and I have already planned a trip!
It sounds soooooooooooooooooo amazing. bloody hell I hope it comes to Australia!!
OMG I hope it comes to England!!!
Great report Eric! The exhibit sounds unbelievable!! Can't wait till it comes to CANADA
I would love to have the exhibit come to Phoenix. It sounds so awesome!
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
I REALLY hope they bring it to the UK. if they don't I really will be offended - it's where the books and films were made, so it'd be hugely insulting if we didn't get a chance to see it.
How much is it to go?
I just got back from the Exhibition - most amazing thing EVER. seriously everyone has to go to it... it's 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 Sorcerer's Stone were in comparison to his quidditch outfit from the 6th movie... the whole thing was just amazing.
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 exhibition's grand opening?
This sounds really cool and I want to go so bad, but I don't think I'll be able to. Oh, and I love you Eric!
I hope it comes to Slovenia!! (yeah right xD) .. but at least to Germany, which is quite near, not to UK, it's too far away :(
I can't wait to go this summer! I am so glad Chicago is only 5 hour drive away (for me)!
I'm going this summer! Can't wait. But I'm curious - do they usher you through it pretty quickly? How much time can you take in each section/room?
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!!!
Hey everyone! Thanks for the compliments. In response to CrimeofPassion's comments, they're 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. That's 90 really loaded minutes. 120 is not unlikely either... especially if you loved the Quaffle Throw as much as I did. But yeah, they're not going to be ushering people through, our guide was only in the beginning for the Sorting.
does anyone know if it's coming to ny? or philly or something? i can't drive to chicago this summer. :/
oh my gawd! i'm soo excited to go! me and a few of my friends are going may 30th! i wish they would let you take pictures though..:[
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 Hagrid's costume, Dumbledores robes, and Victor Krums Yule Ball evening attire, everyone is so petite. Adult actress's 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 don't rush throught it.
I'm behind on my mugglenet, and I just saw this today! Thanks for the awesome report, Eric! I'm planning a trip to go see this, and I can't wait!! :-D
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