Harry Potter Exhibit to Debut in Chicago in April, 2009
Harry Potter fans can get a first-hand look inside the famous wizard's magical world through Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will open at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago on April 30, 2009. Tickets are on sale exclusively online at www.msichicago.org. The 10,000-square-foot exhibition was created in partnership with Warner Bros. The exhibit includes elaborate displays of artifacts and props from popular environments featured in the films, such as those from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut.
"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."
The exhibit will stay at the Museum of Science and Industry through Monday, September 7, 2009. After September 7th the exhibition will be displayed in other major cultural and entertainment venues, museums and institutions in the U.S. and internationally. The exhibition will also be updated to include artifacts and costumes from the final installments of the Harry Potter film series once the production of these films has been completed.
