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The logo for Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a travelling exhibition that has toured several countries across the world.
Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, first launched the exhibiton in 2009. This exhibition, which toured from 2009 to 2020 and in 2022, displayed over two-hundred props and replicas from the Harry Potter films. Props on display included various characters' wands, a full-size version of Buckbeak, the Horcruxes, the Triwizard Cup, pieces from the giant Wizard's Chess and an over-sized chair from Hagrid's Hut. As of 2020, the original exhibition produced by GES was retired.
In February 2021, it was announced that an all-new touring exhibition was being produced by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions and EMC Presents. This new exhibition will honour the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, making it the largest and most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented about the Wizarding World. Utilising the latest innovations available in immersive design and technology, the new exhibition will give new and existing fans of the franchise the chance to engage with the films and stories in ways never before experienced in a touring exhibition. The world premiere of the new exhibition took place place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 18 February 2022 at the Franklin Institute.
Summary[]
Global Experience Specialists, Inc. exhibition (2009 - 2020)[]
Harry Potter: The Exhibition official promotional poster for the launch of the GES Exhibition in 2009
The Exhibition started with the sorting of three members from the tour group, where the Sorting Hat was placed on their head and "told" them their house. The guide then opened the doors to a small room to watch a brief film about the Exhibition and the Harry Potter fan base. After the film, the doors at the front of the room opened into a misty room with multiple portraits on the wall that moved and talked like the portraits in the hallways of Hogwarts.
The following room was similar to the Gryffindor common room, with many props, including the beds used by Harry and Ron in the films on display. The boys' school robes were also in this room next to their beds on mannequins. Many other props filled the room with the beds including their Muggle clothes, the glasses, the golden egg, and their wands. The next room led to the classrooms of Hogwarts. There was a large section of Slughorn's classroom with his robes and multiple potions ingredients behind him, along with the potions books in a case. There was also a large section of Gilderoy Lockhart's classroom from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It had his robes and a full collection of his books.
The Flying Ford Anglia
Next was Professor Umbridge's office from the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which included her robes, wand, and multiple Educational Decrees. The end of the room led to the outdoor world of Harry Potter. Quidditch robes and hoops were there on display, including a mini-Quidditch set up for people to play with. Also, there was a replica Buckbeak and Hungarian Horntail along with a version of Hagrid's hut. This area led into a dark room with a dementor and the robes of Voldemort and the Death Eaters, along with their masks. Dobby and Kreacher were also here, along with the petrified models of the students from the second film.
Wanted posters that were featured in the GES exhibition
The last room in the exhibition was the Great Hall. All of the dress robes and gowns of the Triwizard champions were on display, along with artefacts from the Yule Ball. There was also a long table from the Great Hall with replica food, and a huge case of games and jokes. They included items from Zonko's, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, and candy from Honeydukes. The end of the exhibition led to a gift shop that had various Harry Potter collectibles available for purchase, some of which were exclusive to the exhibition.
Photography was not allowed, and there was an optional audio tour available, too.
Imagine Exhibitions and EMC Presents exhibition (2022 -)[]
Harry Potter: The Exhibition official promotional poster for the new exhibition launching in 2022
"From the mysteries of Hogwarts Castle to the antics of its mischievous yet brilliant students; from daring duels to dragons and Dark Arts; from glittering Gringotts to the magnificent Ministry of Magic —Harry Potter: The Exhibition brings magic to life, connects visitors with the larger global community of fans of the Wizarding World, and reveals the artistry and craftsmanship behind the blockbuster films of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts." — from the official website.
Locations[]
GES Exhibition[]
| Location | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois |  United States
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30 April - 7 September 2009 |
| Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts | United States
|
25 October 2009 - 28 February 2010 |
| Ontario Science Centre, Toronto |  Canada
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9 April - 6 September 2010 |
| Pacific Science Center, Seattle, Washington | United States
|
23 October 2010 - 13 February 2011 |
| Discovery Times Square, New York City, New York | United States
|
5 April - 5 September 2011 |
| Powerhouse Museum, Sydney |  Australia
|
19 November 2011 - 9 April 2012 |
| ArtScience Museum, Singapore |  Singapore
|
2 June - 30 September 2012 |
| Discovery Times Square, New York City, New York | United States
|
2 November 2012 - 7 April 2013 |
| Mori Arts Center Gallery, Roppongi Hills, Tokyo[1] |  Japan
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22 June - 26 September 2013 |
| Edmonton Telus World of Science center, Edmonton | Canada
|
23 November 2013 - 6 April 2014 |
| Nya Parken, Norrköping |  Sweden
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July - 17 September 2014 |
| The Odysseum, Cologne |  Germany
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3 October 2014 - 1 March 2015 |
| Cité du Cinéma, Paris |  France
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4 April - 6 September 2015 |
| China Super Brand Mall, Shanghai |  China
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5 October 2015 - 28 February 2016 |
| Belgium Brussels Expo, Brussels |  Belgium
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30 June - 6 November 2016 |
| The Netherlands Cinemec Utrecht, Utrecht |  Netherlands
|
11 February 2017 - 2 September 2017 |
| IFEMA Feria de Madrid, Madrid[2] |  Spain
|
18 November 2017 - 2 April 2018 |
| Fabbrica del Vapore, Milano |  Italy
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12 May - 9 September 2018 |
| Caligari Halle, Berlin (Potsdam) | Germany
|
13 October 2018 - 10 March 2019 |
| Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, Valencia | Spain
|
13 April - 11 August 2019 |
| Pavilhão de Portugal, Libsbon | Portugal | 16 November 2019-March 2020 (originally scheduled to 8 April, closed early due to COVID-19 pandemic) |
Imagine Exhibitions and EMC Presents exhibition[]
| Location | Country | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania[3] | United States
|
18 February 2022 - 18 September 2022[4] |
| Vienna | Austria | |
| Atlanta, Georgia | USA | 1 November 2022 - 16 April 2023 |
| New York City, New York, USA | USA | 19 May 2023[5] |
| Sao Paolo | Brazil | |
| Macao | China | |
| Madrid | Spain | |
| Boston, Massachusetts | USA |
Notes and references[]
- ↑ http://www.harrypotterexhibition.jp/
- ↑ https://www.harrypotterexhibition.es
- ↑ https://www.harrypotterexhibition.com/
- ↑ Harry Potter: The Seven Coolest Things to See & Do at the World-Premiere Exhibit
- ↑ https://harrypotterexhibition.com/nyc-press/harry-potter-the-exhibition-is-now-open-in-new-york-city-and-tickets-are-selling-fast/
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