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DECEMBER 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Fans of the Harry Potter movies will finally get a first-hand look at props and set pieces used during filming, when Harry Potter: The Exhibition
opens at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago on April 30, 2009.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which will run in Chicago through September 7, 2009, will include 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.
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UPDATE: Fox Chicago News has some photos and video of the announcement including interviews with James and Oliver Phelps (Weasley twins), who were there to celebrate the event.
David Heyman, producer of the film series, said:
David Mosena, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of Science and Industry, said:
Harry Potter: The Exhibition will open on Thursday, April 30 and run through Monday, September 7, 2009. The exhibition requires a time-entry ticket and will be open for guests during regular Museum hours, as well as each evening until 9:00 p.m. during the Chicago run.
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Facotrot Founder
Points: 4737
Aurora_7 says:
Ugh, so jealous. Why can't we have an exhibition in the UK, they actually film them here?! Oh well. Maybe I'll make a trip to the USA next September, who knows...
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 11:51 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sounds like a great exhibition. I saw the Star Wars version and it was fantastic. I wonder what other cities will have it.
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 859
hwhitesi says:
Looks like it will be time for me to go visit family in Illinois sometime soon.
WOOT!
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 12:44 PM EST
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babysgottaDANCE says:
:)!! This is exciting. Chicago is such a central city. Finally, something that isn't on the west or east coast!
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 1:50 PM EST
Auror
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fossil_n says:
Yes!!! The MSI is just a short walk from my dorm!
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 2:04 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27750
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Woooo!
Too bad I probably won't be able to go XD
How sad...but looks sooo fun :D
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Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 4:12 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
x_loony_lovegood_x says:
Wow, that looks amazing! Too bad I live in ENGLAND :(
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 4:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 507
lady_moon says:
oh my gosh! I'm sooo excited! I only live like 45 minutes away from Chicago! I'm totally going to see this! =]
I'm only sad that I didnt learn about this sooner. I would have loved to have met James and Oliver.
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 6:13 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 529
Dementors Shadow says:
Cool! I have a friend in Chicago...I'm jealous!
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 6:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
Fantasy Lover says:
Whoa, that was fantastic! The artwork looks amazing and beautiful. The video is funny and revealing. The Phelp twins grew up and you can tell they are grown men now! I found it cute that one of the twins had confetti in his hair and I am totally jealous of those going there when it opens. Because I wanna go! Oh well, I'll just support the event anyway. I would like to see the videos when the exibition finally opens. :)
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 8:06 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3636
Hecate3fold says:
Oh this is going to be fun. I live in the Chicago area and have read annoucements that because the Museum of Science and Industry is in the area where Pres. elect Obama's residence is, the security has been doubled. The annoucement said that anyone going into that area should not drive around, just go directly to the museum. There is a nine block quarentine around his house.
This should be interesting. I'm sure there will be people all over the place and the Chicago police are going to be pulling their hair out in frustration.
I hope they devise a way to have buses bring people to and from the museum because parking is very limited. I know, I've been there before.
Blessing! Hecate3fold!
Posted Dec 11, 2008 at 11:56 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Argh I want to go!!! Wow people who can go to the exhibit are so lucky!!!!
Posted Dec 12, 2008 at 4:19 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Oh my! This sounds like so much fun! I hope someone puts up pictures of this exhibition soon enough.
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Posted Dec 12, 2008 at 6:25 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
Basilina says:
Ooh, I really hope they come to the Franklin in Philadelphia! *crosses fingers*
Posted Dec 12, 2008 at 6:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!I so want to go,but I can't.It would be totally awesome to get to see the props in person,that would be a great experience.Lucky Chicago folks.
Posted Dec 12, 2008 at 7:08 AM EST
Lady of Quality
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Ligeress says:
Please please please let this come to Australia. I don't care what capital city it comes to just let them show it here so I can go. Besides we hardly get anything here.
Posted Dec 12, 2008 at 8:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Perhaps Australia would like to see this too.. hint hint!
Posted Dec 13, 2008 at 7:09 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
They should schedule a world tour for the exhibition, so non-US residents can get a chance to see it. They would definitely be successful. I'll probably stick to photos, as I don't plan to travel to Chicago any time soon.
It must be worth seeing, though, for artwork has been a constant success in all the films.
Posted Dec 13, 2008 at 9:09 AM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
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GodricsGirl says:
That is very cool. Harry has really taken on a level of phenomenon that is unsurpassed. SO well deserved.
Posted Dec 13, 2008 at 6:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
I can't belive this! Such a big event in my city! I am definetly going there! This is awesome! I can't wait until it opens.
Posted Dec 13, 2008 at 8:10 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
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PowerGranger says:
Ah, I live in Chicago too, and I am always looking for an excuse to head down to the Museum of Science and Industry so I would not miss this for anything!
Posted Dec 13, 2008 at 10:40 PM EST
Auror
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loopy looney says:
I really want to go!!! I hope it move around the whole country and comes to the West coast!!!
Posted Dec 14, 2008 at 4:28 PM EST
Student
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AurraPhoenix says:
I sure hope this exhibit travels. The Science Center in Phoenix has hosted some great exhibits...
Posted Dec 15, 2008 at 9:44 PM EST
Mistress of Music
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ViolaNut says:
Oooh, this sounds like a good excuse to go visit a couple of guys I know in Chicago... :-) It opens on my cat's birthday (okay, it's my sister's birthday too...), wonder if I could bring him... =^..^=
Posted Dec 16, 2008 at 12:16 AM EST
Muggle
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witchywit says:
Ok, coolest thing ever! I'd love to visit. Fan bus to chicago!!
Posted Dec 17, 2008 at 5:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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SiriusFan says:
I cannot wait to see this. I love museums anyway (seeing Dorothy's ruby slippers at the Smithsonian American History Museum has been by far one of the highlights of my life--I'm a big-time movie geek if you couldn't tell) and getting to connect with something from the HP films will be a blast.
Hecate3fold: I live in OH but am planning to visit Chicago to see the HP exhibit at the museum. Do you have any advice for an out-of-towner like myself? We drove to Chicago a few years back for a HP book release party and the traffic nearly drove me insane :-) Any tips or hints would be greatly appreciated. P.S. How's your WB boycott going? I'm still holding strong--didn't go see Twilight and haven't bought The Dark Knight :-) If you prefer to message me through e-mail I believe I have my address is public in my profile. Thank you!
Posted Dec 18, 2008 at 3:01 PM EST
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