Official 'Star Wars' exhibition will make its world premiere at The Franklin Institute
PhillyVoice • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Philadelphia will be the first city to host "Star Wars: The Experience," an official exhibition celebrating the franchise's 50th anniversary, opening at The Franklin Institute on February 13, 2027.
- The 18,000-square-foot exhibition, created in partnership with Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products, and MDSX, will feature immersive galleries, interactive experiences, and over 70 artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives, many displayed publicly for the first time.
- Key exhibits include Darth Vader's costume, Darth Maul's lightsaber, Grogu, R2-D2, C-3PO, a speeder bike, and original props from the Disney+ series "Andor."
- After its Philadelphia run through September 6, 2027, the exhibition will embark on a five-year tour across North America.
- Tickets will go on sale in November, with pricing yet to be announced, and additional details will be revealed during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 24.
