For the first time in Australia …
Harry Potter : The Exhibition Opens in Sydney
17 November 2011, Sydney
"Harry Potter : The Exhibition",
which showcases hundreds of original film artefacts from one
of the most loved and successful film series of all-time, opens
in Sydney this Saturday, 19 November, at the Powerhouse Museum
for its exclusive Australian run through to 18 March 2012
Harry Potter film stars James Phelps and Oliver Phelps, who play
Fred and George Weasley, arrived in Sydney this week for the
grand opening of the exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, which
is the only venue to host the exhibition in Australia and the
first stop outside North America
The Powerhouse Museum marks the exhibition’s sixth tour
destination
"This is an amazing film archive that is a testament to
the many highly creative and skilled artists and designers who
work behind the scenes to create the enchanting worlds that we
escape to by film
We believe that this exhibition will inspire future generations
of artists" said Dr Dawn Casey, Director, Powerhouse Museum
In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Global Experience
Specialists (GES) created the 1,400 square-metre exhibition,
which allows visitors to experience dramatic displays inspired
by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry film sets and
see up close the amazing craftsmanship behind the authentic costumes,
props and creatures that appeared throughout the entire Harry
Potter film series
"Harry Potter : The Exhibition" captivates fans from
the moment they step inside and truly embodies the magic that
has produced the most successful film franchise in history"
said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing
and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
"Australia has given Harry Potter a legion of passionate
fans and we couldn’t be happier to provide them with this
once-in-a-lifetime experience"
Eddie Newquist, Chief Creative Officer of GES added:
"We are delighted to bring this immersive Harry Potter experience
to Australia
Following the release of the finale in cinemas in July of this
year, the exhibition is a wonderful way to celebrate the legacy
of the films, where guests can get close and really appreciate
the design and artistry that went into creating so many memorable
movie moments"
In addition to the hundreds of iconic props and costumes on display,
two new display cases have been added for Sydney that feature
several items on display for the first time ... a Deathly Hallows
Case displaying the Resurrection Stone, the Invisibility Cloak
and the Elder Wand, as well as a Horcrux Case containing the
notorious magical items used to safeguard pieces of Voldemort’s
soul
Many of the great Hogwarts moments that the young wizards encountered
in the films are also replicated in the exhibition
Visitors may be sorted into Hogwarts houses by the Sorting Hat,
toss a Quaffle in the Quidditch area, take a tour of Hagrid’s
hut and sit in his oversized armchair, or pull a Mandrake from
a pot and hear it screech!
Exhibition tickets are available now with pre-allocated session
times
Fans are encouraged to book in advance to avoid sold-out time
slots and lengthy queues
Ticket prices will vary for peak times, which are the first two
weeks after opening, all weekends and school holidays, and off
peak times, which are Monday through Friday (first two weeks
of opening excluded)
Purchase tickets online at www.ticketek.com.au
On view : Harry Potter : The Exhibition
Dates : 19 November 2011 – 18 March 2012
Address : Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street Ultimo, Sydney
Telephone : (02) 9217 0111 or infoline (02) 9217 0444
Website : www.powerhousemuseum.com
Hours : 9.30am to 5pm (open at 9am on weekends and during school
holidays only for Harry Potter : The Exhibition)
Admission
Peak sessions (weekends: Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm;
and school holidays 9am-5pm). Families $95, Adults $32, Children
(4 - 15 yrs.) $22, Student card holders, pensioner and concession
$32, Groups $32, Schools $22 per person
Powerhouse members peak sessions
Families $71, Adult $24, Child $16.50
Off-peak sessions (Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5pm)
Families $79.50, Adults $28, Children (4 - 15 yrs) $19, Student
card holders, pensioner and concession $25, Groups $23.50, Schools
$19 per person Powerhouse members off-peak sessions: Families
$60, Adult $21, Child $14.25 |
