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Star Wars Announces 50th Anniversary Exhibition in 2027
The 18,000-square-foot exhibit will feature more than 70 artifacts, including screen-used props from Lucasfilm archives.
- The Franklin Institute will open "Star Wars: The Experience" on Feb. 13, 2027, in Philadelphia, marking the world premiere of an 18,000-square-foot exhibition celebrating the franchise's 50th anniversary.
- Developed over four years alongside Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products, and design agency MDSX, the exhibition honors the franchise's filmmaking innovations and cultural impact since its 1977 debut.
- Spanning 18,000 square feet, the exhibit features more than 70 artifacts from the Lucasfilm archives, including Darth Vader's costume and Darth Maul's lightsaber, alongside an RFID-powered experience personalizing each visitor's journey.
- Philadelphia will be the only place to see the exhibit first before it embarks on a five-year North American tour after closing on September 6, 2027.
- Additional details and first renderings will be revealed at a San Diego Comic-Con panel on July 24, 2026, while public ticket sales are scheduled to begin in November.
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Image Credit: Lucasfilm Star Wars fans can soon interact with the galaxy from the space opera’s universe. This is a first-time experience in light of the media franchise’s 50th anniversary. What is the new Star Wars experience? Called Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy, the new experience is the largest and most comprehensive behind-the-scenes exhibition to date. It’ll premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pen…
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