Fans of Harry Potter are in for a treat with a massive touring exhibition landing in Sydney next Thursday.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition lands at the Paddington Pavillion at Sydney Olympic Park from May 14.
Guests can choose a Patronus, cast a spell, test their Quidditch skills, and brew potions, as Harry Potter: The Exhibition comes to Sydney for the first time.
Tickets start at $33 for adults. The exhibition also offers flexible ticket experiences with options for flexibility to fit one’s schedule, a dedicated queue line, and even keepsake items.
The behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and creatures as seen in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, as well as wonders from the extended world of Harry Potter which includes the Tony award-winning Broadway production ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’.
Guests can explore beautifully crafted environments that honor many of the unforgettable moments from the films that fans and audiences have loved over the past 25 years, getting an up-close look at everything from authentic props to original costumes as they journey through innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical galleries using best-in-class immersive design and technology.
As guests begin their visit, they encounter a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, encased in a Gringotts-inspired vault.
In the theater, Page to Screen moments featuring inspirational video and literary quotes reconnect them to the story. The Marauder’s Map also comes to life through a dynamic multimedia presentation that allows guests’ names to appear on the map, and Hogwarts Castle vignettes highlight iconic elements such as the Whomping Willow and Dementors.
Hogwarts Castle Gallery features an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements like the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder’s Map, where guests will see their name appear, prompting them to continue their exploration of the exhibition.
The Great Hall Gallery is a space that allows visitors to celebrate magical seasonal moments in its iconic architecture.
The Hogwarts Houses gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience, allowing guests the opportunity to experience more personalized moments with the Hogwarts house they select during their preregistration. While guests may gravitate towards one house, this gallery will enable visitors to experience all of the Hogwarts houses in a celebratory hall featuring an iconic Sorting Hat, perfect for photo ops, while surrounded by freshly designed house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows.
Hogwarts Classrooms are filled with iconic props, creatures, and costumes. Visitors will interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets about iconic classroom moments. They will try their hand at brewing potions in the Potions Classroom, read the future in Divination, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse, and use their digital wand to defeat a Boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Hagrid’s Hut and The Forbidden Forest offer an interactive Patronus Charm experience. Guests can spot iconic creatures, such as centaurs
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is running at Sydney Olympic Park from May 14.
A full schedule of dates and times to visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition can be found at http://www.harrypotterexhibition.com.
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