The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia has unveiled its new blockbuster exhibition, Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy.
Opening on 13 February 2027 as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration, the exhibition was created by the Franklin Institute in collaboration with MDSX, Lucasfilm and Disney Consumer Products.
Spanning 18,000 square feet of interconnected galleries with immersive and interactive elements, it is the largest and most comprehensive behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrating the Star Wars galaxy.
Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy is a new exhibition opening at the Franklin Institute
At last week's San Diego Comic-Con, the Franklin Institute released official exhibition renderings, key art and new details, as follows:
Highlights in the new exhibition will include Queen Amidala's throne room and the 'Wireframe Worlds' gallery with a wireframe TIE fighter.
In another space called 'Carbon Freeze Capture', guests can view a full-scale Han Solo in a carbonite prop surrounded by two interactive stations.
Additionally, visitors will enjoy a personalised experience using RFID technology, with hidden moments and evolving interactions featuring throughout the exhibition.
Star Wars: The Experience at the Franklin Institute spans 18,000 square feet of interconnected galleries
"This exhibition invites all fans to step into the Star Wars galaxy in an entirely new way, getting closer than ever to the stories, characters, and creativity that have inspired generations," said Abby Bysshe, chief experience and strategy officer at the Franklin Institute.
As part of the finale of the exhibition is an unprecedented look at 50 years of Star Wars action figures, featuring more than 90 iconic Star Wars collectibles.
Tickets will go on sale in November for Star Wars: The Experience, which will be on view through 6 September 2027.
After premiering at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibition will embark on a five-year tour of North America.
New 'Star Wars' exhibition is opening on 13 February 2027 as part of the brand's 50th anniversary celebration
“Star Wars has inspired generations through imagination, innovation, and storytelling, and there is no better place to launch this exhibition than Philadelphia, a city defined by discovery and world-changing ideas," said Larry Dubinski, president and CEO of the Franklin Institute.
Lynwen Brennan, co-president of Lucasfilm, said: "As we mark the incredible milestone of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, we wanted to develop something truly extraordinary – a space that honors both the visionary pioneers who built this galaxy, and the remarkable fan community at its heart."
Images courtesy of the Franklin Institute
