Star Wars Exhibition to Debut in Philadelphia February 2027

Star Wars: The Experience, billed as the largest officially licensed exhibition for the franchise, will make its world premiere in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027. This 18,000-square-foot exhibition is a collaboration between Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products, MDSX, and The Franklin Institute, aiming to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary. The exhibition will feature screen-used props and original costumes from across the Star Wars saga, spanning from the original trilogy to the most recent films.

The exhibition is designed with interconnected, immersive galleries that guide visitors through the creative process behind the Star Wars universe. A key feature is an RFID-powered system integrated throughout the experience. This technology is intended to provide a personalized and interactive journey for each visitor, adapting to their engagement and creating what The Franklin Institute describes as a "cinematic journey."

The choice of The Franklin Institute as the venue highlights the exhibition's focus on the science and technology behind filmmaking, aligning with the institution's own mission. The exhibition promises to offer a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Star Wars, moving beyond a simple display of artifacts to an engaging exploration of the franchise's history and production.