Première mondiale Harry Potter™ : L'exposition entame ses dernières semaines au Franklin Institute

One of the most visited exhibitions of all time
at the Franklin Institute closes on September 18

Advance tickets are strongly recommended; evening tickets available for $30

Philadelphia, PA August 24, 2022—Harry Potter™: The Exhibition enters its final four weeks at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, closing on Sunday, September 18, after a record-breaking seven-month world premiere run. To date, the blockbuster exhibition has attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, placing it among the Institute’s top highest-attended exhibitions of all time—and the highest since 2007. Following an unprecedented ticket presale, the much-anticipated exhibition made its world debut at The Franklin Institute on February 18, 2022, drawing visitors from across all 50 states, four U.S. territories, and 45 countries—including Australia, Japan, and Thailand.

The all-new behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts™, and the expanded Wizarding World, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, through beautifully crafted environments that honor many of the unforgettable moments fans and audiences have loved for more than two decades.

“The record-setting attendance numbers are a testament to the exhibit’s broad appeal and evidence that Philadelphia continues to be a destination for visitors both domestically and internationally,” said Larry Dubinski, President & CEO of The Franklin Institute. “Harry Potter: The Exhibition is the can’t-miss experience this summer and has been a huge success, not only for The Franklin Institute but for the entire Philadelphia region.”

“What an honor it has been to launchHarry Potter: The Exhibition in Philadelphia and to have it break records as one of the top-selling exhibitions in the history of The Franklin Institute,” said Tom Zaller, President & CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “With only four weeks left, fans and Philadelphians can still be a part of this experience before it embarks on a world tour.”

Tickets are available through September 18. The exhibition is open from 9:30 am- 8 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 am- 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. It requires special timed tickets; advance reservations are strongly recommended as the exhibition enters its final weeks. Daytime Tickets: 9:30am 5pm, Adult $43; Child $39 + includes admission to The Franklin Institute. Evening Tickets beginning at 5 pm, Adult $30; Child $30.

Harry Potter : L'exposition was created and developed by Imagine Exhibitions in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in association with EMC Presents. The exhibition will make its European premiere in Vienna, Austria, in the fall of 2022. 

The Franklin Institute is proud to present and play host to the world premiere of Harry Potter : L'exposition in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion and the Mandell Center. PECO, the premier corporate partner of The Franklin Institute, is an associate sponsor of the exhibition. 

Les fans sont encouragés à suivre Harry Potter : L'exposition on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as all social media channels for The Franklin Institute. #HarryPotterExhibition 

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition: Press Kit

À propos du monde des sorciers

Depuis que Harry Potter a quitté la gare de King's Cross pour rejoindre le quai neuf et trois quarts, ses incroyables aventures ont laissé une marque unique et durable sur la culture populaire. Huit films à succès basés sur les histoires originales de J.K. Rowling ont donné vie à ces histoires magiques et aujourd'hui, le monde des sorciers est reconnu comme l'une des marques les plus appréciées au monde.

Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros.-owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.

Le Monde des Sorciers continue d'évoluer pour offrir aux fans de Harry Potter des moyens nouveaux et passionnants de s'engager. Pour la communauté mondiale des fans, et pour les générations à venir, il accueille tout le monde pour explorer et découvrir la magie par soi-même.

About Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licenses globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by Warner Bros.’ biggest franchises from DC, Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera, Game of Thrones, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

WIZARDING WORLD et toutes les marques, personnages, noms et indices associés sont © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Droits d'édition © JKR. (s23)

À propos d'Imagine Exhibitions

A world leader in narrative-driven, immersive experiences, Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., creates, markets, and operates sophisticated, high-quality experiences for museums, brands, venues, and integrated resorts across the globe. From ideation to operation, Imagine’s team of industry pioneers draws upon decades of success in the fields of immersive design, storytelling, and entertainment to consistently create and implement memorable and thought-provoking environments. The company’s custom experiences deliver focused messaging and serve to increase attendance wherever they are presented. Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., a global pioneer in traveling entertainment is responsible for the creations of many internationally recognized exhibitions such as Titanic: The Exhibition, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Angry Birds: The Art & Science Behind a Global Phenomenon, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.

Imagine Exhibitions currently presents and operates more than 40 unique exhibitions in museums, science centers, aquariums, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues worldwide. The Company also continues to design, open, and operate its own venues and create and implement permanent and semi- permanent museum, brand, entertainment properties, and food and beverage experiences. For more information, visit www.ImagineExhibitions.com ou sur Facebook.

About EMC Events

EMC Presents est un partenariat entre CTS Eventim, l'un des principaux fournisseurs internationaux de services de billetterie et de spectacles en direct, et Michael Cohl, promoteur et producteur de tournées primé, créant ainsi l'un des plus solides réseaux mondiaux de promoteurs et de lieux de spectacles. Ce partenariat offre une plateforme mondiale complète de divertissement en direct, permettant de créer des spectacles et des expériences extraordinaires, de la création du concept à la production et à la promotion. La carrière de Michael Cohl s'étend sur plus de 45 ans en tant que producteur et promoteur pour des artistes emblématiques. Il a travaillé avec les artistes les plus connus au monde, notamment Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, les Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra et bien d'autres encore. Les stratégies de Michael sont considérées comme ayant révolutionné l'industrie des tournées dans le monde entier. Outre son histoire mouvementée dans l'industrie musicale, M. Cohl a assuré la promotion de nombreuses expositions à succès, notamment l'exposition originale sur le roi Tut, "John Lennon : The New York City Years", Bodies : The Exhibition, Jurassic World : The Exhibition, et Pink Floyd : Their Mortal Remains. M. Cohl, qui était auparavant président de Live Nation, a été intronisé au Panthéon canadien du rock n roll et de la musique et a reçu une étoile sur l'Allée des célébrités canadiennes. Parmi ses nombreuses autres récompenses, Cohl a également reçu un Emmy, le Billboard Legend of Live Award, le TJ Martell Foundation Man of the Year Award, un Peabody Award et un JUNO Award for Special Achievement.

About The Franklin Institute

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in science and technology learning and a dynamic center of activity. As Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education. For more information, visit www.fi.edu. 

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