Exhibit Essentials
- Ages:
- This exhibit is suitable for all ages.
- Location:
- Main Level, Rosenwald Court
Museum Map - Tickets:
- This exhibit requires an additional ticket with a specified entry time.
Enjoy a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world in Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
This world-premiere exhibit is your chance to experience the craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic artifacts from the Harry Potter films, displayed in settings inspired by the film sets.
Along the way, fans will get an up-close and personal look at some of their favorite props and costumes from the Harry Potter films. Harry’s original wand and eyeglasses, elaborate outfits from the Yule Ball, and Gryffindor™ school uniforms are just some of the iconic items on display. They will also be able to take a tour through Hagrid’s hut, enter a Quidditch™ area to toss a “Quaffle,” and may even encounter a few creatures like Buckbeak™ or a giant Acromantula spider along the way.
The Museum of Science and Industry is pleased to invite you to experience this imaginative world for yourself in the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. This exhibition will be the only Midwest stop during the exhibit’s U.S. tour.
Your guide to the exhibit
Make the most of the final days of Harry Potter: The Exhibition: new late hours!
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is now open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Final entry times on these nights will be 11 p.m. (The rest of the Museum – except the Omnimax Theater -- closes at 4 p.m.) Don't miss your chance to see this world-premiere exhibit before it disapparates!
Tickets: Entry times through 8 p.m. daily (11 p.m. on special nights!)
Harry Potter: The Exhibition requires a timed-entry ticket, either during Museum hours or exhibit-only evening hours (entry times from 3:30 p.m. through 8 p.m. [11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays]). Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Ticket Information
Before your visit, please read these tips and guidelines regarding photography, the store and more.
Visiting the Exhibition
HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s09)
- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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- Visit the Harry Potter: The Exhibition main site for general information and announcements.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition website