Star Wars: The Experience Museum Exhibition Announced

Museum Exhibition Announced

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Journey through the galaxy and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film that launched the Skywalker Saga with the world premiere of an official exhibition at The Franklin Institute in 2027!

By Kristin Baver

Soon you’ll be able to stare into the blank visage of Darth Vader’s immutable mask, get within inches of Grogu’s adorable fuzzy head, and finally—finally!—find the droids you’re looking for.

Next year, we embark on a journey celebrating the legacy of Star Wars and the power of the Force and fandom when the largest and most comprehensive behind-the-scenes exhibition to date opens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ahead of a five-year tour of North America.

Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy, is a world premiere exhibition opening at The Franklin Institute on February 13, 2027, as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.

Told through an extraordinary collection of more than 70 artifacts — many of them on view for the first time from Lucasfilm — the exhibit invites you to take a closer look at legendary screen-used pieces including Darth Maul’s lightsaber hilt and Darth Vader’s menacing armor, as well as a selection of fan-favorite aliens, droids, and creatures, including the Mandalorian’s faithful companion Grogu (from Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, in theaters this summer), and the droid duo that started it all, R2-D2 and C-3PO. A celebration of the depth and breadth of storytelling in the galaxy far, far away, the exhibition also includes vehicles like a full-sized speeder bike and original props from Andor, the critically-acclaimed and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Disney+ series…

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Transmission ID: #878112
Entry Number: DB-878112
Date: July 7, 2026
Word Count: 280 words
Reading Time: 2 min