Star Wars: The Experience is an officially licensed Star Wars exhibition, making its exclusive world premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in February 2027. During the exhibition, fans explore immersive environments, iconic props, and original costumes from across the collection, based on every film, from the original trilogy all the way to the latest movies. Whether you’ve been a fan since 1977 or are just discovering the Force, this is a once-in-a-generation exhibition.

Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy traces the legacy of Star Wars from its handcrafted beginnings through today’s groundbreaking digital frontiers, exploring everything from sound design and creature creation to fan art and collectibles. The Exhibition charts the evolution from analog ingenuity to digital reinvention and highlights the voices of early makers and the current global fandom, uncovering the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that make Star Wars a timeless treasure.

Step Inside the Star Wars Galaxy: Spanning 18,000 square feet of visually rich, interconnected galleries with immersive interactive elements, the exhibition reveals how the galaxy was imagined, built, expanded, and shared with the world through iconic moments, characters, and settings from across the saga.

See a Rare Collection of Iconic Artifacts: Explore extraordinary artifacts, many of them screen-used and on public display for the first time from Lucasfilm, including legendary pieces such as Darth Maul’s lightsaber and Darth Vader’s costume. Get up close to a selection of fan-favorite creatures, droids, and other alien species, including Grogu, R2-D2, and C-3PO, along with a speeder bike and original props from Andor.

Queen Amidala’s Throne Room: Guests walk through a room of suspended fabric and projection, surrounded by voices and imagery of Star Wars makers. Along the way, they encounter key costumes and design stories that culminate at Queen Amidala’s throne and regal gown.

Wireframe Worlds: Anchored by a wireframe TIE fighter, this gallery immerses guests in the blueprint stage of Star Wars design. Edge-lit acrylic panels and displayed artifacts showcase early vehicle sketches and design notes that evolved into cinematic icons, while surrounding graphics display diagrams of the many ships that have brought the different sagas to life.

Carbon Freeze Capture: In this dramatic, photo-ready moment, guests encounter a full-scale Han Solo in carbonite prop surrounded by two interactive stations. Here, guests can experience their own “carbon freeze” sequence— an unforgettable fusion of storytelling and technology that allows fans to “step” directly into one of cinema’s most iconic scenes.