Where Science Meets Imagination

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In this blockbuster exhibition, encounter the fantasy technologies depicted in the Star Wars films, investigate the real science behind them, and the current research that may someday lead to remarkable real-life versions of the technologies seen in the film series. And see more than 80 props, models and costumes from the films!

Currently at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS​

Official Site​

Wiki page​

Millennium Falcon Experience​

Climb aboard Han Solo’s prized possession and zoom through the stars. Admission is $3 per person (tax not included) with an exhibit ticket. First-come, first-served.

Themes and Highlights​

“Getting Around” After examining Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder and other floating vehicles from
Star Wars, find out how things move without touching the ground in the real world, from models of flying cars to commercial spaceplanes.

“Robots and People” Meet C-3PO and R2-D2 and explore how people relate to the Droids in Star Wars. Discover the creation of real world robots that navigate, sense and understand the world around them, while communicating in increasingly sophisticated ways.
Star Wars:® Where Science Meets Imagination also features more than 80 Star Wars artifacts and real world technologies, numerous video interviews of Lucasfilm filmmakers along with scientists and engineers, and interactive exhibits. Artifacts displayed include:
Luke's Landspeeder Model and Vehicle
Tarfull Wookiee Costume
Anakin Jedi Costume
Mace Windu Costume
Obi-Wan Kenobi Costume
Yoda Puppet
C-3PO Costume
R2-D2 Costume
Princess Leia Costume
Imperial Walker AT-AT Model
Stormtrooper Costume
Lightsaber Prop, Palpatine
Darth Vader Costume
Grievous Full Body Maquette
Darth Vader Mask Reveal
Queen Amidala’s Nubian Starship Model
Star Wars:® Where Science Meets Imagination, presented by Bose Corporation, was developed by the Museum of Science, Boston and Lucasfilm Ltd. Star Wars objects in this exhibition are on loan from

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[darthskellington]

We got to attend this when it was in Fort Worth, and then later in Lafayette, LA. Very cool exhibit...and the Falcon cockpit is worth checking out too. Not every location gets the Falcon due to the space it takes up.