Tickets are now on sale for “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition,” opening at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land on Oct. 3 and running through Jan. 18.
Based on the blockbuster film series and C.S. Lewis’ beloved fictional books, the 10,000-square-foot state-of-the-art entertainment and educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the literary world of Narnia.
Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the Narnia films, visitors will enter a three-dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy.
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition” is presented by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media and is produced by Exhibitgroup/Giltspur.
“This exhibition is a truly captivating and entertaining experience for all ages,” said Eddie Newquist, president of Branded Entertainment at Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. “From the scene displays and props seen in the Narnia films, to the scientific and educational aspects of the exhibition that stimulate the senses and the mind, guests will be transported into another world to experience Narnia like never before.”
Visitors to the exhibition will view artifacts from C.S. Lewis’ personal study and experience environments such as the famous attic and wardrobe. Once inside Narnia, visitors will encounter falling snow and other interactive and instructive elements.
Included in the exhibition is a replica of the White Witch’s Throne, where visitors can sit on the icy throne and feel the chill. A nearby display describes the impact of climate change on the planet and investigates whether our planet could be frozen for 100 years, like the world of Narnia.
There is also an area featuring King Miraz’s Castle from “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” where visitors have the opportunity to build an arch, while learning about the architectural structure and strategy involved in the design.
An area highlighting the mythical creatures of Narnia allows visitors to create their own characters featured in the film. Three stacks of rotating, square blocks stand in three-, four- and six-foot configurations, each level featuring different aspects of a creature. By rearranging the different levels, visitors can create well-known characters from the Narnia films or mix and match the squares to create new characters.
“We are so pleased that the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land was chosen to be the next venue to open ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’”, said Carolyn Sumners, vice president of astronomy and physical sciences. “This special exhibition is truly a unique enhancement to the grand opening of our new facility and it will be a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages.”
First published in 1950, more than 100 million copies of “The Chronicles of Narnia” series have been sold in more than 50 languages.
The series’ first big-screen adaptation, “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” grossed more than $745 million worldwide.
The second installment in the series, “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” grossed more than $410 million.
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” is currently in full production with an expected winter 2010 release.
Tickets to the Narnia exhibit include general admission in the museum’s permanent exhibition halls at Sugar Land.
For tickets or more information, visit www.hmns.org or call 713-639-4629.
