Chicago museum conjures 'Potter' exhibit

CHICAGO, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- The international touring show "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" is slated to open at The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago next spring, the museum said.

The exhibition is to run April 30-Sept. 7 in Chicago. Tickets are on sale exclusively online at www.msichicago.org.

"Harry Potter: The Exhibition" offers visitors the opportunity to see authentic costumes and props from the blockbuster movies, displayed in settings inspired by the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where most of the films' action takes place.

In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Becker Group -- which recently combined operations with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur -- created the 10,000-square-foot exhibition.

"We are proud to present this unique exhibition, which captures the magic of 'Harry Potter' and will give fans of all ages a front-row seat to some of the most iconic artifacts and scenic elements from the beloved films," Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, said in a statement Thursday. "We are pleased to debut this very special exhibit in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry."