Gavin Gracey
Have you ever imagined yourself as a student at Hogwarts? Do you want to be sur⁃rounded by magical creatures from the Fantastic Beasts films? If so, you may enjoy a new exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.
Harry Potter:The Exhibition was based on the book series by J.K.Rowling,which fea⁃tures displays that take visitors on a journey through the Wizarding World.“It was very in⁃teractive,and we could do a lot of activities,”said Katherine Lamberth,9,of Pennsylvania.
The 21 themed galleries offer an up⁃close look at props and original costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. Magic follows visitors as they experience the Great Hall, Hagrid's Hut, and the Forbidden Forest. Guests can even use their digital wands(魔杖)to defeat a boggart in a Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
The Love family from Delaware was first in line when I visited on the opening day.“I really liked doing the spells,”Henry Love, 8, said afterwards. Adrienne Chapman, 9, of Delaware,said that“seeing all of the wands”was her favorite part of the exhibition.
During my visit, I spoke with Tom Zaller, the president and chief executive officer of Imagine Exhibitions. When asked what sets this exhibition apart, Zaller said,“I like the technology. I like that it puts you in places you can't go otherwise. Even if you go to the Harry Potter amusement park,this is a little different.You can get inside and feel like you're there.”
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Which part does Tom Zaller like about the exhibition?__
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