Who could have imagined that crying baby plants, flying broomsticks and talking portraits would be tucked right in the middle of Downtown Atlanta?
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is now in Atlanta, after opening locations in Philadelphia and Vienna, Austria last year. Soon to follow will be a Paris location as well as other cities in the near future.
The exhibition brings the world of Harry Potter to life and includes locations like Hogwarts, Harry’s bedroom and Hagrid’s living home.
While this may sound similar to the theme park at Universal Studios Orlando, or even the newly built flagship store in New York City, Harry Potter: The Exhibition is in a class of its own. From start to finish, it features everything from the entire series.
No detail is spared. In fact, every detail is carefully placed and beautifully executed. Down to the design of the Divination classroom to the real props and outfits used in each film, this exhibition is like a whimsical fever dream. Guests can expect to see behind the scenes preparations of the work that went in to building the world of Harry Potter that we know so well today.
Everything from how the characters’ wands were designed to the real story behind some of our favorite moments from the films can be seen throughout the tour.
Upon entering, guests can choose a house and a Patronus. From there, the experience is specially curated around the guest’s choice and allows them to enjoy an interactive experience. If you’re not camera shy, there are plenty of cool photo-ops to take advantage of.
The space is massive and takes over an hour to cover. Don’t worry about a sensory overload, though. There’s a lot to see but there’s no rush! We promise you’ll enjoy every minute of it.
There’s something for every kind of wizard at this exhibition. Whether you’re a super fan of the beloved series or you’re just looking for a fun outing, this is definitely the place to be.
Visit the café to get your hands on a Butter Beer, the popular soft drink introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, or snack on some tasty treats inspired by the films.
If you’re in the mood to spend some money, stop by the gift shop to see hundreds (seriously) of Harry Potter merchandise. From Gryffindor T-Shirts and the Marauders Map of Hogwarts to Voldemort figurines, there’s plenty to choose from.
Tickets to the Atlanta location are on-sale now and start at $25 for kids and $29 for adults.
Watch our recap of the exhibition here.
