Super lack of updates although I planned to write more often :(, been busy with research work and I actually took time off for a getaway at Singapore for 4 days in the end of July.
The first post of my recent Singapore trip - The Harry Potter Exhibition.
For the first time, Harry Potter's travelling exhibition arrived in Asia, first stop at Singapore. No news about where's the next destination yet though. I took the opportunity to squeeze this in to the schedule for my recent getaway to Singapore :).
Held in the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, Harry Potter The Exhibition offers 'a day at Hogwarts' experience to its visitors. Featuring props and authentic costumes from the Harry Potter films, from the 1st to the 8th and final instalment, visitors get to relive the world of the Harry Potter and get a taste of his magic. This exhibition also features all the horcruxes, which include Nagini, Lord Voldemort's serpent.
ArtScience Museum
the magical tickets
the flying Ford Anglia which appear in the second instalment
There are a few settings in the exhibition - in the pre-show, we got to watch a montage of all the Harry Potter films on eight different screens, so you get to refresh your memories :P. There is also the 'Sorting Hat' procedure, where one or two lucky ones are chosen to be sorted into different Hogwarts house (Be quick to volunteer to be sorted). I am one of them and got sorted to Gryffindor! Yeay!
No photographs are allowed in the exhibition halls. At some point of time, a train whistle and the loud roar of Hogwarts Express blared signalling its arrival and we were welcomed by a sight of a replica of the Hogwarts Express.
The few settings in the exhibition includes: The Gryffindor common room & The Gryffindor Boys' Dormitory where you get to see the painting of the Fat Lady, some props and clothes worn by Harry, Ron and Hermione, the Golden Egg, the Marauder's Map etc.
Next is the Hogwarts Classes, we got to experience what the students do in their magical classes, be it Potions, Divination or Defence Against the Dark Arts and others, see the magical artifacts used in lessons and to experience pulling a Mandrake from its pot and listen to its screeching scream.
Experience Quidditch - a popular sport in the wizarding world and visitors also get to toss a Quaffle and see the brooms used in tournaments.
Up next is Hagrid's Hut where you get to experience a recreation of his hut shown in the movie. The furniture inside are enormous as Hagrid is half giant. You can't touch most of the exhibits (apart from the Mandrake), but in here you'll get to sit on Hagrid's giant chair.
You'll then walked into the Forbidden Forest, which is forbidden to students. Encounter the magical creatures which appear in the movies for example the unicorns and giant spiders.
See for yourself what the Dark Forces can do, this setting showcases Lord Voldemort's robes, the Death Eaters, the horcruxes etc. It was really eerie and cold in there.
The final setting is The Great Hall, the main area where the student meets. This is where student eat their meals, receive their owl posts and all the special events are held here. This final setting showcased the props for the Yule Ball, Christmas Celebration, the Great Hall feasts, flags of all four houses at Hogwarts and more.
When you exit, there is a merchandise shop. You can get wands, chocolate frogs, the Marauder map and many other souvenirs here.
merchandises I bought
There are actually more to what you can see than what I have written here. Definitely a must-go to all Potter fans. Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be on from now till 30th September.
Tickets for adults are selling at $24, and $20 for Singapore residents. For more information on ticketing and packages, see here
>>.
If you happen to be Sands Rewards Club member, do present your card for a 20% off the tickets price. Check out Sands Rewards Club
here.
