Sneak peek of 'Star Wars: The Experience' coming to Philadelphia's Franklin Institute

Synergy Star Wars 50 Sneak peek of 'Star Wars: The Experience' coming to Philadelphia's Franklin Institute 'Star Wars: The Experience' opens in February at the Franklin Institute. By 6abc Digital Staff Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:29PM A new experience coming to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia will take you to a galaxy far, far away. WPVI PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A new experience coming to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia will take you to a galaxy far, far away. "Star Wars: The Experience" makes its world debut next year in honor of the iconic film franchise's 50th anniversary. Tickets go on sale Thursday. The immersive exhibit takes fans on a journey through the movie's history. It will debut in Philadelphia before going on a five-year North American tour. Washington shooting: 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 1 hour ago Man sentenced in parking lot rampage that injured officers in Plymouth Twp. 1 hour ago AccuWeather: Gusty thunderstorms today in the Philadelphia region Characters and costumes will be on display along with more than 70 artifacts from the archives. "Star Wars: The Experience" opens in February at the Franklin Institute. It will be there through Labor Day. The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of this station Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PHILADELPHIA SYNERGY STAR WARS 50 STAR WARS THINGS TO DO IN PHILADELPHIA FRANKLIN INSTITUTE Watch Live ON NOW 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 1 hour ago Man sentenced in parking lot rampage that injured 2 cops 1 hour ago AccuWeather: Gusty thunderstorms today Man shot during altercation with police during traffic stop: Officials 1 hour ago At least 8 dead, including 2 children, after building collapses in Brooklyn: Sources 17 minutes ago