Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

The U.S. tour of Harry Potter: The Exhibition will make its next stop at Dallas’ Pepper Square shopping center in October, showcasing the magical world made famous in books by J.K. Rowling and in a series of popular movies.

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Imagine Exhibitions, and Eventim Live said the exhibition will open Oct. 24, at Pepper Square, located at Preston Road and Belt Line. The site is currently hosting the touring Titanic exhibition.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

“This exhibition celebrates the extended world of Harry Potter like no other touring exhibition has done before,” Imagine President and CEO Tom Zaller said in a statement. “With its family-friendly environment and great appreciation for storytelling and adventure, North Texas is the perfect place for fans and families of all ages to experience the magic of the wizarding world. We can’t wait to share it with visitors from near and far when we open this fall.”

Tickets will go on sale Sept. 10. For those who sign up for the waitlist offering early access to tickets, a presale will be offered beginning Sept. 9.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

Featuring ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ experiences

Imagine said the behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” film series, as well as wonders from the extended world of Harry Potter that includes the Tony award-winning Broadway production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

Visitors can experience “beautifully crafted environments” based on memorable moments from the films, getting an up-close look at everything from original costumes to authentic props as they embark on a personalized journey through “innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical galleries using best-in-class immersive design and technology,” organizers said.

Since its world premiere in Philadelphia in February 2022, Harry Potter: The Exhibition has been seen by 4 million fans and visitors worldwide. The exhibition has traveled to major cities around the globe and is currently on display in Salt Lake City, Utah; Krakow, Poland; Melbourne, Australia; and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

Legendary spaces and immersive activities

Here are some of the Exhibition Gallery Highlights, per the organizers:

:: From Page to Screen Gallery showcases a first edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone encased in a Gringotts-inspired vault and is surrounded by inspirational video and literary quotes, reconnecting guests to the story as they are introduced to the exhibition.

:: Hogwarts Castle Gallery features an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements like the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder’s Map, where guests will see their name appear, prompting them to continue their exploration of the exhibition.

:: The Great Hall Gallery is a space that allows visitors to celebrate magical seasonal moments in its iconic architecture.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

:: The Hogwarts Houses gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience, allowing guests the opportunity to experience more personalized moments with the Hogwarts house they select during their pre-registration. While guests may gravitate towards one house, this gallery will enable visitors to experience all the Hogwarts houses in a celebratory hall featuring the iconic Sorting Hat, perfect for photo ops, while surrounded by freshly designed house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows.

:: Hogwarts Classrooms are filled with iconic props, creatures, and costumes. Visitors will interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets about iconic classroom moments. They will brew potions in the Potions Classroom, predict the future in Divination, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse, and use their digital wand to defeat a boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

:: Hagrid’s Hut and The Forbidden Forest offer an interactive Patronus charm experience. Guests will then uncover iconic creatures, such as centaurs and Acromantula, hidden in the forest and explore inside a recreation of Hagrid’s Hut.

Imagine said that an exclusive collection of Harry Potter: The Exhibition merchandise will be available in the onsite retail shop.

More looks at Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

Harry Potter: The Exhibition [Photo: Imagine Exhibitions]

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