Follow Up: Science of Harry Potter's World Display Now a Traveling Exhibition

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Follow Up: Science of Harry Potter's World Display Now a Traveling Exhibition

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Posted by: sue

October 20, 2009, 09:25 AM

Back in 2008, TLC first told you of a special Harry Potter display, called Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine which "explores Harry Potter’s world, its roots in Renaissance science, and the ethical questions that affected not only the wizards of Harry Potter, but also the historical thinkers featured in the series.” In conjunction with the ALA, three copies of the exhibition are now traveling to various libraries and universities all across the US, with the first of the venues now open to the public in Charleston, IL, Lewisville, TX and New Britain, CT. Many more stops are planned through 2012, with the full schedule now available at this link. Update: Thanks to author Travis Prinzi (thehogshead.org) and reader Jan who let us know there are some dates missing from the schedule, with more available here

This exhibition has some fascinating background and insight on 'real life' things as well as the magical contained within the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling such as Potions, Herbology, Fantastic Beasts, Magical Creatures, and much more. We also encourage you to check out these links (online activities, higher education, middle &high school lesson plans & discussion topics) for additional material. Enjoy!

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1535 Points

First! Love it! :)

Posted by ginevrapotter07 on October 20, 2009, 09:39 AM report to moderator

1535 Points

First! Love it! :)

Posted by ginevrapotter07 on October 20, 2009, 09:39 AM report to moderator

28 Points

Would be amazing if I lived in the US :/

Posted by OliviavdB on October 20, 2009, 09:44 AM report to moderator

2624 Points

Woot! It’s coming to Williamsport in 2011. That’s an awful long time to wait, though.

Posted by Laura Keaton [WBM!] on October 20, 2009, 10:12 AM report to moderator

384 Points

I will totally be there and maybe they will let you take pictures at this exhibit :)

Posted by ProfKnight on October 20, 2009, 10:41 AM report to moderator

842 Points

I need to wait until 2012 then go to San Diego.

Posted by magicmaniac on October 20, 2009, 11:02 AM report to moderator

979 Points

Wow, a travelling exhibit. Sounds quite interesting. Of course, if it’s about Harry Potter I would absolutley adore it, and quite possibly die if I can’t go, but I am running low on money at the moment and saving for LC ’11! w00t!!!

Posted by iWeasley on October 20, 2009, 11:39 AM report to moderator

617 Points

xD Nice!

Posted by humbert0 on October 20, 2009, 12:45 PM report to moderator

3560 Points

Sounds very cool, but it is not science, it is magic. Duh.

Posted by Brosia, OoM 2 [WBM] on October 20, 2009, 01:35 PM report to moderator

3560 Points

Cool. Hope it comes to NH!!!

Posted by Brosia, OoM 2 [WBM] on October 20, 2009, 01:36 PM report to moderator

3560 Points

Hope it comes to NH!!

Posted by Brosia, OoM 2 [WBM] on October 20, 2009, 01:36 PM report to moderator

545 Points

Nothing in MA or RI (though I can’t really complain since I’ll be seeing the other HP exhibit soon)…I did, however, notice that it’ll be in Orlando July 24, 2011; maybe I can extend my LeakyCon trip long enough to see the display. :)

Posted by Bookworm Jen on October 20, 2009, 01:51 PM report to moderator

216 Points

And of course, it’s not coming close to me:( I guess I’ll have to drive to KC to see it:(

Posted by JessSnape on October 20, 2009, 02:09 PM report to moderator

202 Points

There are a handful of dates that aren’t on this list, actually. Originally, this traveling exhibition was only going to a few places (one of which I’m speaking at). Here’s the rest of the schedule: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ppo/pro…

Posted by Travis Prinzi on October 20, 2009, 02:36 PM report to moderator