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

All new at 10.30, a galaxy far, far away is preparing to come to Philadelphia. This morning we're getting our first look at Star Wars, the experience at the Franklin Institute. Tickets went on sale today for the experience that will be opening in February. Our Action News reporter and anchor Maggie Kent is joining us now live there in Center City. With some friends. And Maggie, it looks like you have one of the men of the hour there. Are you one with the force? I am. I think I've chosen the dark side, Tim. Disney and Lucasfilm, so much to celebrate here as we look forward to the 50th anniversary of the epic storytelling of all that is the world of Star Wars. And coming here in February to the Franklin Institute, an immersive exhibit that you can get in on. Dark side or light side, you must choose, and once you do, the Star Wars The Experience exhibit inside the Franklin Institute will unfold in front of you. 18,000 square feet transporting you to a galaxy far, far away. Come February, the Lucasfilm archives are opening, and what's inside the legendary vault will be available for public view. It's the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, and for us in this city to get this exhibition, it will be the exhibition in Philadelphia in 2027. Seven. Inside the exhibit, you'll find Darth Maul's ultimate weapon of the Sith, the double-sided lightsaber glowing red. We've got an inside look at other franchise artifacts already there, like this adorable porg with expressive eyes inside the nest. The inspiration of fear and terror across the galaxy, arguably the most iconic and immediately recognizable costume, Darth Vader's armor will be on display. Here we have the cross saber lightsaber hilt wielded by Kylo Ren. The undead Imperial Knight Trooper helmet from Ahsoka Season 2 is on display. The team at Lucasfilm calls these items their holy grail pieces for anyone who has felt the force within them. This is a chance to graduate from Padawan to Jedi in this immersive experience, which feels like a welcome home to true fans of the world of Star Wars. What's so remarkable about Star Wars is how deeply fans bring it into their lives. They don't just watch it, they live it, they collect it, they share it with their families, they create around it. And that has made Star Wars really special to multiple generations. Grab your lightsabers and get ready. Star Wars, the experience is coming here at the Franklin Institute. Ladies.