In the spring of 2012, residents of the English capital learned that an unusual museum was opened in the vicinity of the city. In London, Harry Potter is a true national hero, and it is not surprising that such a grand event took place here.
The power of universal love
The story of an unusual boy these days is familiar to everyone. No one expected a fictional character from Joan Rowling's novels to become so popular. After the first picture was released, a real stir began. The whole world was swept by potteromania. Children proudly put on glasses and asked them to buy magic wands. The kids carefully memorized the words of the spells and tried in life to perform a miracle. The army of Harry Potter fans has grown every day. Even adults could no longer stay away from what was happening. Perhaps this situation prompted the fact that soon an entire museum was created in London. Harry Potter is here as alive with his friends. The exhibition is located in the pavilion of the Warner Brothers film studio, where, in fact, the shooting took place. From the numerous pavilions of the world famous company, a beautiful museum in London has turned out. Harry Potter here reveals all his secrets. This is probably why he got the name "Harry Potter Creation."
Journey through a fairy tale
You can visit the museum any day. Entrance fees are relatively small: 29 euros for adults and 21 euros for children under fifteen, and kids under four can enjoy for free. For this money, a three-hour sightseeing tour is held for visitors. They have the opportunity to see in reality what they admired on the screen. In the first hall of the exhibition you can watch a short video about how the shooting of the famous film went. Then begins the inspection of the remaining rooms. Visitors with their own eyes can see the famous dining room, where students not only ate, but also went through the distribution process in the faculties. In the same room, according to the film, balls were held. The hall preserved costumes and props, which was used during the filming. One of the most striking exhibits is the layout of the Hogwarts school itself is quite impressive in size. Each building here is in full view. The main "exhibit" of such an institution as a museum in London - Harry Potter - is perceived as a friend who invited everyone to visit him.
Recognition of the Russians
Fans and admirers of Harry Potter are in any country of the world. Many liked the desperate guy with honest eyes and an open heart. Such people create forums on the Internet to communicate with like-minded people. But no letters and chats can replace live communication. The situation decided to correct the couple from Moscow. Natalia, as a journalist, took up this matter with great enthusiasm. Yes, and her husband Maxim, an advertising worker, also did not stand aside. Together they decided to open the Harry Potter Museum in Moscow. Of course, it will be noticeably different from the London counterpart. But this is in fact his personality. The main exhibits here will be drawings, photographs, costumes, jewelry and embroidery, made exclusively by yourself. Everyone can send their work, which will be put on public display. In addition to the exhibition hall, the museum will also have a cafe and a shop where everyone can buy various souvenirs and attributes. The organizers plan to place the museum somewhere in the center of the capital so that visitors can easily get from anywhere in the city.
Wonderful exposure
For residents of the capital and guests of London, the European Museum is preparing a lot of interesting things. Guests can visit the famous Krivoy Lane and go to the store to Mr. Ollivander himself. There they will have the opportunity to see with their own eyes and even, perhaps, touch the notorious magic wands. Guests will visit the bedroom, where young wizards relaxed and shared secrets. In its original form, the school lounge and the private office of Professor Dumbledore have been preserved. Visiting the Harry Potter Museum, a memory photo can be taken almost everywhere, with the exception of some rooms in which professional video is strictly prohibited. A special place in the museum is occupied by masks. As you know, in the film there were many monsters. Their images were thought out in the most thorough way. Each, even the smallest doll was made according to special drawings. The wall with live photos has also been preserved. True, now they no longer move, but this does not cease to be interesting to the audience.
The exact address
Anyone who wants to plunge into the atmosphere of magic and decides on a long trip should know exactly where the Harry Potter Museum is located. If for the inhabitants of European countries this does not take much time, then for the Russians this way will not be close. First you will need to fly to London, and then go to the suburbs, where just a few minutes drive is a small place called Livesden. The easiest way to get there in 20 minutes is by train, and then you will need to use special buses belonging to the museum, which run in both directions every 30 minutes. The tour itself includes an inspection of the main pavilions where the film was shot. Nearby is the house where the boy’s parents lived in the story. It was there, on the second floor, that the Dark Lord cast his spell on Harry. Giant chess pieces were set up separately in the open air , with the help of which Potter's best friend Ron Weasley was able to win the decisive game, sacrificing his health.
Significant difference
The London Harry Potter Museum compares favorably with its Moscow counterpart. Of course, because here are the originals of all those things that were used on the set. Each visitor can touch them and become, to some extent, a participant in the story. The idea of the Moscow museum is different. Here, figuratively speaking, the impressions of people are collected. Drawings and crafts made by the audience. In their works, people reflect not only their vision, but also the attitude to this or that hero of the sensational picture. The age of the authors does not matter. The English Museum is a journey to a fabulous country where everything is filled with the spirit of magic. Here everyone can feel like a student of the famous school of magic. There is even the opportunity to attend practical exercises, and try to prepare a magic potion. And for Moscow, such a museum is rather a meeting place for fans. People come here to search for like-minded people and for the opportunity to express their imagination.
Second Life
It is known that the representatives of Universal in Florida were the first to perpetuate Harry Potter. It was here, in Orlando, that a little wizard park was organized. Warner Brothers decided to go further and create an entire museum. The object for placing the exposition was chosen as a studio in the town of Livesden. The Harry Potter Museum, in fact, is located on the set itself. This decision allowed to strengthen the impressions of visitors from everything they saw. Those who walk through huge halls and bizarre corridors, it seems that in a second one of the doors will open and the heroes of the film will run out from there. In order to allow guests to freely navigate the vast territory, each of them is handed a specially designed gadget before the start of the tour, in which there is an electronic map of the entire museum, as well as a built-in voice guide in several languages. This revolutionary innovation enables everyone to individually move around the territory and receive the necessary information.