Sci-fi and action exhibition offers something for everyone at Moyse’s Hall Museum

Ian Shipp with one of the exhibition items, Darth Vader and other Star Wars memorabilia. Photo: West Suffolk Council.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be commemorated as part of an annual Sci-Fi and Action exhibition which opened at Moyse’s Hall Museum, in Bury St Edmunds, last week.

This year, the exhibition will be celebrating iconic anniversaries with a collection of original costumes, props, and memorabilia from legendary sci-fi films and TV franchises.

Costumes and props from “Saving Private Ryan”, “Band of Brothers”, “Monuments Men” and more will feature as part of a section dedicated to the anniversary of D-Day.

Comic book and film fans will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Wolverine”.

The exhibition will display some of the origins of the character who made his comic book debut in 1974 and more recently on screen in the global hit “Deadpool” and “Wolverine”.

And there’s plenty for sci-fi fans with items from “Star Wars”, “Terminator 2”, “Buck Rogers”, and more, while “Star Wars” fan club Vader Raiders will have their Droid Factory on display.

Families visiting this half term and throughout the exhibition will also be able to take part in special trails and quizzes.

Ian Shipp, cabinet member for Leisure at West Suffolk Council which runs the museum, said: “It’s the start of the school half term but families don’t have to travel far to enjoy a great exhibition on their doorstep.

“The Sci-Fi and Action exhibition offers plenty for families and people of all ages to come along and enjoy.

“And you don’t have to be particular franchise fan to enjoy the exhibition which will have lots of unique and fascinating items on display.

“Even better still, snap up one of our annual heritage ticket and not only will you be able to return to enjoy the Sci-Fi and Action exhibition at no extra cost, you will also get access to all of Moyse’s exhibitions throughout the year and to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and many of its programmed events.

“This is just one of the ways that West Suffolk invests in leisure and culture to help our communities thrive.”

The exhibition runs to Sunday, January 26.

Admission costs adults £5, child/student (aged six to 16) £3, concessions £4.50, under five get in free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Advance booking is recommended at www.moyseshall.org/whats-on/details.cfm?id=945347&ins=1459790 

The Museum is open:

Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).

Sunday 12 noon to 4pm (last admission 3pm).

Extended opening – Sunday, October 27 and Sunday, November 3, 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).

Closed, Tuesday, December 24 to Wednesday, January 1, inclusive.

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