New Bury St Edmunds exhibition to display Star Wars and Doctor Who outfits and props

Prepare to travel to a galaxy far far away

Star Wars memorabilia
Author: Sian RochePublished 10th Oct 2023
Last updated 10th Oct 2023

Lightsabres at the ready... a new exhibition in Bury St Edmunds will celebrate some of the biggest names in science fiction later this month.

It's as this year marks 60 years since William Hartnell became the first travelling timelord in Doctor Who, and 40 years since cute fluffy Ewoks helped end the evil empire, as Return of the Jedi brought the original Star Wars’ trilogy to a close.

West Suffolk Council's announced it's opening an exhibition celebrating Doctor Who and Star Wars as its Sci-Fi and Film exhibition opens at Moyse’s Hall Museum later this month.

From speeder bikes, an Ewok mask from Return and a lightsabre signed by Mark Hamill, to a Gallifreyan timelord costume, and the Key to Time, the exhibition will include a range of original screen used props and costumes, collectables, high end replicas and memorabilia.

Doctor Who outfit

The exhibition will also shine the spotlight on British director Ridley Scott, with screen props from Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood, Black Hawk Down and more also on display.

Visitors will also be able to see original props from Pirate of the Caribbean and the 1999 version of The Mummy.

“This is the biggest display in the 12-year history of this exhibition with over 100 TV and movie props on display, and you don’t need to travel to a galaxy far, far away to go see it,” said Cllr Ian Shipp, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture at West Suffolk Council.

“While Moyse’s is primarily a history museum displaying items from a long time ago but from the area quite nearby, West Suffolk prides itself on offering a strong mix of leisure and cultural attractions such as this fans favourite.

“It’s not only something great for our local families and communities to come along and enjoy but it also attracts people to West Suffolk as well.”

The exhibition will run from Friday 20 October through to Sunday 21 January.

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