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Set to open in spring 2021, the new museum will make Milton Keynes a hub for sci-fi enthusiasts across the country
Chris Tebbutt | Planet Attractions | 25 Jan 2021
The museum will open later this year in Milton Keynes, UK Credit: National Film and Sci-Fi Museum
Milton Keynes will soon be the home of sci-fi in Britain, with construction now underway on a new national museum dedicated to the genre.
Once open, the National Film and Sci-Fi Museum will be dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the art and props that go into making popular movies and TV shows.
The museum, which will operate as a non-profit, has laid out its mission plan via its social channels.
“Our team of volunteers are very busy working on the exhibits and displays and working with a team of experts from the film industry on the monumental task of bringing them to life and sharing the magic of the art of filmmaking,” said a statement.
“We’re a registered charity and as such, everything we raise will go back into an extensive restoration program, as well as the running of the museum, so that future generations of fans can see the marvels of entertainment history in a dedicated permanent home.”
The museum will feature artefacts from both the big and small screens, with number artefacts such as Darth Vader’s mask used in the filming of Star Wars, James Bond’s Walther PPK, the Holy Grail from Indiana Jones and a Cyberman helmet as seen in Doctor Who. Other franchises to feature include the likes of Ghostbusters, Harry Potter and the Marvel universe.
In total more than 100 popular films and TV shows will be included in the museum’s collection when it opens in the spring - Covid dependant.
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