Darth Vader meets Iron Man at the Heritage Motor Centre
Weapons, props and costumes from some of the most famous Science Fiction films including Star Wars, E.T. Harry Potter, Aliens, Batman, Spiderman and Superman will be on display at the Heritage Motor Centre. ‘Sci-Fi at the Movies’ is the latest exciting exhibition at the Centre which will run from 19 February – 4 September.
During the opening weekend costumed characters such as Batman, Laura Croft, Darth Vader and Iron Man will be wandering around the exhibition mingling with visitors. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity of meeting Rusty Goffe, the British actor & entertainer, on Sunday 20 February.
Rusty has been featured in a number of high-profile roles, including as the "bouncing weatherman" for L!VE TV, Oompa-Loompa in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Jawa in Star Wars Episode IV and Goober, a purple gremlin butler from Stupid! Rusty has also appeared in the films Willow and Flash Gordon.
This unique exhibition will not only showcase some of the most popular and iconic superheroes and villains but will take visitors on a fascinating journey of discovery providing an amazing insight into film history, character profiles and little known film trivia. All the rare artefacts are on loan from the private collection of ‘Skywalkers Promotions’ and would not normally be available for the public to view.
Visitors will be able to wander through six different zones propelling them into the presence of some of the most infamous characters that have enriched the plot lines of these world famous films. The “Creature Zone” will display creatures from the friendly E.T to the rebellious Gremlins. Replicas of the famous crew uniforms will be displayed in the “Star Trek Zone”. The “Star Wars Zone” will include characters such as Jabba the Hut, Yoda and Darth Vader which have made this hugely successful film such a phenomenon. Other zones include “Alien & Predator”, “Miscellaneous” incorporating Robocop, Terminator and Battlestar Galactica and “Comic Book Heroes” featuring an amazing display of costumes from Spider-Man, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman as well as masks from Dr Doom and the Iron Man.
During the spring half term from 19 – 27 February there are a number of special Sci-Fi activities running alongside the exhibition whilst on 24 February there will be special Sci-Fi themed family craft activities from 11am - 3pm in the Education Room.
There is no extra charge for the new Sci-Fi exhibition as it is included in the standard Museum entry fees. However, on the opening day of 19 February, Gift Aid Season tickets, Tesco Club cards and any other promotional offers will not be valid. Museum entry fees are: Adults priced at £11, Children priced at £8 (5-16 years) under 5’s are free, Concessions are priced at £9 and a Family ticket is priced at £34.
Sci-Fi at the Movies is just one of many exciting and unique events to take place at the Heritage Motor Centre in 2011. To find out more information please visit the website at: heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
