Harry Potter Exhibit Coming To Upper West Side

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A Harry Potter-themed exhibit that broke records in Britian is making its way across the pond to the Upper West Side.

The exhibit, called "Harry Potter: A History of Magic," will debut at the New York Historical Society in October, and tickets to the much-anticipated event go on sale later this month, according to the Upper West Side museum's website.

The general public will be able to buy tickets to the magical exhibit starting Thursday, April 26, the New York Historical Society announced. Ticket sales will go live at 12 p.m. that day, according to the museum's website. Tickets cost $21 for adults, $16 for seniors, $13 for students $6 for children between five and 13 years old and are free for children younger than four. Members of the New York Historical Society have had access to tickets since Feb. 14, according to the museum.

New Yorkers interested in checking the exhibit out should buy tickets in advance due to expected high demand, the New York Historical Society said. An individual can buy a maximum of six tickets at once.

The exhibit will debut at the museum, located on Central Park West between West 76th and 77th streets, on Oct. 5, according to the museum. Items from the collections of the British Library, New York Historical Society and Harry Potter publishers will be put on display for the exhibit. "Harry Potter: A History of Magic," is curated to give fans of the book and movie series a greater understanding of the traditions and history that helped inspire the series. Original drafts from author J. K. Rowling are included in the exhibit.

For more information about the exhibit, check out the New York Historical Society's website.

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