The "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit allows fans of the hit films a close-up look at dozens of original models and props.
This weekend, the Tech Museum of Innovation here begins showcasing "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination," an exhibit that has been traveling the country for the last eight years and is now making its final stop, almost in George Lucas' backyard.
Visitors to the show, which runs through February 23, 2014, will get an up-close view of 70 original artifacts from the six "Star Wars" movies, including costumes, models, props, and more.
This model of the Millennium Falcon was used in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."
"One challenge confronting the filmmakers shooting 'A New Hope' in 1976 was to create convincing aliens using rubber, plastic, and cloth costumes. By completely covering the Sand People, they leave it up to your imagination to decide what the Tusken look like under the wrappings."