You know what we don’t have enough of in this world? Harry Potter.

I’m kidding, of course. Harry Potter is so overexposed that, even in my sheltered childhood, I was able to get my hands on a library copy of the first book. When my mom saw it, she wanted to make sure that “it doesn’t have good witches in it, does it?” But then she read it, and was hooked. One more potential book-burner converted, thanks to J.K. Rowling.

Now that the saga has officially ended - on the book front, anyway - we’re all free to focus on the production of the films and on all the creative marketing that’s going on. The latest effort from Warner Brothers is, naturally enough, a museum exhibit.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition will premiere in 2009, proceeding to travel to at least 10 major world citites over the next five years. ComingSoon.net, having seen the official press release, has this information:

“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” will include elaborate displays of authentic costumes, props and artifacts from popular environments featured in the films such as those from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid’s hut. During its run, the exhibit will also be updated to include artifacts from the final installments of the “Harry Potter” film series. The exhibition will be displayed in major cultural and entertainment venues, museums and institutions, and will be supported by a multimedia promotional effort and advance ticket sales worldwide. Tour information, updates and ticket availability will be posted at HarryPotterExhibition.com as details become available, or for more information, call 866-231-8328.

Look forward to your kids begging you to take them to a major world city. In the meantime, though, how about some Harry Potter trivia?

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