May the 4th Celebration: Across the Galaxy
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 05/04/2024
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Whether you’re a Padawan, Jedi, or Sith, all forces will unite for a themed, fun-filled day, including a Droid meet and greet, all-ages workshop, community mural, screenings, and more in a galaxy far, far away!
Programming will also feature a special presentation of the Dykstraflexcomputerized camera control system used to film the original Star Wars trilogy. Be sure to dress up in your best Star Wars–inspired costumes!*
Please see below for the day’s schedule and ticketing options.
Schedule
11am–2pm Community Mural
Location: Disney Piazza
Come color the Dark Side or contribute to the Rebellion by adding colors and drawings on a collaborative mural inspired by the world of Star Wars.
11am Screening
Location: David Geffen Theater
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Separate ticketed event
Jump to Lightspeed - Encounters Tours
Times: 12pm | 2pm | 4pm
Join us for a sneak peek of our second iteration of the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters gallery located on Level 3 with a guided tour. Meet new friends—heroes and villains—before it opens to the public on May 12!
This is a separate ticketed event. Ensure your entire party arrives 5 minutes before your ticket time. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
10:30am–12pm BB8 and R2D2 Meet and Greet
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
Take photos with some of your favorite fan-built droids! General admission ticket not required.
2pm–4pm BB8 and R2D2 Meet and Greet
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
Second chance to take photos with some of your favorite fan-built droids! General admission ticket not required.
1:00pm Force Training Demonstration
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
Are you force sensitive? Come learn the ways of the Jedi with an interactive demonstration.
12:30pm–4:30pm May the 4th Art-Making Activities
Location: Shirley Temple Education Studio
Create buttons, Star Wars-inspired thaumatropes, Star Wars–inspired origami characters, and glow in the dark galaxy slime!
6pm–Museum Closes
7:30pm Screening
David Geffen Theater
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
A separate ticket is needed
Come dressed as your favorite character from across the Star Wars galaxy for a chance to be selected to participate in a costume* contest before the screening!
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.