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{{retitle|''Doctor Who'' exhibition}} | {{retitle|''Doctor Who'' exhibition}}{{first pic|Doctor Who Exhibition.jpg|A [[1977 (releases)|1977]] promotional image for the ''Doctor Who'' Experiences.}} | ||
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'''Doctor Who exhibitions''' have taken many forms, from simple promotional tours, to exhibits part of other exhibitions to totally dedicated exhibitions given wholly to ''Doctor Who'' props and materials. | '''Doctor Who exhibitions''' have taken many forms, from simple promotional tours, to exhibits part of other exhibitions to totally dedicated exhibitions given wholly to ''Doctor Who'' props and materials. | ||
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The winning designs from the [[Blue Peter]] Design-a-Monster competition were also on display, having already featured on Blue Peter. | The winning designs from the [[Blue Peter]] Design-a-Monster competition were also on display, having already featured on Blue Peter. | ||
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File:Exhibition 1968 Cybermen and Mire Beast.jpg|Cybermen and the Mire Beast | File:Exhibition 1968 Cybermen and Mire Beast.jpg|Cybermen and the Mire Beast | ||
File:Exhibition 1968 Blue Peter winner.jpg|Blue Peter competition winner | File:Exhibition 1968 Blue Peter winner.jpg|Blue Peter competition winner | ||
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== BBC Special Effects Exhibition 1972-1973 == | == BBC Special Effects Exhibition 1972-1973 == | ||
:''See main article [[BBC tv Special Effects Exhibition]]'' | :''See main article [[BBC tv Special Effects Exhibition]]'' | ||
This was the earliest proper BBC Exhibition to feature Doctor Who and was opened in December 1972 at the Science Museum in Kensington, London. | This was the earliest proper BBC Exhibition to feature ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and was opened in [[December (releases)|December]] [[1972 (releases)|1972]] at the [[Science Museum, London|Science Museum]] in [[Kensington]], [[London]]. | ||
[[File:BBC SFX Badge December 1972.jpg|thumb|center|BBC Exhibition Badge]] | [[File:BBC SFX Badge December 1972.jpg|thumb|center|BBC Exhibition Badge]] | ||
== The Doctor Who Blackpool Exhibition 1974-1985 == | == The ''Doctor Who'' Blackpool Exhibition 1974-1985 == | ||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool]]'' | :''See main article [[Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool]]'' | ||
== The Doctor Who Longleat Exhibition 1974-2003 == | == The ''Doctor Who'' Longleat Exhibition 1974-2003 == | ||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who Exhibition (Longleat)]]'' | :''See main article [[Doctor Who Exhibition (Longleat)]]'' | ||
Held at Longleat House, the stately home near Warminster in Wiltshire, and home to the Marquess of Bath, which also included Britain's first safari park and garden maze it was open to the public along with other attractions held on the grounds. | Held at Longleat House, the stately home near Warminster in Wiltshire, and home to the Marquess of Bath, which also included Britain's first safari park and garden maze it was open to the public along with other attractions held on the grounds. | ||
== The Doctor Who Experience at Madam Tussauds 1980 == | == The ''Doctor Who'' Experience at Madam Tussauds 1980 == | ||
This special exhibition was part of the Madam Tussauds exhibition in London. | This special exhibition was part of the Madam Tussauds exhibition in London. | ||
The opening on [[29 August (releases)|29 August]] [[1980 (releases)|1980]] attracted significant press attention at the time, as this was one of the first London-based Doctor Who exhibitions for some time.<ref name="DWTussauds">[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/tussuads.htm Doctor Who Exhibitions - Madam Tussauds]</ref> The time of opening of this exhibition coincided with the beginning of the [[Season 18|18th season]] of Doctor Who. | The opening on [[29 August (releases)|29 August]] [[1980 (releases)|1980]] attracted significant press attention at the time, as this was one of the first London-based Doctor Who exhibitions for some time.<ref name="DWTussauds">[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/tussuads.htm Doctor Who Exhibitions - Madam Tussauds]</ref> The time of opening of this exhibition coincided with the beginning of the [[Season 18 (Doctor Who 1963)|18th season]] of Doctor Who. | ||
When the exhibition opened it was unique at the time as it was the only Madame Tussaud's exhibition with ''two'' models of the same individual, the [[Tom Baker]]Fourth Doctor model and the Meglos version, both sculpted by [[Judith Craig]]. | When the exhibition opened it was unique at the time as it was the only Madame Tussaud's exhibition with ''two'' models of the same individual, the [[Tom Baker]]Fourth Doctor model and the Meglos version, both sculpted by [[Judith Craig]]. | ||
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The Fourth Doctor wax figure was used for promotional pictures of ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]''. | The Fourth Doctor wax figure was used for promotional pictures of ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]''. | ||
Exhibits included wax reproductions of | Exhibits included wax reproductions of: | ||
* [[Fourth Doctor]] | * [[Fourth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Romana II]] | * [[Romana II]] | ||
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The BBC had a site at this festival, inside a big tent. Within the tent they had a small exhibition of props from various TV shows. While outside the tent (exposed to the weather!) were two Dalek props; one with battle damage, a Police Box prop and a K9 prop. <ref>[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/gardenfestival.htm INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVAL IN LIVERPOOL]</ref> | The BBC had a site at this festival, inside a big tent. Within the tent they had a small exhibition of props from various TV shows. While outside the tent (exposed to the weather!) were two Dalek props; one with battle damage, a Police Box prop and a K9 prop. <ref>[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/gardenfestival.htm INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVAL IN LIVERPOOL]</ref> | ||
== Doctor Who USA Tour 1986/1987 == | == ''Doctor Who'' USA Tour 1986/1987 == | ||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who USA Tour]]'' | :''See main article [[Doctor Who USA Tour]]'' | ||
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== Behind the Sofa 1991-1992 == | == Behind the Sofa 1991-1992 == | ||
:''See main article [[Behind the Sofa]]'' | :''See main article [[Behind the Sofa (exhibition)|Behind the Sofa]]'' | ||
Exhibited at the Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI), this exhibition had many unique features such as a walk-in Dalek where one could pretend to be a Dalek operator, a recreation of a 1960s living room and the opportunity to see a [[Krarg]] an alien created, but never seen on TV for the story ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]''. | Exhibited at the Museum of the Moving Image (MOMI), this exhibition had many unique features such as a walk-in Dalek where one could pretend to be a Dalek operator, a recreation of a 1960s living room and the opportunity to see a [[Krarg]] an alien created, but never seen on TV for the story ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]''. | ||
== Doctor Who Experience, Llangollen, Wales 1995-2003 == | == ''Doctor Who Experience'', Llangollen, Wales 1995-2003 == | ||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who Experience (Llangollen)]]'' | :''See main article [[Doctor Who Experience (Llangollen)]]'' | ||
This was the largest exhibition to date with a permanent display of all the remaining costumes and props from the television series | This was the largest exhibition to date with a permanent display of all the remaining costumes and props from the television series | ||
== Doctor Who Exhibition, Brighton Pier 2005 == | == ''Doctor Who Exhibition'', Brighton Pier 2005 == | ||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who Exhibition (Brighton Pier)]]'' | :''See main article [[Doctor Who Exhibition (Brighton Pier)]]'' | ||
This exhibition ran from May to November 2005 and included several new series props and costumes, but also costumes and props from the original 'classic' series of ''Doctor Who''. | This exhibition ran from May to November 2005 and included several new series props and costumes, but also costumes and props from the original 'classic' series of ''Doctor Who''. | ||
== Doctor Who Up Close == | == ''Doctor Who'' Up Close == | ||
There were several exhibitions run under the "Doctor Who Up Close" name. The Cardiff Bay exhibition was the largest of these exhibitions, however smaller exhibitions have been run across the country since Doctor Who re-appeared on television in 2005. | There were several exhibitions run under the "Doctor Who Up Close" name. The Cardiff Bay exhibition was the largest of these exhibitions, however smaller exhibitions have been run across the country since Doctor Who re-appeared on television in 2005. | ||
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* Here for You (Pwllheli) (2009) | * Here for You (Pwllheli) (2009) | ||
== The Art of Doctor Who 2008-2009 == | == The Art of ''Doctor Who'' 2008-2009 == | ||
:''See main article [[The Art of Doctor Who (exhibition)|The Art of Doctor Who]]'' | :''See main article [[The Art of Doctor Who (exhibition)|The Art of Doctor Who]]'' | ||
This exhibition at the Spaceport, Merseyside built on the success of its previous exhibition returning twice the size and ran from [[23 May (releases)|23 May]] 2008 to [[1 March (releases)|1 March]] 2009. | This exhibition at the Spaceport, Merseyside built on the success of its previous exhibition returning twice the size and ran from [[23 May (releases)|23 May]] 2008 to [[1 March (releases)|1 March]] 2009. | ||
== Doctor Who Experience, London & Cardiff 2011-2017 == | == ''Doctor Who Experience'', London & Cardiff 2011-2017 == | ||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who Experience (London/Cardiff)]]'' | :''See main article [[Doctor Who Experience (London/Cardiff)]]'' | ||
With an interactive element and the largest to date exhibition of both props and costumes from the 1963 and 2005 onwards series. It was relocated from London to Cardiff in [[2012 (releases)|2017]], where it ran until [[9 September (releases)|9 September]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]]. | With an interactive element and the largest to date exhibition of both props and costumes from the 1963 and 2005 onwards series. It was relocated from London to Cardiff in [[2012 (releases)|2017]], where it ran until [[9 September (releases)|9 September]] [[2017 (releases)|2017]]. | ||
== ''Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder'' 2022-2023 == | |||
:''See main article [[Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder]]'' | |||
Starting from [[27 May (releases)|27 May]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]], the ''Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder'' exhibition was held at the [[World Museum]] in [[Liverpool]] until [[6 November (releases)|6 November]] 2022. It later reopened at the [[National Museum of Scotland]] in [[Edinburgh]] between [[9 December (releases)|9 December]] 2022 and [[1 May (releases)|1 May]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]. The exhibition focussed on ''[[Doctor Who]]'' links with [[science]] and contained many props and costumes. | |||
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Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder banner 2.jpeg|Exhibition Banner | |||
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== ''Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination'' 2022-2023 == | |||
Starting from [[6 October (releases)|6 October]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]] and originaly running until [[4 May (releases)|4 May]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/about-us/press-office/voyage-through-imagined-worlds-science-museums-blockbuster-science-fiction|title=Voyage through imagined worlds in the science museum’s blockbuster science fiction exhibition|website name=Science Museum|accessmonthday=6 August|accessyear=2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806182150/https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/about-us/press-office/voyage-through-imagined-worlds-science-museums-blockbuster-science-fiction|archivedate=6 August 2023|quote=6 October 2022 – 4 May 2023}}</ref> but then being extended until [[20 August (releases)|20 August]] 2023,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/science-fiction|title= | |||
Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination|website name=Science Museum|accessmonthday=6 August|accessyear=2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806182337/https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/science-fiction|archivedate=6 August 2023|quote=The most epic exhibition in the galaxy has now been extended—must close 20 August 2023.}}</ref> the ''Science Fiction: Voyage to the Edge of Imagination'' exhibition was held at the [[London]] [[Science Museum, London|Science Museum]] in "Special Exhibition Gallery 1" on the first floor. In the exhibition, visitors would take part in a story where an AI (named A.L.A.N.N.) brings them to a spaceship in order to explore and investigate the genre of [[science fiction]] and how it links to real [[science]] whith the intent of finding out humanity's prospects for the future. The exhibition featured a number of props, costumes and replicas from a variety of science fiction shows and movies, including ''[[Doctor Who]]''. There were also actual historic scientific equipment and inventions alognside video clips, photos and artwork. A family trail was available which included a section on one of the [[Dalek]] replicas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/learning/science-fiction-exhibition-trail|title=Science Fiction exhibition trail|website name=Science Museum|accessmonthday=6 August|accessyear=2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806181905/https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/learning/science-fiction-exhibition-trail|archivedate=6 August 2023}}</ref> | |||
A replica of a [[Dalek]] design used between [[1965 (releases)|1965]] and [[1967 (releases)|1967]] was present in the entrance hall to the museum. This Dalek formed part of the museum's "Science Fiction Trail".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/science-fiction-trail/|title=Science Fiction Trail|website name=Science Museum|accessmonthday=6 August|accessyear=2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806174508/https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/science-fiction-trail/|archivedate=6 August 2023}}</ref> | |||
A replica [[Dalek]], seemingly built from the [[1973 (releases)|1973]] [[Radio Times]] plans,{{Fact}} was present in the queue to the enter the exhibition. | |||
A third [[Dalek]] replica was present in the "Exploration Deck" portion of the exhibition. | |||
An actual [[1998 (releases)|1998]] [[Cyberman]] costume from ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]'' was present in the "Bio Lab" portion of the exhibition. This costume had seemingly been moved from the separate "BBC at 100" display which ran from [[27 July (releases)|27 July]] [[2022 (releases)|2022]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/bbc-100|title=BBC at 100|website name=Science Museum|accessmonthday=6 August|accessyear=2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806173930/https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/bbc-100|archivedate=6 August 2023}}</ref> | |||
There was a shop at the end of the exhibition. Among other items for other sci-fi franchises, it included a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[poster]] and copies of ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks: The Official Story of the Films]]'' by [[John Walsh]]. | |||
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File:Science Fiction- Voyage to the Edge of Imagination - Science Museum|100px|The exhibition's trailer | |||
File:First Replica Dalek at Science Fiction- Voyage to the Edge of Imagination.jpg|100px|The first replica [[Dalek]], located in this museum entrance hall | |||
File:Second Replica Dalek at Science Fiction- Voyage to the Edge of Imagination.jpg|100px|The second replica [[Dalek]], located in the exhibition's queue | |||
File:Third Replica Dalek at Science Fiction- Voyage to the Edge of Imagination.jpg|100px|The third replica [[Dalek]], located in the "Exploration Deck" portion of the exhibition | |||
File:Cyberman costume at Science Fiction- Voyage to the Edge of Imagination.jpg|100px|The [[Cyberman]] costume from ''[[Silver Nemesis (TV story)|Silver Nemesis]]'', located in the "Bio Lab" portion of the exhibition | |||
</gallery> | |||
== ''Regenerations at Riverside'' == | |||
{{Main|Regenerations at Riverside}} | |||
From [[16 October (releases)|16 October]] to [[3 December (releases)|3 December]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]], a free exhibition was held at [[Riverside Studios]] in celebration of the ''[[List of anniversaries|60th Anniversary]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/free-doctor-who-60th-anniversary-exhibit-at-riverside-studios-london</ref> | |||
''to be added'' | |||
== ''Adventures in Time and Space'' == | |||
{{Main|Adventures in Time and Space - 60 Years of Doctor Who Art}} | |||
From [[21 October (releases)|21 October]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] to [[27 January (releases)|27 January]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], an exhibition was held at the [[Weston Museum]] to celebrate [[List of anniversaries|60 years]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' art..<ref>https://westonmuseum.org/adventures-in-time-and-space-60-years-of-doctor-who-art-exhibition-weston-museum/</ref> | |||
''to be added'' | |||
== ''Sci-Fi & Film Exhibition'' == | |||
{{Main|Annual Sci-Fi & Film Exhibition (Suffolk)}} | |||
From [[20 October (releases)|20 October]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] to [[21 January (releases)|21 January]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], the 12th "Annual [[Sci-Fi]] and [[Film]] Exhibition" was held in [[Suffolk]] at the [[Moyse's Hall Museum]] and amongst others, celebrated the 60th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref>https://www.moyseshall.org/News/new-moyse-s-hall-exhibition-oct-2023.cfm</ref><ref>https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-67133541</ref> | |||
''to be added'' | |||
== ''Set to Stun'' == | |||
{{Main|Set to Stun}} | |||
From [[20 October (releases)|20 October]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] to [[2 June (releases)|2 June]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]] an exhibition was held at [[Gunnersbury Park Museum]], [[Gunnersbury Park House]], [[Popes Lane]], [[London]] to celebrate science fiction film and television, including ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref>https://cultbox.co.uk/news/set-to-stun-new-exhibition-celebrates-west-londons-sci-fi-creatives</ref><ref>https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/whats-on/exhibitions/set-to-stun-designing-filming-sci-fi-in-west-london/</ref> | |||
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== ''The National Motor Museum'' == | |||
{{Main|The National Motor Museum}} | |||
From [[23 November (releases)|23 November]] [[2023 (releases)|2023]] to the end of [[February (releases)|February]] [[2024 (releases)|2024]], an exhibition was held at [[The National Motor Museum]], [[Beaulieu Attraction]], [[New Forest]], [[Brockenhurst]], [[Hampshire]] in celebration of the [[List of anniversaries|60th anniversary]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref>https://nationalmotormuseum.org.uk/doctor-whos-futuristic-whomobile-bessie-and-original-dalek-at-beaulieu-for-60th-anniversary-display/</ref> | |||
== Other exhibitions == | == Other exhibitions == | ||
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=== Gallery === | === Gallery === | ||
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File:Exhibition Hitchin.jpg|Exhibition | File:Exhibition Hitchin.jpg|Exhibition poster | ||
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* [http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/ The Doctor Who Exhibitions Archive] | * [http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/ The Doctor Who Exhibitions Archive] | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who exhibitions|*]] | [[Category:Doctor Who exhibitions| *]] |