Beyond the Stars: a propmaker’s guide to the galaxy
Next: Friday, 5 September 2025
Runs until Saturday, 4 October 2025 (See all dates)
- Time
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Venue
- Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury, HP21 2QP
- Price
- Adult £6.50, Child (3-15 yrs) £3, Under 3s free
Discover the art of Sci-Fi special effects with original models and props used in classic British TV shows including Doctor Who, Red Dwarf and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
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Visitors can journey through the realms of time and space and get up-close to the props and models that helped bring these beloved series to life. All the exhibits on display are screen-used and some have never been on public display before.
Highlights of the exhibition Include:
• Imperial and Supreme Daleks from Doctor Who
• Marvin the Paranoid Android from the original 1981 BBC production of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
• Starbug model spacecraft used in series 3 of the cult classic Red Dwarf
Also, featured are designs and behind-the-scenes materials that give an insight into the craftsmanship and imagination of the special effects artists who transport us to these alien worlds. With captivating exhibits and fun activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy from families to long-time fans of the shows. The exhibition is open Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm.
Highlights of the exhibition Include:
• Imperial and Supreme Daleks from Doctor Who
• Marvin the Paranoid Android from the original 1981 BBC production of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
• Starbug model spacecraft used in series 3 of the cult classic Red Dwarf
Also, featured are designs and behind-the-scenes materials that give an insight into the craftsmanship and imagination of the special effects artists who transport us to these alien worlds. With captivating exhibits and fun activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy from families to long-time fans of the shows. The exhibition is open Wednesday - Friday 10am - 3pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm.
Venue
Discover Bucks Museum
Discover Bucks Museum
Aylesbury
HP21 2QP
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 15:00 on the following dates.
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- August 29th 2025
- August 30th 2025
- September 3rd 2025
- September 4th 2025
- September 5th 2025
- September 6th 2025
- September 10th 2025
- September 11th 2025
- September 12th 2025
- September 13th 2025
- September 17th 2025
- September 18th 2025
- September 19th 2025
- September 20th 2025
- September 24th 2025
- September 25th 2025
- September 26th 2025
- September 27th 2025
- October 1st 2025
- October 2nd 2025
- October 3rd 2025
- October 4th 2025
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