May the 4th Celebration: Exploring the Galaxy
The Force strong with this Museum...
The Academy Museum hosts a Star Wars–inspired May the 4th Celebration. Whether you’re a Padawan, Jedi, or Sith, all forces can 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. Be sure to dress up in your best Star Wars–inspired costumes.
Schedule
10:30am–2pm Community Mural
Location: Disney Piazza
Join the Dark Side or the Rebellion by adding colors and drawings on a collaborative mural inspired by the iconic characters of Star Wars
10:30am–12pm R2D2 Meet and Greet
Also from 2pm - 4pm
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
These are the droids you are looking for: guests can take photos with favorite fan-built droids. General admission ticket not required.
11am Screening Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Location: David Geffen Theater Separate ticket required
Space and Beyond Tours
Times: 12pm, 3pm, 4pm
These 30-minute, educator-led tours travel among the stars in the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters gallery located on Level 3, showcasing objects on view and stories you can only find among the stars.
12–3pm Save the Galaxy... with Cosplay for Science
Location: Shirley Temple Education Studio
Scientists talk about the importance of conservation on unique planets and the creatures that inhabit them through immersive Star Wars-themed activities.
1pm Force Show and Demonstration
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby
Are you force sensitive? Come learn the ways of the force with an interactive performance by Skywalker Temple. All ages are welcomed.
3pm Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Location: David Geffen Theater Separate ticket required
6pm–Museum Closes
7:30pm Screening Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Location: David Geffen Theater Separate ticket required
