Harry Potter A History of Magic, the British Library&rsquos most successful exhibition, has opened at the New-York Historical Society. The New York exhibition explores the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of the Harry Potter stories and showcases a new selection of objects that are on view to the public for the very first time. 

Centuries-old treasures, including Rowling&rsquos handwritten first drafts of The Philosopher&rsquos Stone&nbspand Deathly Hallows, her hand-drawn sketch of the Hogwarts grounds, and portraits and sketches of some of the Hogwarts&rsquos professors and magical creatures created by British illustrator Jim Kay will be on display.  

A wide variety of exhibition-related events for grown-up Harry Potter fans throughout the run of the exhibition, including trivia nights, art workshops, creative writing classes, social meet-ups, open mics, book clubs, and engaging courses that explore the Hogwarts curriculum will be in motion. Additional programming information is available at harrypotter.nyhistory.org.

Harry Potter A History of Magic is organized around the subjects studied at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including Potions and Alchemy, Herbology, Divination, Charms, Astronomy, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Care of Magical Creatures.

Harry Potter A History of Magic&nbspwill be open to the public from October 5, 2018 &ndash January 27, 2019

Tickets

Adults $21

Seniors (65) $16

Students $13

Kid (5-13) $6

Children (0-4) Free