THE EXHIBITION PULLS INTO UNION STATION Tickets on sale

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE EXHIBITION
PULLS INTO UNION STATION
Tickets on sale now for Midwest premier this summer
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 9, 2009) – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will open Memorial Day
weekend at Union Station Kansas City. The Station becomes the third museum and first in the Midwest to host
this exhibition. The Becker Group, Ltd., which recently combined operations with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur,
produced the exhibition in partnership with Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. Based on the blockbuster
film series and C.S. Lewis' beloved fictional books, the 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and
educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary world of Narnia.
Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the magical Narnia films, visitors will enter a three
dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy. Tickets are on sale now at
unionstation.org.
“This exhibition is a truly captivating and entertaining experience for all ages,” said Eddie Newquist, President
of Branded Entertainment at Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. “From the scene displays and props seen in the Narnia films,
to the scientific and educational aspects of the exhibition that stimulate the senses and the mind, guests will be
transported into another world to experience Narnia like never before.”
“It's going to be a magical summer at Union Station for kids and families,” said George M. Guastello II,
president and CEO of Union Station Kansas City, Inc. “The Station is fortunate to be selected for the Midwest
premier, and visitors can expect to find the Station transformed into the world of Narnia from the moment
they step inside our doors.”
Science City, Union Station's interactive science center, will offer special programming connected to the exhibit.
And Union Station's resident children's theater company, Theater for Young America, will present live stage
performances of “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” on select dates this summer.
“This exhibition brings together all of the core elements of our mission,” said Michael R. Haverty, chairman
of Union Station's Board of Directors. “It educates visitors in science, history and the environment.”
For venue sales: (800) 777-9627 or for more information about the exhibition: narniaexhibition.com
© DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. and WALDEN MEDIA, LLC. All rights reserved. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, NARNIA, and all book titles, characters and locales original thereto are trademarks of C.S. Lewis Pte Ltd. and are used with permission.
The licensed contents of this Exhibition is on loan from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, LLC.
Visitors to the exhibition will view artifacts from C.S. Lewis' personal study and experience exciting
environments such as the famous attic and wardrobe. Once inside Narnia, visitors will encounter falling snow
and other interactive and instructive elements including:
• A replica of the White Witch's Throne where visitors can sit on the icy throne and feel the chill. A nearby
display describes the impact of climate change on our planet and investigates whether our planet could be
frozen for 100 years, like the world of Narnia.
• An area featuring King Miraz's Castle from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian where visitors have the
opportunity to build an arch, while learning about the architectural structure and strategy involved in the design.
• An area highlighting the mythical creatures of Narnia, which allows visitors to create their own creatures
featured in the film. Three stacks of rotating, square blocks stand in three-, four- and six-foot configurations,
each level featuring different aspects of a creature. By rearranging the different levels, visitors can create
well-known characters from the Narnia films or mix and match the squares to create new characters.
Exhibit tickets are $7 for Union Station members and youth groups of 15 or more; $9 for children 3 to 12 and
adult groups of 15 and more; and $14 for adults (13 and older). Purchase tickets by May 1 and receive FREE
tickets to Science City. To purchase tickets, visit www.unionstation.org. Exhibit hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit will also be open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The exhibit runs through Aug. 23.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader intends to go into production this summer for a winter 2010 release.
For venue sales: (800) 777-9627 or for more information about the exhibition: narniaexhibition.com
© DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. and WALDEN MEDIA, LLC. All rights reserved. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, NARNIA, and all book titles, characters and locales original thereto are trademarks of C.S. Lewis Pte Ltd. and are used with permission.
The licensed contents of this Exhibition is on loan from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, LLC.
About Exhibitgroup/Giltspur
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur (EG) is an award-winning experiential marketing agency known for creating meaningful
and memorable connections between leading companies and their customers. By producing powerful brand
experiences through exhibits, events, mobile marketing tours, permanent installations, and temporary retail
environments, EG helps clients accelerate the sales process, deepen brand loyalty and consistently deliver
superior results. The company also creates branded entertainment experiences that surprise and delight audiences
worldwide. Backed by the financial strength of its parent company, Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI), EG employs nearly
600 industry professionals in 28 client care centers throughout the world. For more information about EG, please
visit www.e-g.com.
About Union Station Kansas City
Union Station Kansas City is a historical landmark and civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999.
It features a science center, national traveling exhibits, the region's only 3D giant screen movie theater, live theater,
shops and restaurants. A bi-state cultural sales tax, the first of its kind in the country, funded nearly half of the $250
million renovation. Union Station is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. The Station is an affiliate of the Smithsonian
Institution in Washington, D.C. Union Station Kansas City, Inc. also operates the Kansas City Museum in Kansas
City's historic northeast neighborhood. This fall, Union Station will host two other world class exhibits, Andy
Warhol Portfolios: Life and Legends and Chocolate, the Exhibition. For more information, please visit
www.unionstation.org
Contacts:
Gina McDuffie
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur (EG)
(424) 634-1885
[email protected]
Sarah Biles
Union Station Kansas City
(816) 460-2252
[email protected]
Live Link to Release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2315094.htm
For venue sales: (800) 777-9627 or for more information about the exhibition: narniaexhibition.com
© DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. and WALDEN MEDIA, LLC. All rights reserved. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, NARNIA, and all book titles, characters and locales original thereto are trademarks of C.S. Lewis Pte Ltd. and are used with permission.
The licensed contents of this Exhibition is on loan from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, LLC.