George Lucas' film trilogy and the world he created have become part of the collective consciousness of our times. Videos, books, toys, calendars, comics and other spin-offs continue to perpetuate the saga, which has assumed mythic proportions since it was first launched 20 years ago. The show, which was made possible by Bantam Books, examines these mythological roots and celebrates the trilogy as a cultural artifact.
Admission is free, but timed tickets are required.
A companion book by exhibition curator Mary Henderson, with images by Smithsonian photographers Eric Long and Mark Avino, is also due out from Bantam. It is a story that will endure into the next millennium. 1997 Lucasfilm Ltd. For more information on this topic, see our Additional Sources page and explore the Archives of Smithsonian Magazine. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.