Popnology

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
5:30-7:30 p.m.
MOR Members only
All ages
Free for MOR Members only
RSVP is requested

Be among the first to explore POPnology, an interactive exhibition where iconic pop culture fuels real-world technological innovation!

This includes a piece of cinema history highlighted in the exhibit: the screen-used Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” 

On loan from an anonymous donor, the lightsaber includes the practical-effects, severed-hand rig engineered by renowned makeup artist Stuart Freeborn for the Cloud City duel between Skywalker and Darth Vader. 

• Iconic movie and television connections that inspired real-world innovation, from science fiction classics to today's cutting-edge technology.
• Robotics and artificial intelligence that demonstrate how machines are transforming our homes, workplaces, and everyday lives.
• Video games, virtual reality, holograms, and digital entertainment that showcase the evolution of interactive technology.
• 3D printing, engineering, and invention that reveal how tomorrow's products are designed and created today.
• Space exploration and the future of transportation, featuring Mars rovers, autonomous vehicles, magnetic levitation, and visionary concepts once thought impossible.
• Remarkable futurists, inventors, filmmakers, and storytellers whose bold ideas, from Jules Verne and Walt Disney to Arthur C. Clarke and Steve Jobs, helped turn science fiction into science fact.

Whether you're a lifelong science fiction fan, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future, Popnology offers a fun, thought-provoking experience that celebrates creativity, innovation, and the extraordinary power of imagination to inspire what's next.