Is The Force strong with you? Join the Academy Museum as we explore the galaxy for a Star Wars–inspired May the 4th Celebration!  

Whether you’re a Padawan, Jedi, or Sith, all forces will 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!  

Programming will also feature a special presentation of the Dykstraflex computerized camera control system used to film the original Star Wars trilogy. Live demonstrations of the Dykstraflex will take place inside the Spielberg Family Gallery at:

12:30pm-1:30pm

2:30pm-3:30pm

4:30pm-5:30pm

Be sure to dress up in your best Star Wars–inspired costumes!* Please see below for the day’s schedule and ticketing options. 

Schedule 
11am–2pm Community Mural  
Location: Disney Piazza  

Come color the Dark Side or contribute to the Rebellion by adding colors and drawings on a collaborative mural inspired by the world of Star Wars.  

11am Screening  
Location: David Geffen Theater  

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) 
Separate ticketed event 

Jump to Lightspeed - Encounters Tours 
Times: 12pm | 2pm | 4pm 

Join us for a sneak peek of our second iteration of the Inventing Worlds and Characters: Encounters gallery located on Level 3 with a guided tour. Meet new friends—heroes and villains—before it opens to the public on May 12!  

This is a separate ticketed event. Ensure your entire party arrives 5 minutes before your ticket time. Late arrivals will not be admitted.  

Reserve your tour ticket 

10:30am–12pm BB8 and R2D2 Meet and Greet  
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby  

Take photos with some of your favorite fan-built droids! General admission ticket not required. 

2pm–4pm BB8 and R2D2 Meet and Greet 
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby  

Second chance to take photos with some of your favorite fan-built droids! General admission ticket not required. 

1:00pm Force Training Demonstration  
Location: Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby  

Are you force sensitive? Come learn the ways of the Jedi with an interactive demonstration. 

12:30pm–4:30pm May the 4th Art-Making Activities  
Location: Shirley Temple Education Studio  

Create buttons, Star Wars-inspired thaumatropes, Star Wars–inspired origami characters, and glow in the dark galaxy slime!  

6pm–Museum Closes  

7:30pm Screening  
David Geffen Theater  

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) 
A separate ticket is needed  

Come dressed as your favorite character from across the Star Wars galaxy for a chance to be selected to participate in a costume* contest before the screening!

Ticket Options 

Education Studio activities are free with general admission ticket, please click here 

For Jump to Lightspeed: Encounters Tours tickets click here 

For screening of Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi tickets click here

For screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story tickets click here