The Comic-Con Museum has yet to release the exact exhibits they will be featuring when they open. However, they have detailed some of the types of exhibits they plan on featuring. Here are some of the exciting things you can expect to see at this museum.
Pop Culture Exhibits
Pop culture will serve as the centerpiece of this incredible museum. Since Comic-Con has been held annually since 1970, the organization has plenty of exciting pop culture history to pull from.
The organization initially focused on comics as well as other forms of science fiction and fantasy, so these will be ongoing themes throughout the museum, even as exhibits rotate in and out. You’ll also likely see exhibits about other popular forms of entertainment, including movies, TV shows, books, video games, and more.
Classic exhibits will likely be included as well as exhibits about popular new titles. For younger visitors, this will be a great way to explore some of the world’s most iconic characters and stories from eras past while still enjoying the latest comic and action heroes of today.
Building Amenities
San Diego Convention Center offers a wide range of amenities to make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. As part of health protocols, Starbucks, Mrs. Fields, Café Express and retail bars are 100% cashless; all transactions must be completed using credit/debit cards.
Technology Exhibits
There are many different kinds of technology working behind the scenes to bring our favorite movies and TV shows to life. At the Comic-Con Museum, you’ll find exhibits that celebrate these amazing forms of technology and take an inside look at how they work.
Local Art
This museum has indicated that they intend to be an important part of the San Diego community. One of the ways they will stay connected to this community is by featuring local artists.
They will be featuring art related to comics and entertainment. Exhibits will rotate regularly, so visitors will be able to come back multiple times and have different experiences with each trip to the museum.
Education
Another important component of this museum will be educational opportunities.
The museum plans on hosting a number of interactive and hands-on educational programs to teach about comics, entertainment, art, and more.
Some of the topics that they plan to focus on include virtual reality, robotics, performing arts and visual art. They also plan to focus on literacy by using comics and graphic novels as a teaching tool.
While many of these programs will be geared towards children, there will also be programs designed for adults. This includes programs to help up-and-coming artists connect with more experienced professionals in the entertainment industry.
Live Screenings
Live entertainment and events will be a regular part of the experience at the Comic-Con Museum!
One popular type of event that they plan on hosting is live screenings. This could include television, movies, music, and other forms of entertainment. These screenings will likely be popular titles as well as rare titles that you might not see elsewhere!
Comic-Con events are also known for their live panels and Q&A sessions with notable people in the entertainment industry. It’s likely that these will happen on a smaller scale in the museum as well.
Visitors will want to make sure they check the museum’s schedule to see what’s happening and what celebrity might be present during their trip.
Social Events
The Comic-Con organization is well known for hosting huge social events every year. This social aspect will be an important part of the new museum.
Each event will create community and bring people together, a hallmark of Comic Con. Whether you live in San Diego or are just enjoying a vacation, this is an excellent way to meet people with similar interests.
These events will include live music, games, classes, and much more. They plan to offer food and drinks as well.
Online Events
The Comic-Con conventions attract fans from all over the world. Many of these fans are highly engaged and use the internet to stay connected. The Comic-Con Museum plans to offer online events and activities to make the most of this engagement.
The museum plans on posting digital live streams of museum programming as well as offering exclusive online-only events. They have already hosted exciting online events this year that celebrate some of the world’s most beloved pop culture characters with more to come in the near future!