The cast and crew of the Harry Potter movies may have said their tearful good byes at the final premier of the largely successful wizard series, but Aussie fans have one more reason to get excited with the coming of the Harry Potter exhibit in Sydney.

Harry Potter fans in Australia will be given the opportunity to enter the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening at the Powerhouse Museum on 19 November 2011.

Tickets for the exhibition are on sale from Tuesday 19 July, offering visitors an up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.

Hundreds of authentic film artefacts will be displayed in settings inspired by locations from HogwartsSchool of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall.

New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.

The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, scheduled to run from 19 November 2011 to 18 March 2012. The Museum is the sixth venue to host the exhibition and the first venue outside North America.

“Harry Potter’s world has captured the imagination of children and adults around the world. We are excited to bring his enchanted world to the Powerhouse for its first and only stop in Australia,” said Dr Dawn Casey, director, Powerhouse Museum. “We invite all Harry Potter fans and anyone with an interest in the stunning creativity and skill which goes into making these stories come alive to come and see this truly magical exhibition.”

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is produced and distributed by GES (Global Experience Specialists) in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

“We are delighted that the exhibition will be making its Australian debut at the Powerhouse Museum. We hope that everyone will have a chance to be drawn under the spell of this remarkable exhibition, allowing visitors the chance to relive their favourite moments from the films,” said Eddie Newquist, chief creative officer for GES.

“The exhibition has captivated fans at each and every stop and we are truly thrilled to finally bring the experience to international audiences,” said Karen McTier, executive vice president, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Visitors to the Powerhouse Museum will be awed as they immerse themselves in Harry Potter’s world.”

Powerhouse Museum is the First and Only Australian Destination for Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 19 July at the Powerhouse Museum.