Featuring film posters, art, props and memorabilia dedicated to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, the exhibit celebrates all things Tolkien, exploring his special connection to to the counter-cultural landscape of the 60s and 70s, as well as his enduring modern relevance.
Read on for a sneak-peek inside.
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. The Magic of Middle Earth
The exhibit opens tomorrow (April 1) Photo: Connor Gormley

. The art of Middle Earth
The exhibit features Tolkien-inspired paintings by a variety of artists. Photo: Connor Gormley

. Plenty of space to play
Alongside the books and films, the exhibit also explores the toys and games inspired by the fantasy epic. Photo: Connor Gormley

9. Here Be Dragons
A motorised dragon on display in the museum Photo: Connor Gormley

10. Middle Earth on the big screen
The exhibit also features a range of film posters Photo: Connor Gormley

11. There and Back Again
A first edition copy of The Hobbit - one of just 1,500 Photo: Connor Gormley