Is The Force strong with you? Join the Academy Museum 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. Be sure to dress up in your best Star Wars–inspired costumes.    

Programming will also feature a special presentation of the Dykstraflex computerized camera control system used to film the original Star Wars trilogy. 

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 

Get a sneak peek of theAcademy's 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.  

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.

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.