Today marks the opening of the Star Wars exhibit being hosted by the Franklin Institute.

I dragged myself out of bed early this morning (read: 9am) and me, Kristine, and Jen went down to the museum to see the “Opening Ceremonies”, which included a lightsaber battle between Obi-Wan and Anakin, along with 70 Stormtroopers guarding the entrance.

Here’s a collage of the lightsaber battle:

Picture of the morning is right here (Photo Credit to Kristine Eiman):

Stormtroopers like puppies. Heard being said by Stormtrooper when he was holding the puppy: “You know, Stormtroopers have feelings too.” Also overheard by another Stormtrooper to a group of Stormtroopers: “Any of you know if we’re supposed to be doing anything besides standing here?”

Darth Vader also likes puppies:

All in all, a fun way to spend a Saturday monring.

Take a look at the other pictures from the event in the Gallery.

The exhibit runs from February 9th to May 4th. Link to the exhibit: http://www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/starwars/.