The official poster of Harry Potter exhibition in France. [Photo: sh.edushi.com]

A Harry Potter exhibition will kick off in Shanghai this weekend.

In the exhibition, guests will get an up close and personal with the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that appeared throughout the Harry Potter films.

These authentic artifacts will be displayed in elaborate settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid's hut and the Great Hall.

In partnership with Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. created the 15,000-square-foot exhibition which includes artifacts and costumes from all eight Harry Potter films.

The exhibition made its world premiere in Chicago in April 2009 before traveling on to Boston, Toronto, Seattle, New York City, Sydney and Singapore. After Singapore the tour will continue on to additional international cultural and entertainment venues, museums and institutions.