DETROIT, MI - Get ready to immerse yourself into the "Star Wars" universe with a highly anticipated exhibit opening at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

It's almost like walking through the Skywalker Ranch. "Star Wars and the Power of Costume" is at the DIA from Sunday, May 20 through Sun., Sept. 30, 2018.

The exhibit takes you on a journey through the first seven "Star Wars" films showing dozens of original costumes. Seeing these costumes up close gives you quite a perspective of just how intricate the designs really are.

"We hope the exhibit will give people the feeling of being behind the scenes," said Melanie Parker, interpretive specialist at the DIA.

And it's not just the costumes, you'll see dozens of sketches, artwork and videos from artists and designers giving you a glimpse into their creative minds.

"It's extraordinary to be in the presence of something that has meant so much and has changed the world so much," said Elliot Wilhelm, curator of film programs and exhibition curator at the DIA. "You see the illustration of that creative process. That idea in the head of someone like George Lucas. How it went onto paper. How it fit into the story. So many pieces of the puzzle. I think this exhibition is timeless."

There are both adult and youth multimedia tours included with your ticket to the exhibition bringing people even closer to the "Star Wars" universe.

"On the adult tour, visitors will discover surprising stories that will encourage them to look more closely at the costumes," added Parker. "They'll hear from DIA curators. On the youth tour, a Jedi master takes the listener through a series of lessons on their journey to becoming a Jedi."

Tickets for the exhibit are $19 for adults (Tues. - Thurs.) and $24 (Fri. - Sun.), $7 for kids agest 6-17. Residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties receive a $5 discount. There's also a really cool "Star Wars" gift shop at the exit.

"This exhibition is sure to inspire more than a few new artists and filmmakers," said Myriam Springuel, Dir., of Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services. "And perhaps more importantly, to fuel creativity in so many of us."