Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit (Hologram Tour) and Star Wars Celebrity
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Visit one of St Maarten's most popular attractions and maybe meet a Star Wars celebrity at the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit! Explore this compact but unique hologram and DVD narrated tour housing the private movie relic collection of 'Star Wars' creature effects wizard Nick Maley. Known as "that Yoda Guy" for his contribution to the creation of Yoda for 'The Empire Strikes Back', Nick tells about the making of many of his 63 movies and others made by his friends and associates. JUMP THE QUEUE with your Viator entrance ticket! Go at your own pace. Duration varies depending on each customers interest and attention span. No need to hurry unless you want to.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
no refunds for late arrival or no shows
Narration is in English only
STAIRS: tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems or wheelchairs
What To Expect
Yoda Guy Movie Experience
Spend time at the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit while in St Maarten and enjoy an experience unlike any other worldwide. Get an insider view of making famous movies including 'Star Wars', 'Superman', 'The Terminator', 'Highlander', 'Men in Black' and more! This non-profit exhibit is the founder's endeavor to inspire youths to overcome negativity and peer pressure to live exceptional lives. Make your way to the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, located in the heart of St Maarten's duty-free shopping area on Front Street. Checkin a the musuem shop, which sells rare movie relics hand signed by the stars, including Mark Hamill (Luke), Carrie Fisher (Leia), Frank Oz (Yoda), Dave Prowse (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) or Kenny Baker (Artoo) etc. There you check-in and gain access to the museum. For a full itinerary of what displays are at the musuem, please view the itinerary section below. -------------------- ITINERARY -------------------- In the musuem, take time to visit each section of rooms each containing displays on varied subjects narrated by virtual holograms or DVDs. Here are some things to look forward to when visiting: 1. Star Wars: Darth Vader, including hologram of actor Dave Prowse discussing his experiences 2. Star Wars: creation of Yoda 3. Star Wars: creation of creatures for the famed Mos Eisley Cantina in Episode IV 4. Star Wars: Han Solo in Carbonite 5. Star Wars: Ewoks and props 6. Star Wars: Tusken Raiders 7. Star Wars: Unknown Yoda puppeteers 8. Star Wars: first, second & third drafts of episode IV including "The Adventures of Luke Starkiller" 9. Star Wars: Nick Maley's current recreation of Yoda to encourage Lucasfim's return to practical effects in the upcoming Star Wars Anthology movies. 10. Superman: Nick Maley's work on the first two Christopher Reeves movies 11. Highlander: Nick Maley's work on the classic movie 12. Men In Black: work of Rick Baker 13. Thriller: work of Rick Baker 14. Terminator & Terminator II: work of Stan Winston 15. Alien: work of the Special Effects team 16. The Excorcist: the uplifting influence of Dick Smith "grandfather of American prosthetics" 17. Lifecasts: movie: Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Robin Williams, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, Jim Carrey, Muhammad Ali, Patrick Stewart, Christopher Lee, Bogart & Brando, James Dean & Gregory Peck, Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Cagney, Alfred Hitchcock, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and 30 others. 18. Lifecasts/death masks: historical: Abraham Lincoln, (lifecast 3 months before his assassination in 1865), Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Oliver Cromwell, (1658), 19. The Shining: Nick Maley's work on the horror classic 20. Lifeforce: Nick Maley's work on the cult horror movie 21. Krull: Nick Maley's work - fantasy movie 22. The Keep: Nick Maley's work on Michael Mann's hard to find cult horror movie 23. Storyboarding: The process of visualizing movies through sequential drawings, Star Wars, Terminator, etc. 24. The careers of legendary make-up effects artist Stuart Freeborn "father of British creature effects" and his son Graham Freeborn
Options
Single Ticket
What‘s Included
Limitless access through the day
Photos are allowed WITHOUT FLASH
Local taxes
Transportation to/from attractions
No food or drinks allowed
Meeting points
Yoda Guy Movie Experience
Front Street 19A, Planet Paradise Philipsburg Caribbean
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
227 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
798kimberlym,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luminous beings we are… you simply have to go to this museum if you are in St Maarten. It is a movie lover’s dream. I sincerely hope you are lucky enough to catch him there, as he is the kindest, most engaging person. We are going Back.
For every “Star Wars” fan
John W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re interested in “Star Wars,” make this a destination. Though relatively small, this attraction provides history and insights about the film series that I did not know. Lots of memorabilia! Plus items and insights on other movies Nick Maley — the “Yoda Guy” — worked on. If he’s there, you may get a photo with Nick!
Must do!
YCM123,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must do when’s visiting Sint Maarten. Admire Nick’s fantastic behind the scene collection from Star Wars (and more!).
Bucket list item for Star Wars fans!
AudraH107,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a total welcome surprise waiting for me on St Maarten. I made sure to visit during our port day and I was in heaven. The exhibits were such a thrill to this Star Wars geek. We got a picture with Nick Maley, who was so kind and approachable. The fact he is supporting kids in need is impressive. Most impressive.
Yoda Guy Movie Museum
X1180AHdanielc,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I got to say it was the best 20 bucks I've spent in a long time actually got to meet Mr. Maley, shake his hand, and walk through the whole thing. I'm honestly not a Star wars nerd but it was a very cool experience!
Nick and his staff were...
Curtis T,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick and his staff were so welcoming. It really was an awesome experience for the full family. There are some really great artifacts and interesting stories. Highly recommend
Back stories of the best movies of my childhood
smitch1,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great job Nick! Such a pleasure to meet Nick in person. He is such a personable man. The museum was packed full of behind the scenes storyboards, prototypes, and original artifacts.
Great Time
tylertU3928TU,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great little spot with lots of different movie props behind the scenes peaks and original screenplays Nick was super kind and answered all our questions, highly recommend making sure he's in before going as he's not always there but it is worth it when he is.
Unique highlight in Sint Maarten! A must for SW lovers!
pipkin55,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s not a huge facility, but it was packed with more gems than I could imagine. Tons of Star Wars, but also lots of other great movies and different actors. After taking 40 mins and tons of pictures to review and read later, the highlight was talking to David for another 20-30 mins! He answered all our questions, and we had a great conversation. He is humble and generous and has a great non-profit everything he does there supports. There are original movie script excerpts you can read (that often differ from SW movies), tons of pictures you won’t see elsewhere, and busts of more famous people than you would expect. Also, make sure to goto the bathroom- you will laugh for sure, and not want to leave for a while! Bring some extra cash and support the non profit while picking out a unique SW gift for someone (or yourself!)
Learning about Legacy!
rickygS3540XX,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed my time here! The staff was amazing! Even snapped a pic with Nick with our family! To see the work he has done over the years and to see some of the relics of his art firsthand satisfied the nerd in me lol. There were projects he was a part of that I wasn't aware of! (I'm in my 30s). If you're a big movie buff or familiar with Nick's amazing work, I highly suggest you check his museum out!!
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