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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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.
Options
Single Ticket
Reviews
218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!!
A Must See for Star Wars and Special Effects Fans
Jet787935,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our visit to the Yoda Guy Museum was the unexpected highlight of our stop in Phillipsburg. Nick Maley had his hand, literally, in the fantasy faces and creatures of 54 Hollywood movie productions. At every turn, in his labyrinth of displays, we gasped “OMG, he did that one too!” We relived many movie memories, but with new appreciation from a studio artist insider’s perspective. Chatting with Nick, himself, was a treat. He certainly had a “storied” career, and he delights now in inspiring young folks in pursuing the arts.
Yoda Museum is the best!
Cathie C,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband loves all things Star Wars and this museum did not disappoint him. We met Mr Maley and he is such a sweet and interesting gentleman. Such a creative soul. He described some of the processes and way things were intended v what they came out in the theatre. I am so glad he kept his memorabilia and is willing to share with everyone. It is well worth the price of admission and it interested me when I hate Star Wars. Thank you for sharing Mr Maley
Best Shore Excursion for Movie Fans
taylorfJ2045GI,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This museum is one of the best for not just Star Wars fans, but movie lovers all over the world! Terminator, Hellraiser, Highlander, Men in Black, Lifeforce, and so much more. It is a small area, and if you like to take your time, it can range from as little as 30 minutes to however long you wish to stay. There is so much history, behind the scenes secrets, rare memorabilia, and my husband and I even got to meet Nick Maley, “That Yoda Guy”, himself. He was super kind and easy to talk to. For $20 a person, it might seem a little much, but it is worth going through and even getting a photo with Maley for free! They are nonprofit, and one of their projects is to build a new Yoda Puppet, like in the Original Star Wars Trilogy. If you are going to St. Maarten, do NOT skip this if you want an amazing experience.
Amazing
Quest23761988049,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing, I got to meet Nick Maley so yeah. He gave inspirational advice and I got to see the props and stuff. Check this place out!
Great find for Star Wars fans!
EuroFans,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun museum with lots of Star Wars and SciFi movie memorabilia. Nick Maley was there to greet visitors and take a photo and even sign autographs. It was a fun stop on our tour of Philipsburg.
Fantastic suprise for a Star Wars fan on an island far, far away...
chadbrinkley13,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The last thing I expected to find in Phillipsburg was a Star Wars museum. It is a small but fascinating exhibit located not far from the water taxi station. The owner, Nick Maley is friendly, engaging, and generous with his time. He was involved in making several well known films including the original Star Wars trilogy. He answered questions and took photos with me. He has several unique collectors items for sale that would be hard to come by elsewhere. This was a fun surprise for a life-long Star Wars fan.
You've Come This Far, So Do This
ethanbH7402TR,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A veritable treasure trove of movie artifacts and not just from Star Wars. Nick and Gloria are delightful people and fun to talk to, and if you are a fan of vampires, they've written a novel and have it for sale. I'm only 30 pages in and am enjoying it very much.
Small, but worth visiting
ek1974,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited Yoda guy movie exhibit on January 2026. It is located near cruiseship port and in the Jewerly store street (Front Street). You cannot find the parking in front of this museum. We parked our rent car in some place about 17mins' walking distance away. If you are interested in movie like Star wars, Man in Black, Terminator etc., you will have fun and get behind the scence information. Our favorite part was meeting with Nick Maley at the end of the exhbit. He answered our questions well, and we took pictures with him.
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