Where is the Original Time Machine Now?
The original time machine, as seen in the classic 1960 film of the same name, has been a source of fascination for generations. The time machine, which was designed and built by special effects artist and designer Ray Harryhausen, has been the subject of countless books, movies, and television shows. But where is the original time machine now?
The time machine was originally built for the 1960 film, and was later acquired by collector and film historian Forrest J. Ackerman. Ackerman kept the time machine in his personal museum, where it was on display for many years. In 2002, the time machine was sold to collector and entrepreneur Jeff Burns, who set about restoring it to its original condition.
After months of painstaking work, the time machine was successfully restored and placed within Burns’ personal museum. Visitors often came to take pictures sitting in the machine, including George Pal, who up to that point had never stepped foot in it. The time machine went on to be featured in numerous productions thereafter.
In 2019, the time machine was sold again, this time to a private collector in the United Kingdom. The collector has kept the time machine in his personal collection, where it is not open to the public. However, the collector has allowed the time machine to be featured in several television and film productions over the years.
The time machine has also been featured in a number of exhibitions and events over the years. In 2017, the time machine was featured in a special exhibition at the Science Museum in London. The exhibition featured a number of props and artifacts from the 1960 film, including the time machine. The time machine was also featured in a special exhibition at the National Media Museum in Bradford, England in 2018.
The time machine has also been featured in a number of books and documentaries over the years. In 2020, the time machine was featured in a special book, The Time Machine: The Story Behind the Classic Film, which was written by film historian and author Mark O’Connell. The book provides an in-depth look at the making of the classic film, and includes interviews with Ray Harryhausen and other members of the cast and crew.
The time machine is currently in the possession of a private collector in the United Kingdom, and is not open to the public. However, the time machine has been featured in numerous productions, exhibitions, and books over the years, and is still a source of fascination for generations of fans. It is a reminder of the power of imagination and the possibilities of time travel.
