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The Iron Throne landed in Sydney last night for an epic behind-the-scenes exhibition that opens today

The iron throne landed in Sydney last night for an epic behind-the-scenes exhibition that opens today

Game of Thrones fans will no doubt be flocking to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney today for a landmark behind-the-scenes exhibition of the smash-hit HBO TV series.

Only in town for a brief five days, from 1st- 5th July, the exhibition features real costumes and props from the show including dragons, swords, severed limbs and the famed iron throne.

Star of the show Liam Cunningham (aka Davos Seaworth – right hand man to Stannis Baratheon) was in town last night along with a few local celebrities to celebrate the launch of the exhibition.

Check out the photos from opening night and don’t forget to go and check out the exhibition yourself – but be quick! It’s only on for a strictly limited time.

Liam Cunningham, aka Davos Seaworth, looks right at home as he reclines on the iron throne

A dragon oversees proceedings at the MCA exhibition

A line-up of costumes from Kings Landing

Celeb attendees at opening night including (from left to right) Trent Baines, Timomatic, Tahlia Fowler and Isabella Giovinazzo

The iron throne seems smaller and less intimidating in real life!

Visitors to the exhibition can experience what it’s like for the night’s watch to “ascend the wall” on a ride that simulates what it’s like to ride up and down on the rickety hand-pulled elevator

Recognise these? The costumes of the Red Woman and Stannis Baratheon were on display

On the left: The costumes of Brienne of Tarth and Jamie Lannister (minus his hand). On the right: costumes of Daenerys Targaryen – it seems the Khaleesi is quite petite in real life

Lord Wippa, of the House of Nova, kicked off proceedings along with Liam Cunningham

Showing off a lighter side, Liam Cunningham, aka Davos Seaworth throws some peace signs from the iron throne

Queen Elizabeth examined the iron throne alongside cast members including Lena Headey, Kit Harrington and Sophie Turner in Northern Ireland when the exhibition toured there

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