NEW YORK —

For actors Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Willow Shields, the stars of the blockbuster film franchise "The Hunger Games," exploring a new exhibition about the world depicted in the movies was like taking a trip
down memory lane.

With hundreds of costumes, props, photos and interactive displays, "The Hunger Games: The Exhibition" which opened on Wednesday at the Discovery Times Square museum, brings fans into the dystopian, post-apocalyptic nation of Panem depicted in the films.

"It was really emotional. I didn't expect that," said Lawrence, 24, who plays feisty teenage heroine Katniss Everdeen in the action-packed survival films.
"There is a lot of stuff I'd like to keep," she added.

The exhibition uses immersive environments and detailed set recreations from the films based on the science-fiction novels by Suzanne Collins.

The first three movies in the Lions Gate Entertainment franchise grossed more than $2 billion worldwide. The final film, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2," is due to be released on Nov. 20.