An exhibit of props and costumes from “The Office” is tentatively scheduled to open Sept. 3 at the Everhart Museum, which expects crowds not seen since a moon rock was displayed in 1970.
The exhibit at the Scranton museum will feature selfie spots,13 small props and seven costumes owned by NBC Universal, plus items owned by people in the region, photos and video that focuses on Scranton’s role. The exhibit is scheduled for at least two years, with plans to switch out items occasionally to keep it fresh.
“This is my moon rock,” said Tim Holmes, CEO of the museum, who helped organize big events that brought the cast to Scranton.
The show ended in 2013, but it still brings attention to Scranton. NBCUniversal archivist Nicole McKeon saw that firsthand this week on a tour of sites associated with the show. On Monday alone, she and Holmes ran into a couple from Ontario, Canada at one restaurant and Sweden at another.
A bandana worn by Steve Carell’s character ‘Prison Mike’ in the television sitcom “The Office” is placed on a table near other items that will be included in an exhibit at the Everhart Museum in Scranton Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
A suit worn by co-creator of the British sitcom ‘The Office’ Rickey Gervais sits among other items that will be used an upcoming exhibit at the Everhart Museum Tuesday. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
NBCUniversal archivist Nicole McKeon and Everhart Museum CEO Tim Holmes, discuss a new exhibit of ‘The Office’ at the Everhart Museum in Scranton Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Everhart Museum CEO Tim Holmes explains items that will be included in an exhibit of ‘The Office’ as NBCUniversal archivist Nicole McKeon stands by at the Everhart Museum in Scranton Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
A sign promoting the upcoming exhibit of ‘The Office’ at the Everhart Museum Tuesday. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
The name plate that was placed on the desk of Kevin Malone, character of ‘The Office’ sits with other items that will be used an upcoming exhibit at the Everhart Museum Tuesday. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
A room that will display an exhibit of the television sitcom “The Office” at the Everhart Museum Tuesday. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
The artwork of natural and synthetic fiber artist Peg Mcdade, of Clarks Summit, is on display at the Everhart Museum Tuesday. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
“They lost their minds,” to meet the NBC archivist, Holmes said.
The archivist is not authorized by NBCUniversal to speak to the media, but she did put on a pair of rubber gloves to show off a gray suit, a shirt, tie and shoes that British actor Ricky Gervais wore to make a cameo on the American show. Gervais starred in and co-created the original, British version of “The Office” and appeared in the Scranton version as his British character, David Brent. “This is a big get, right here,” Holmes said.
It will be the first time, to Holmes’ knowledge, that the museum will charge extra to enter an exhibit, doubling the standard adult ticket price from $10 to $20. The special fee will also be charged to other categories of admissions, including museum members who get into the museum for free.
NBCUniversal charged what Holmes called a nominal fee that included shipping and other costs.
In another first, reservations will be required, a standard practice at many cultural sites, especially for special exhibits. The museum expects visitors to travel for the exhibit and wants to ensure they can get in during their stop in Scranton. Walk-in visitors will be welcome when space permits.
The show will fill several rooms off to the side of the second floor Main Gallery.
Holmes’ favorite item is a purple bandana tied into a skullcap shape, worn by Steve Carrell, as lead character Michael Scott. The bandana was part of Scott’s cringeworthy “Prison Mike” persona, a tough-guy act he puts on in an episode called “The Convict.”
“It’s a very iconic piece,” Holmes said. “Everybody knows this episode. Everybody remembers this episode, and that this was actually on Steve Carrell’s head is a big deal.”
In addition to the Gervais outfit, costumes worn by the characters Jim, Pam, Dwight, Angela, Oscar and Darryl are in suit bags awaiting specialized, faceless mannequins to be displayed behind plexiglass.
Holmes is pleased to have the costume worn by actor Oscar Nuñez to play the character Oscar Martinez, because it is a link to an upcoming spinoff. Oscar is expected to be the only existing character to feature in “The Paper,” a show set at a Midwestern newspaper.
Near the costume displays, two selfie stations will be built to look like “the confessionals.” Those are spots on the set that characters used to deliver their straight-to-the-camera comments to an unseen, fictional documentary film crew.
No cast members are scheduled to visit the show, but they know they are always welcome in Scranton, Holmes said.
Holmes hopes that the exhibit will bring attention to the museum’s typical fine arts and natural history displays. To get to “The Office,” visitors go through a display of fiber arts by a well known Scranton area artist, the late Peg McDade. That show runs through Nov. 30.
Make a day of it
If you’re a fan of “The Office” traveling from outside of Scranton to view the exhibit, here are a few suggestions to turn your visit into a day trip.
Familiar dining spots
Alfredo’s Pizza: Grab a slice of “the good pizza” at 1040 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. The restaurant is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit alfredoscafe.com.
Chili’s Scranton Branch: Order an Awesome Blossom, “extra awesome,” in the restaurant that features 2005 decor and a photo booth where you can recreate a scene from the episode “The Client.” The restaurant at 2905 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City, is open Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit chilis.com/scrantonbranch.
Cooper’s Seafood House: Order Michael Scott’s favorite lobster and other seafood dishes at 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. The restaurant’s kitchen is open Sunday-Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Its gift shop features a large collection of “The Office” merchandise and memorabilia. Visit coopers-seafood.com.
Poor Richard’s Pub: The bar at 125 Beech St., Scranton, inside bowling alley Idle Hours South, serves food and drinks. It’s open Monday-Friday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Visit poorrichardspub.net.
Self-guided tour
Access the map for The Office Self-Guided Tour at visitnepa.org/things-to-do/tours-and-sightseeing/the-office or pick up a paper copy at the Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 135 Jefferson Ave., Scranton.
Stops along the tour in Scranton include the Pennsylvania Paper and Supply Company building, the Scranton Welcomes You sign, the World’s Largest Dundie Award and the Story of Us and Dwight Schrute murals.
Getting there
You’ll find the Everhart Museum at 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, just inside the entrance to Nay Aug Park. Take the first left past the museum when entering the park via Mulberry Street to access free, three-hour parking. The museum is about 19 miles from Wilkes-Barre, 40 miles from Hazleton and 68 miles from Pottsville.
Museum hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it is closed Monday-Tuesday, and on holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.