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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume

Opening May 3, 2025! Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features more than 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and more.

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Opening May 3, 2025

The South Carolina State Museum is set to host a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created by the Walt Disney Archives, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. Opening May 3, 2025, the critically acclaimed showcase features more than 70 costumes from beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent, and more, highlighting the innovative ways iconic characters are brought to life through the artistry and imagination of their costumes.

Featuring:

  • Costumes worn by the likes of Bette Davis, Glenn Close, Angelina Jolie, and Disney Legend Julie Andrews.
  • An exploration of how costumes evolve from concept to reality with quotes and detailed written accounts featured throughout the exhibition from some of Hollywood’s preeminent designers, including Academy Award® winners Sandy Powell and Disney Legend Colleen Atwood, as well as Emmy® winner Ellen Mirojnick and Emmy® nominees Eduardo Castro and Penny Rose.
  • “Cinderella’s Workshop,” a gallery examining how several designers have applied their own unique style and artistry to different interpretations of the fairy tale heroine—from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (1997) and Into the Woods (2014) to the ABC hit series Once Upon a Time (TV, 2011–2018), and the 2015 live-action reimagining of Walt Disney’s animated classic starring Lily James.
  • A chance to explore the artistry on display in the iconic costumes of Disney live-action characters such as Mary Poppins from Mary Poppins Returns (2018), Queen Narissa from Enchanted (2007), and Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006).
  • And much more!

     

    Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume is curated by the Walt Disney Archives.

TICKETS

Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume tickets are currently on sale for museum members only.

General Public tickets will be available in January 2025.

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For D23 Members

 

Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will also have early access to the exhibition with a special preview before it opens to the general public. 

Look out for more details at D23.com in early 2025.

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