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Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Opens Soon!
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Opens May 3rd at the State Museum
Plus, guests can enjoy a series of related events and programs this summer.
On May 3, 2025, a fan-favorite blockbuster exhibition created by the Walt Disney Archives, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, opens to the public at the South Carolina State Museum. The critically acclaimed showcase features 70 costumes and highlights the innovative ways some iconic characters like Cinderella, Maleficent, and Jack Sparrow are brought to life through the artistry and imagination of their costumes.
Representing nearly six decades of film and television production at The Walt Disney Company, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume showcases costumes worn by stars such as Bette Davis, Glenn Close, and Angelina Jolie. Guests will also get insight into how costumes evolve from concept to reality with quotes and detailed written accounts featured throughout the exhibition from some of Hollywood’s preeminent designers.
“We are thrilled to bring these extraordinary costumes to South Carolina and invite guests to experience them up close,” said State Museum Executive Director Amy Bartow-Melia. “This exhibition promises to ignite cherished memories for visitors of all ages.”
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume
New Blockbuster Exhibition | Now Open
Created by the Walt Disney Archives, this critically acclaimed exhibition features 70 costumes, from characters such as Cinderella to Maleficent and more.
