
Tickets Now on Sale for the Upcoming Blockbuster Exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, Coming to the State Museum in May 2025
Plus, enjoy special events during the exhibition’s opening week!
The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce that tickets for the general public are now on sale for the upcoming blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, created by the Walt Disney Archives. Opening May 3, 2025, the critically acclaimed showcase features more than 70 costumes from some beloved live-action characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent, Jack Sparrow, and more, highlighting the innovative ways iconic characters are brought to life through the artistry and imagination of their costumes.
“We look forward to bringing these amazing costumes to South Carolina and welcoming guests to enjoy seeing them in person,” said State Museum Executive Director, Amy Bartow-Melia. “We feel the exhibition will spark fond memories for guests of all ages.”
Representing nearly six decades of film and television production at The Walt Disney Company, the exhibition showcases costumes worn by the likes of 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.
“Costumes are a significant and memorable element of building a character and telling a story,” said Becky Cline, Director of the Walt Disney Archives. “The exhibition explores the craftsmanship required to produce these amazing costuming elements, as well as the immense talent and creativity that goes into every stitch.”
To mark the start of the exhibition, the State Museum will be hosting a series of special events leading up to the official opening day on Saturday, May 3. On Wednesday, April 30, members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will be invited to an exclusive preview celebration event. For more event details, and to learn how to join D23, visit D23.com.
South Carolina State Museum members will enjoy their own special night, featuring exclusive early entrance to the exhibition on Friday, May 2. In addition to accessing the exhibition early, members will also receive their own souvenir item, and light refreshments will be available. Registration for Member Night will open in March 2025 at scmuseum.org.
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, will run from May 3 – Oct. 26, 2025. General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $10 for children aged 3-12. Infants 2 and under are free. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume blockbuster exhibition tickets are an additional charge: $20 for an adult, $15 for children aged 3-12, and $18 for seniors and military. State Museum member-priced blockbuster exhibition tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children.
About the South Carolina State Museum
For nearly four decades, the South Carolina State Museum has been committed to collecting, preserving and showcasing the rich culture, art, and natural history of the Palmetto State. Through a comprehensive collection of over 1.1 million objects and four floors of stimulating exhibitions and displays housed within the historic Columbia Mills Building, the State Museum provides educational environments that entertain, inspire imagination and creativity, and enrich the lives of millions of visitors and generations of students from across South Carolina. For more information about the museum, visit scmuseum.org.
About the Walt Disney Archives
For more than 50 years, the Walt Disney Archives has carefully safeguarded the most treasured items from The Walt Disney Company’s history, including original scripts, movie props and costumes, Walt Disney’s correspondence and script notes, theme park artifacts, merchandise, millions of archival photographs, and many of Walt’s personal effects. Founded by Disney Legend Dave Smith in 1970, the Walt Disney Archives is a vital resource for every part of Disney, as well as an important research center for Disney scholars, researchers, and writers. The Archives also shares its countless pieces with Disney fans everywhere through its exhibitions and close association with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.