The Durham Museum: “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume”

@ “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” Presented by the Walt Disney Archives is the summer exhibition at The Durham Museum. Featuring 70 costumes of some beloved characters such as Cinderella, Maleficent and Captain Jack Sparrow, the blockbuster showcase highlights the innovative ways some of Disney’s iconic characters are brought to life through the artistry and imagination of their costumes.

The exhibition includes pieces worn by Bette Davis, Glenn Close and Angelina Jolie, as well as designs from Academy Award®- and Emmy-Award winning and -nominated productions. “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” is created by the Walt Disney Archives. Note : Museum hours are shortened on Sundays (noon to 4 p.m.).

Related Exhibits and Programs May 22 – “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” Member-Only Preview from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday Matinees at the Museum from 1 to 3 p.m. at Stanley & Dorothy Truhlsen Lecture Hall.

Films include “Cinderella” (May 24), “Beauty and the Beast” (June 21), “National Treasure” (July 21), and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” (Aug. 16). June 4 – Behind the Seams: The Making of a Disney Exhibition from 5 to 8 p.m.

Fairy Tale Storytime and Platform Play – Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at The Platform Disney Trivia – Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Platform Heroes & Villains Exhibit Tours – Saturdays at 11 a.m. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live