Event Calendar
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume and All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives
September 14, 2024 - March 23, 2025
Direct from the Walt Disney Archives: More than 300 stunning pieces spanning over 65 years
Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume immerses visitors in the textural storytelling and character development woven into Disney’s iconic costumes. The exhibition is organized into three Disney archetypes: heroes, villains, and the spaces between, dedicated to the complex and intriguing antiheroes of Disney storytelling.
All That Glitters: The Crown Jewels of the Walt Disney Archives dazzles with prized pieces of jewelry and accessories. From crowns and tiaras to watches, rings and necklaces, this exhibition gives visitors the rare opportunity to see these iconic jewels up-close, while gaining an understanding of how integral they are to completing the ensemble and informing the character.
By exhibiting these two collections concurrently, the Arlington Museum of Art comprehensively celebrates the visionary art of Disney costumes, jewelry, and accessories and the individual artists whose talent is conveyed in every design, every stitch, and every jewel.
“Whether we see them on television, in a movie theatre, or at a Broadway show, when we meet Disney characters for the first time, we instantly begin to understand them. That is how powerful costume design is in conveying persona, and how Disney truly sets the standard of excellence.”
— Chris Hightower, President & CEO
Arlington Museum of Art
