State Museum extended Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume through the holiday season
September 9, 2025
Popular exhibition will now be on view through January 4, 2026
The South Carolina State Museum announced the extension of the popular blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, created by the Walt Disney Archives. Originally scheduled to close in October, guests will now be able to enjoy the critically acclaimed show through January 4, 2026.
“This exhibition has sparked the imagination of visitors of all ages,” said State Museum Executive Director, Amy Bartow-Melia. “We are delighted to extend its time at the museum so we can continue sharing these extraordinary costumes, and the incredible artistry behind them, with our guests.”
The exhibition showcases 70 original costumes from some beloved Disney films, illustrating how some iconic characters like Cinderella, Maleficent, and Jack Sparrow are brought to life through costume design. Visitors can explore the creative journey from concept to screen through detailed notes, designer quotes, and original sketches from some of Hollywood’s most respected artists, including Academy Award® winners Sandy Powell and Disney Legend Colleen Atwood.
Since opening in May, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume has attracted many guests traveling from across the state and beyond to experience it. The extended run for the exhibition will provide more time for guests of all ages to experience the magic of Disney’s costuming artistry firsthand.
General admission to the South Carolina State Museum is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and military, and $10 for children aged 3-12. Infants 2 and under are free. The Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume blockbuster exhibition tickets are an additional charge: $20 for adults, $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. Tickets are available now at scmuseum.org.
About the South Carolina State Museum
Since opening in 1988, the South Carolina State Museum has been committed to collecting, preserving and showcasing the rich culture, art, natural history, technology and innovation 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 and enrich the lives of millions of visitors and students from across South Carolina. For more information about the museum, visit scmuseum.org.
About the Walt Disney Archives
For 55 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.
For the Walt Disney Archives:
Bruce Lam
The Walt Disney Company
