Experience Disney in an all-new way in Birmingham, Feb. 17-Aug. 18

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Cinderella’s beautiful gown. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

From Cinderella’s dazzling lost slipper to Captain Jack Sparrow’s pirate garb, you’ll see all of your favorite characters’ wardrobes at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA)’s newest exhibition Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume, presented by PNC.

Read on for a sneak peek at what makes this exhibition sparkle, February 17-August 24. Get your tickets now.

Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume—event details

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Stepping into Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition is like getting a front-row seat to the fashion show of the century! I was blown away by the amount of detail in each costume and fangirling over the costumes worn by Emma Stone and Johnny Depp.

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Costumes from iconic Disney movies are on display at Birmingham Museum of Art. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Ready to explore the wardrobe of your dreams? You’ll wish you could try everything on in the Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition at the BMA. 

The exhibition is comprised of 70 real-life costumes you’ve seen and loved in Disney movies, such as: 

  • Captain Jack Sparrow’s pirate garb
  • Cruella De Vil’s fashionable frock
  • Cinderella’s glass slipper
  • Sanderson Sisters’ wicked wardrobe
  • Belle’s ball gown from Beauty and the Beast
  • Mary Poppins’ dress from Mary Poppins Returns

My favorite part was getting to see all the steps taken to make Cinderella’s Swarovski glass slipper.

“The BMA is proud to work with Disney on our first major exhibition in nearly a decade, which will offer Birmingham a rare first-hand look at famous costumes that are a crucial part of Disney’s incomparable storytelling.”

Graham C. Boettcher, R. Hugh Daniel Director, Birmingham Museum of Art

Iconic Disney characters in Birmingham at the BMA

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The Birmingham Museum of Art is ready for some pixie dust. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The main exhibition gallery is organized into three Disney archetypes—heroes, villains and everything in between—each dedicated to Disney’s complex and intriguing characters. Alongside the displays, interactive elements allow visitors to fully engage with the enchanting world of Disney costuming.

Of course, Cinderella has to have a special feature. I had the chance to admire the beautiful dresses worn by the beloved Disney character. I’ve never wanted to be a princess more than I did in that moment.

Ready to step into the enchanting world of Disney? Get tickets today.

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