Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic

Coming to the Bowers March 7, 2020, the exhibition Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic celebrates The Walt Disney Company on the 50th anniversary of its archives, with behind-the-scenes access never before granted to the public. The museum is currently closed due to the Covina-19 but they have made many of their exhibits along with this one available via your mobile device.

The 10,000-square-feet traveling exhibit, which premiered at D23 Expo Japan in 2018, will offer several rare items only on loan to the Bowers.

Guests are invited to step into The Walt Disney Archives as they walk through a dazzling display of more than 400 objects, including original artwork, costumes, and props that tell the story of the Archives, The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney himself.

From nostalgic classics like never-before-displayed sketches for Fantasia and ghouls from the Haunted Mansion attraction, to modern-day favorites like super hero costumes and maquettes from Frozen, this enchanting exhibition is an immersive treasure-trove the entire family will love.

Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic is curated by the Walt Disney Archives in conjunction with the Bowers Museum.

What you need to know before you go:

Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic is a timed-entry exhibition. This means visitors will purchase tickets for a specific date and time they'd like to enter. Tickets will be available on the hour, 10 AM - 3 PM Tuesday - Sunday.

Visitors are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes early to check-in at the admissions desk and receive their admission sticker. Visitors may enter the line for Inside the Walt Disney Archives 5 minutes before their exhibition start time or any time after. No reentry into Inside the Walt Disney Archives will be permitted after exiting. Your ticket includes admission into all of Bowers’ exhibitions anytime during regular operating hours on the same date. Timed entry helps to ensure that all visitors enjoy their experience.

While the Bowers Museum is temporarily closed, their digital guide to the exhibition INSIDE THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES is wide open! This look at the exhibit is available on mobile devices only HERE