The Disney100 Exhibition is more than just a walk through Disney’s history—it’s a deep dive into 100 years of storytelling , imagination, and wonder. Now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the exhibit showcases beloved treasures from the Walt Disney Archives, featuring state-of-the-art design and interactive storytelling.
Disney MagicStage featuring Walt Disney at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney By the Numbers
To start , 4 years of planning and productionNext , 10 immersive galleries across a 15,000-square-foot spaceIn total , 250+ artifacts, artworks, and documentsAdditionally , 318 film clips shown on 4 dozen media displaysNotably , 93 iconic scenes featured in the prologue “Into the Wonder”Including , 25 maquettes of animated Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm charactersFurthermore , 14 interactive installations, from Main Street U.S.A. to Star WarsSpanning the globe , footage and photography from all 12 Disney ParksCulturally , 31 languages represented in the International Music GalleryFinally , 11 full costumes, including those from Cruella , Black Panther , and Mary Poppins
The Spirit of Adventure and Discovery gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Disney Details You Don’t Want to Miss
To begin, the oldest item: a zoetrope from Walt Disney’s office, dating back to circa 1860
On the other end, the newest items: props from Peter Pan & Wendy (2023), including Wendy’s necklace and Captain Hook’s hook
In contrast, the smallest item: Han Solo’s dice from Star Wars: The Last Jedi —just 1.5 cubic centimeters
Meanwhile, the largest item: a Peter Pan’s Flight ride vehicle, measuring over 7 feet tall and long
In terms of weight, the heaviest item: a Matterhorn Bobsled attraction vehicle, tipping the scale at over 1,500 pounds
Finally, the longest item: a 12-foot Nautilus model from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
The Magic of Sound and Music gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney
The Magic of Sound and Music gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Immersive Technology and Hidden Magic
To begin their journey, guests are welcomed into the exhibit by the Disney MagicStage, where a digital recreation of Walt Disney shares an inspiring message. By using AI-enhanced footage and archived audio, Disney StudioLAB and DisneyResearch|Studios brought Walt to life like never before.
Meanwhile, the interactive music wall allows guests to experience hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in 31 languages. At the same time, galleries such as The Spirit of Adventure and Discovery and The Illusion of Life fully immerse them in the evolution of animation and technology.
The Wonder of Disney gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Where Do the Stories Come From? gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Glass slipper from the live-action Cinderella (2015) on display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Must-See Objects on Display
To start, the Black Panther suit (2018) and Captain America’s shield from Civil War (2016) stand out as Marvel fan favorites
Next, the glass slipper from Cinderella (2015) captures the elegance of Disney’s live-action magic
Then, the BB-8 puppet from the Star Wars sequel trilogy offers a close-up look at this beloved droid
In addition, the Mary Poppins carousel horse and St. Paul’s Cathedral snow globe used by Julie Andrews bring the magic of 1964 to life
Meanwhile, fans of adventure can enjoy the ship-in-a-bottle prop and Captain Barbossa’s costume from Pirates of the Caribbean
Finally, detailed maquettes from Turning Red , The Hunchback of Notre Dame , and The Lion King on Broadway showcase Disney’s animated artistry
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Mickey and Minnie at the Disney100 Exhibition (L to R):Beauty and the Beast and more. Mickey and Minnie with Disney Legends (L to R): Mufasa costume from The Lion King: The Broadway Musical (1997-present) inside The Magic of Sound and Music gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Mickey and Minnie at the Franklin
Mickey and Minnie outside The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for the opening of Disney 100 The Exhibition Mickey and Minnie outside The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia for the opening of Disney 100 The Exhibition Nautilus special effects filming model for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and The Nautilus Window where guests can peer through. Catch a glimpse of Disney’s underwater worlds at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney St. Paul’s Cathedral snow globe used by Disney Legend Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins (1964) on display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney The Illusion of Life gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition is now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney The Spirit of Adventure and Discovery gallery. Disney100: The Exhibition is now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney ©MARVEL ©Disney/Pixar ©Pixar ©& TM Lucasfilm Ltd. The Spirit of Adventure and Discovery gallery. At Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney The Archives just keep coming.
Sources of Inspiration interactive installation inside the Where Do the Stories Come From? Gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Where It All Began gallery. Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Your Disney World: A Day in the Parks gallery. Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Your Disney World: A Day in the Parks gallery. Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Not finished yet.
Animation maquettes display inside The Illusion of Life gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney ©Disney/Pixar ©Pixar
International music interactive for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto (2021), where guests can select which language they’d like to listen to inside The Magic of Sound and Music gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Walt in Person
Disney MagicStage featuring Walt Disney at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Costume worn by Emma Stone in the live-action film Cruella (2021) on display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Carousel horse used by Disney Legend Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins (1964) on display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Captain Barbossa costume worn by Geoffrey Rush in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and prop ship in a bottle. From Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) on display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney Marvel
Captain America shield used in Captain America: Civil War (2016) on display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©MARVEL The Black Panther costume (Black Panther, 2018). Marvel Studios character helmets and masks, and Captain America’s shield (Captain America: Civil War, 2016). Featured inside The Spirit of Adventure and Discovery gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©MARVEL Star Wars
BB-8 puppet used in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017). And Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). On display at Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©& TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Additional Props
Attraction vehicle from Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park on display. Disney100: The Exhibition, now open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. ©Disney First, see the Victor maquette from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996).Turning Red (2022).The Illusion of Life gallery at Disney100: The Exhibition. Plan Your Visit
Disney100: The Exhibition is open through August 27, 2023. The Franklin Institute’s Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion and Mandell Center. In addition, PECO serves as the Local Presenting Sponsor, while PNC is the Associate Sponsor.
Timed-entry tickets are required. Visit www.fi.edu to purchase in advance.
