Disney Exhibit Coming To Philly's Franklin Institute In Early 2023

PHILADELPHIA — After hosting the über popular Harry Potter exhibit, Philadelphia's Franklin Institute is gearing up to host another major attraction: Disney 100.

The new exhibit celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.

Guests will find a vault of treasures, showcasing hundreds of extraordinary objects, including Disney’s "Crown Jewels" – more than 250 rarely-seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other memorabilia.

Exclusive to this exhibition, Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond.

The ten themed galleries, with stories, interactive installations, and background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World, as well as the latest members of the Disney family – Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic.

"As we prepare to kick off Disney 100 Years of Wonder, we are incredibly excited to bring this fantastic exhibition to life," said Becky Cline, director, Walt Disney Archives. "We can’t wait for guests to experience their favorite Disney stories, characters, and attractions in new and immersive ways as we celebrate all the wonderful worlds of Disney."

"The Franklin Institute is thrilled to host Disney100: The Exhibition, the first major event to mark the global celebration of Disney’s 100 years, allowing fans throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond the very first opportunity to see these crown jewels come to life in beautifully crafted galleries reflecting the creative empire synonymous with imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery, and wonder," President and CEO of The Franklin Institute Larry Dubinski said.

A date for ticket sales has not been announced yet.