Disney: The Magic of Animation

Uncover the magic behind almost 100 years of the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Disney: The Magic of Animation at Queensland Museum.

Opening 24 June 2022, the exhibition gives visitors an opportunity to explore hundreds of original sketches and artworks from their favourite Disney animated classics and go behind the scenes in this rare opportunity to experience the wonderful creativity and innovation from the world’s most prolific animation studio.

Young and old will be enchanted by the magic behind some of the world’s most beloved characters created over the last century by the Walt Disney Animation Studios films and shorts including Mickey Mouse’s first talkie, Steamboat Willie (1928), films such as Fantasia (1940), Sleeping Beauty (1959), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Lion King (1994), Frozen (2013), Moana (2016), Frozen 2 (2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) and the studio’s latest release Encanto (2021), plus for the first time – a sneak preview of the next Disney Animation release.

Don’t miss the chance to see the artistry behind your favourite characters and stories and how the magic of animation brought them to life.

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hundreds of original sketches and artworks
• As a new addition to the exhibition, see artwork from Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Academy Award® winning film Encanto (2021)
• Exclusive for Queensland Museum audiences – a sneak preview of the next Disney Animation release
• Exclusive photo opportunities for visitors to Queensland Museum
• Dedicated children’s exhibition trail
• Interactive displays and sketching opportunities
• Discover how drawings are brought to life, from pencil and paper to today’s computer-generated wonders

Ticket cost

Adult – $28
Junior (children aged 5 years and over, primary and secondary school students with a valid student ID) – $15
Family (2 adults and 2 juniors) – $74

Tickets are now on sale for the exhibition which runs from 24 June 2022 – 22 January 2023.

To book tickets, and for more information visit https://disney.qm.qld.gov.au/

– Copyright: Pinocchio, 1940, Gustaf Tenggren, Concept art, watercolour and ink © Disney Enterprises Inc
– Copyright: Moana, 2016, Lisa Keene, Concept art, digital painting © Disney Enterprises Inc
– Copyright: Encanto, 2021, Lorelay Bové, Concept art, digital painting © Disney Enterprises Inc