Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic has once again reopened its doors at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. With a run extended run now through October 18, 2020, the impressive collection celebrates five decades of cinematic history from the house of Mouse.
The 10,000-square-foot exhibit — which premiered at D23 Expo Japan in 2018 and previously opened at Bowers in March of this year — boasts more than 400 objects, including original artwork, costumes, and props that tell the story of the Archives, The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney, and even new acquisitions from 20th Century Studios.
Below is a recap look at our previous visit offering peeks at the impressive odds and ends of Disney history that you can experience now!
INSIDE THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES
OKAY…START AN ARCHIVES
THE READING ROOM
THE BACK ROOM
NBD. Just the founding document for the Walt Disney Company.
DIMENSIONAL COLLECTIONS
KEEP MOVING FORWARD
DISNEY LEGENDS 
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Start with Tea!
Before taking in the magic of the Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic you can enjoy a delightful tea service which includes admission into the exhibit. Pricing is $60 per adult / $35 per child (ages 3-11) plus tax.
MORE INFO: Tangata Restaurant Official Website
Tickets
For tickets or more information visit the official site.
- D23 Gold Members receive a discount on tickets to the exhibit, as well as a discount on merchandise in the museum store. (MORE INFO)
- Members of the Bowers Museum also receive discounts on tickets. (MORE INFO)
See it for Yourself
Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California is available from June 19 – October 18, 2020.
The exhibit will rotate to other locations (TBA) around the country.