100 Years of Disney Magic Opens This Weekend at The Franklin Institute

Disney fans don't need to go to LA or Orlando to get their Mickey fix!

DISNEY / Your Disney World: A Day in the Parks Gallery

Starting this weekend, The Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures for Disney 100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute in Philly. You’ll get to see more than 250 of the organization’s “crown jewels” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. You and your family will have the opportunity to view rarely seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes, props and other memorabilia. The world premiere is February 18, but if you want to go this opening weekend, get your tickets soon because Saturday is already sold out.

DISNEY / Attraction vehicle from Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park

There will be lots of special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the company’s most popular characters, films, shows and attractions from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond.

DISNEY/PIXAR / Animation maquettes for Victor (The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and Meilin Lee (Turning Red)

Additionally, there will be ten themed galleries featuring moving stories, interactive installations and background information that will take you on a journey, starting with “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” up through 2022’s “Strange World.” Walk through all the areas to see your favorite movie characters and scenes on display.

DISNEY / Your Disney World: A Day in the Parks Gallery

You’ll also get a peek at the other members of the Disney family from Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and National Geographic.

DISNEY / Disney MagicStage featuring Walt Disney

Disney 100: The Exhibition opens Saturday, February 18, at The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. in Philadelphia. Tickets are currently available through Sunday, August 27.

The exhibit is open from 9:30 am – 5 pm; the last entry from Sundays to Wednesdays is 3:30 pm, while Thursdays-Saturdays you can enter until 4:30 pm. General admission to the museum is included. The cost is $45 for adults or $41 for kids 3-11.

If you prefer evening hours, you can visit from 5-8 pm Thursdays-Saturdays; last entry is at 6:30 pm. The cost is $25 for adults and kids. However, museum admission is not included.

If you are a member of the museum, you can attend day or night with no service fees added. General museum admission is included during the day. The cost is $18 for kids or adults.

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