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Disney-The Magic of Animation
Visit the Queensland Museum and uncover the magic behind almost 100 years of the Walt Disney Animation Studios when Disney: The Magic of Animation opens on Friday the 24th of June 2022 and runs until Sunday the 22nd of January 2023.
Explore hundreds of original sketches and artworks from your 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 a sneak preview of an upcoming Disney Animation release.
Disney's Encanto School Holiday Program
Create your own Encanto inspired door and a magical world where your hopes and dreams come to life.
Ages: Recommended for children aged 3 years and over.
When: 28 June – 2 July, 5 – 9 July, 20 – 24 September, and 27 September – 1 October.
Time: Various
Where: Queensland Museum, South Bank, Level 4.
Cost: $12 per person (does not include entry to exhibition).
A Night at the Museum
A Night at the Museum is back with exclusive after hours access to Queensland Museum including Disney: The Magic of Animation, along with a range of other fun activities for the whole family.
Exhibitions
• Explore all your animated movie favourites in Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition
• Ignite your curiosity with exclusive access to SparkLab, Sciencentre
• Enjoy First Nations storytelling and objects in Wild State
Events and Activities
• Mind-blowing live magic shows
• Get into the spirit with fun face painting
• Meet live animals including native wombats, crocodiles, birds and more
Ages: All ages welcome
When: Saturday 25 June - SOLD OUT, Friday 29 July, Friday 16 September, Friday 28 October, Friday 9 December and Friday 20 January 2023.
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Queensland Museum, South Bank. Entry via Level 2.
Cost: Adults $40, Children $15, Families (2 Adult, 2 Children) only $90
After Dark
As the sun goes down, the museum comes alive. Discover the magic of after hours at Queensland Museum at After Dark for adults 18+ including exclusive entry to Disney: The Magic of Animation.
Exhibitions
• Explore all your animated movie favourites in Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition
• Ignite your curiosity with exclusive access to SparkLab, Sciencentre
• Enjoy First Nations storytelling and objects in Wild State
Events and Activities
• Live music
• Meet live animals including native wombats, crocodiles, birds and more
Ages: This event is for ages 18 years and over
When: Friday 24 June - SOLD OUT, Friday 5 August, Friday 2 September, Saturday 29 October, Friday 2 December and Thursday 19 January 2023.
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Queensland Museum, South Bank. Entry via Level 2.
Price: $40 per person.
Visit the Queensland Museum website for further information and to BOOK your Disney-The Magic of Animation tickets in junction with your STAY at The Gabba Central Apartments. Located in the heart of Woolloongabba, close to The Queensland Museum and South Bank, we provide a range of apartment style accommodation which is perfect for the whole family during the school holidays or whenever you want to getaway!