Museum’s Exhibit to Feature Costumes from Pirates of Caribbean, Phantom of the Opera

By Office of Communication

Posted on May 14, 2018, May 14, 2018

Discover the glamour, luxury and artistry of cinematic couture at the Arlington Museum of Art's upcpming exhibition.

The Cut! Costume and the Cinema exhibit, which starts Saturday, May 19 and runs through Sunday, August 12, allows visitors to step onto the movie set with 43 costumes from 27 period films.

Covering five centuries of history, intrigue and comedy, the exhibition will reveal how film costumes set the scene and establish authenticity in films. Each piece was specifically crafted to provide clues about the character's status, age class and wealth.

Some highlights include Johnny Depp's costume from Pirates of the Caribbean, pieces from the Costume Academy Award winner, The Duchess, and Emmy Rossum's gown from The Phantom of the Opera.

The Arlington Museum of Art is located at 201 W. Main St. in Downtown Arlington's growing cultural arts district.