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Opens March 22, 2025
From crafting the regal attire of a Wakandan king to shaping the vibrant aesthetic of Do the Right Thing, two-time Academy Award winner Ruth E. Carter has spent nearly four decades bringing stories to life through award-winning costume design. Her iconic creations played a pivotal role in films that defined generations. Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design will showcase her personal collection, legendary costumes, interactive displays, and live programming, telling the story of Carter’s journey from a young girl with a passion for art to a visionary costume designer. This exhibit is designed to inspire young minds, spark creativity, and fuel imagination.
Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design features more than 60 costumes from Carter’s legendary film credits, including:
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
- Coming 2 America
- Black Panther
- Roots (2014)
- Selma
- Amistad
- Malcolm X
- Do the Right Thing
Are you excited about 2025? We are!
Next year is going to be one for the record books and you can experience it all with a membership! When you join today, your unlimited visits begin right away! That means you’ll get the whole summer of fun, early entry to WinterFaire, free admission to our special themed days, including STEM Exploration Day, Countdown to Noon, and Chemistry Day, plus all of the exciting new exhibits that are coming in 2025!
