Exhibitions
The Foundation are happy to loan material to museums and art galleries worldwide, celebrating the life and work of Ray Harryhausen. These exhibits will allow fans to get close to some of Ray’s most iconic creations.
We are delighted to share updates on exhibitions from 2025 onwards:
Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen The Mini Time Machine of Miniatures, Tucson, Arizona USA (September 30th 2025 until May 3rd 2026)
From the collection of the Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation in Edinburgh, Scotland, The Mini Time Machine Museum is honored to present a distinguished selection of miniature armatured models from Ray Harryhausen’s most iconic films, including Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonauts! In a career that spanned over 30 years, Harryhausen’s groundbreaking “dynamation” techniques allowed live actors to seemingly interact with stop-motion creatures, dazzling audiences with special effects that would go on to inspire the work of contemporary filmmakers such as George Lucas, Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, and Tim Burton. This acclaimed exhibition will spotlight his models, archival footage, artist sketches, original artworks, and film paraphernalia from the Harryhausen archives.
Previous displays of Ray’s work include:
The Lost Worlds of Ray Harryhausen: Creatures, Martians and Myths Waterside Gallery, Sale, Manchester, UK (26 Oct 2024 until 4th Jan 2025)
Explore Ray’s creative career and groundbreaking techniques, and discover unseen projects and drawings including from his iconic films, Jason and the Argonauts and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. This exhibition is inspired by John Walsh’s book ‘Harryhausen: The Lost Movies’, and is available for additional displays at alternative venues.
Ray Harryhausen’s models and artworks are available for exhibitions worldwide. Please get in touch via our contact form for further details.
Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema National Galleries of Scotland (2020-2022)
The largest exhibition of Ray’s work to date, launched to mark his centenary year. A major display which featured a virtual exhibition, national marketing campaign and tie-in publication written by daughter and trustee Vanessa Harryhausen.
Into The Unknown- A Journey through Science Fiction Barbican Centre (2017-2020)
Ray’s contribution to the science fiction genre celebrated amongst a wide-ranging celebration of the genre
The Art of Ray Harryhausen Tate Britain (2017-18)
Ray’s work displayed alongside some of the 19th century artists that inspired him- Gustave Dore, John Martin and Joseph Gandy
Ray Harryhausen- Mythical Menagerie Science Museum Oklahoma (2017)
A major US based exhibition which showcased material from Ray’s fantasy films, including ‘Clash of the Titans’, ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’ and ‘Jason and the Argonauts.
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