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 Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Michigan, USA (February 1, 2025 until April 27, 2025)
Ray Harryhausen is regarded as a pioneer and one of the great 20th century artists of stop-motion animation. His extensive career is showcased through over 100 original creations on display at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Through original armatured models, artwork, miniatures and props, the exhibit transports us back to the silver screen. Creatures and artwork from such films as 1949’s Mighty Joe Young, where Ray began as a technician, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, Earth vs the Flying Saucers, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Jason and the Argonauts, and the 1981 Clash of the Titans bring to life the imagination of Ray Harryhausen.
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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