New Exhibit Announcement: White Christmas Coming to The Durham Museum

It might be April, but at The Durham Museum, we are dreaming of a White Christmas!

The Durham, in partnership with the Rosemary Clooney House Museum and private collectors Stephen and Heather French Henry, will host White Christmas – The Exhibition during the museum’s Christmas at Union Station season. The highest grossing film of 1954 and one of the highest grossing musical films of all time, White Christmas has become a holiday film classic. The music of Irving Berlin comes to life as Edith Head’s costumes adorn a star-studded cast of Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye and Vera-Ellen as they dance their way across the silver screen.  Not to be forgotten is the patriotic theme that resonates throughout with the honoring of General Waverly, played by Dean Jagger, for his sacrifice and service during WWII.

See film costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head, props, sheet music, behind-the-scenes photos, archival materials, and more! The exhibit features some of the most iconic costumes such as the blue “Sisters” dresses and Vera-Ellen’s sparkling “Mandy” dance outfit. Whether you are a fan of the music, the costumes, the pageantry or all of the above…this traveling exhibition will be the highlight of the holidays!

The exhibit will be on display November 21, 2023 – January 28, 2024.