Power of Stories tours Suffolk

In 2021, three iconic costumes from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther featured in an exhibition at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich. The outfits of T’Challa, Shuri and Okoye featured in the ground-breaking film were displayed alongside Marvel comics, historic museum objects and local stories.

Following its success, the Power of Stories exhibition then toured museums across Suffolk during 2022 and 2023.

Power of Stories tours Suffolk

In 2021, three iconic costumes from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther featured in an exhibition at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich. The outfits of T’Challa, Shuri and Okoye featured in the ground-breaking film were displayed alongside Marvel comics, historic museum objects and local stories.

Following its success, the Power of Stories exhibition then toured museums across Suffolk during 2022 and 2023.

Working with the community

The collaborative process of bringing the exhibition to life means that the displays have been shaped by local people and includes the stories that matter to them.

About the exhibition

Find out more about the original Power of Stories exhibition displayed at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich from June to October 2021.

About the exhibition

Find out more about the original Power of Stories exhibition displayed at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich from June to October 2021.

Behind the scenes

Discover more about the artefacts displayed in the exhibition, the stories behind them, how the exhibition was created and more with the exhibition blog.

Read the exhibition blog