A QUICK LOOK AT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM’S EPIC DC COMICS COLLECTION

The Hollywood Museum first opened its doors in 2003, and since then, the museum has amassed a collection of over eleven thousand items that celebrate more than one hundred years of show business history. This includes Laurel and Hardy memorabilia, a set from 'The Silence of the Lambs', and, for the purposes of this article, costumes, props, and other items associated with the heroes and villains of DC Comics. Want to know more? Then please check out the following selection of images from their extraordinary archives.

A novelty red Batphone perched next to a cardboard Batman mask and a publicity photo of Yvonne Craig's Batgirl.

Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costume from the 1992 film, 'Batman Returns', featuring her signature stitched latex bodysuit, claws, and bullwhip.

An original screen-used Gotham City license plate from the 1960s 'Batman' television series hangs above a collection of retro props. These props, some of which were also used in the series, are a canister of shark repellent Batspray, a Batgirl walkie-talkie, two communicators, and a red bat-shaped telephone.

A collection of costumes worn by the villains from the classic 1960s 'Batman' television series. This includes costumes for Julie Newmar's Catwoman, Burgess Meredith's Penguin, Vincent Price's Egghead, a henchman from 'The Penguin's Nest' episode, and Cesar Romero's Joker. A prop from the 1966 'Batman' film is also on display, namely the total dehydrator canister.

A screen-accurate version of the Adam West Batman cowl signed by the cast sits to the side of several other rare collectibles, including miniature photos of Julie Newmar's Catwoman and Otto Preminger's Mr. Freeze, Golden State Batman Bread promotional wrapper and stickers from the 1960s, and an original Captain Action Batman figure.

Two different Catwoman costumes from two different films. One is Anne Hathaway's costume from the 2012 film, 'The Dark Knight Rises', and the other is Halle Berry's costume from the 2004 film, 'Catwoman'.

A vibrant display of memorabilia that capitalized on the 1966 'Batman' television series, such as a boxed helmet set, collectible puppets, Topps trading card display panels, and a Stardust craft kit.

The iconic 1960s version of the Batmobile parked comfortably outside the Max Factor Building.

Julie Newmar's Catwoman costume from the 1960s 'Batman' television series, highlighting her sparkling, form-fitting catsuit, gold utility belt, and cat-eye face mask.

A nostalgic collection of vintage 1960s Batman and Robin memorabilia, comprising an Aladdin lunchbox, unique desktop accessories, rare figurines, hand puppets, and Whitman coloring books.

A spectacular lineup of costumes worn by five heroes associated with DC Comics. From the 1960s 'Batman' television series, there are costumes for Yvonne Craig's Batgirl, Burt Ward's Robin, and Adam West's Batman. From the 1978 'Superman' film, there's Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel costume. And from the 1970s 'Wonder Woman' television series, there's Lynda Carter's Amazing Amazon costume.

The Hollywood Museum can be found inside the historic Max Factor Building located at 1660 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, California, USA. The doors are usually open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, and tickets can be purchased at the venue.