Visiting “The Land of Oz: Beyond the Page” at the Gold Coast’s Driehaus Museum feels a bit like opening a very elegant jewelry box: beautifully crafted, lovingly arranged and also...surprisingly compact. Tucked away into two rooms on the museum’s top floor, the film-inspired exhibit offers a curated peek behind the yellow brick road—costumes, concept art, early editions of L. Frank Baum’s original book and just enough memorabilia to spark a pleasant jolt of nostalgia.
Open through March 15, 2026, this charming installation spans two small but immersive galleries dedicated to script writing, costume design and production. Curated by memorabilia expert Laura Woolley, the exhibit draws from Richard Driehaus’s private collection and showcases gems like a replica of the Cowardly Lion's med

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