Photos: “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing-The Exhibition” taking shape for Friday opening

Emily Curiel

“Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition” opens Friday at Union Station.

The exhibit, an expansive collection of iconic items from the Spider-Verse, features original costumes, artwork, and other displays for fans to immerse themselves in. It’s the 60th anniversary of the web-slinging superhero.

Curators of the exhibit were setting up some of the displays on Monday. Here’s a look at some of what Spidey fans can see at the exhibition.

Gilbert Emralino, senior archivist at Sony Pictures Entertainment, puts a life-size bust of the character, Venom, on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
Gilbert Emralino, senior archivist at Sony Pictures Entertainment, puts a life-size bust of the character, Venom, on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A life-size bust of the character, Venom, is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A life-size bust of the character, Venom, is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A Spider-Man costume warn by the actor, Tom Holland, is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A Spider-Man costume warn by the actor, Tom Holland, is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
Pillars and video screens resembling a New York subway train stop are seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
Pillars and video screens resembling a New York subway train stop are seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A life-size bust of the character, Venom, is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A life-size bust of the character, Venom, is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A costume of the character, Green Goblin, from “The Amazing Spider-Man” is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A costume of the character, Green Goblin, from “The Amazing Spider-Man” is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
Crew members assemble banners during the set up of “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit at Union Station on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Kansas City.
Crew members assemble banners during the set up of “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit at Union Station on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Kansas City.
Banners showcasing the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit are seen on display outside Monday at Union Station.
Banners showcasing the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit are seen on display outside Monday at Union Station.
A hand drawn rendering, left, and a photo of a Spider-Man float is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A hand drawn rendering, left, and a photo of a Spider-Man float is seen on display during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A crew member takes measurements for a picture frame during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
A crew member takes measurements for a picture frame during the “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
Crew members assemble lighting equipment during the ”Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.
Crew members assemble lighting equipment during the ”Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit set up Monday at Union Station.