The latest costumes and props from Universal Studios Hollywood's movie and TV archives...

It's been a while since I've ventured to Universal Studios Hollywood's treasure trove of movie memorabilia, so I thought I'd stop by the Universal NBC Experience attraction and see what classic costumes, models and props they had on offer and I wasn't disappointed.

Original film and TV costumes, props and concept artwork 

on display at Universal Studios Hollywood

Far from it, in fact there were so many new additions to the ever-changing movie museum that I was in movie enthusiast heaven. The exhibit was a veritable cornucopia of film treasures from recent and classic Universal films, plus NBC television shows.

Original props from The Blues Brothers on display

They once again had props from 1980's cult classic musical comedy and if you're a fan be sure to check out more costumes and props from The Blues Brothers here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props, including outfits worn by John Candy and James Brown.

Original props featured in One Day

Also on display were actual props from 2011's romantic drama One Day. Be sure to check out costumes worn by Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in One Day.

Jurassic Park dinosaur maquette and concept art

The exhibit also included this Stegosaurus maquette and concept art which helped create the ground-breaking CGI dinosaurs in 1993's blockbuster Jurassic Park.

Vacuum cleaner and wedding album props from TV's Monk

For television enthusiasts there were props from shows like 2002 to 2009 detective show, Monk, and a Mae West style dress from Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In show, which ran from 1967 to 1973.

Original outfits from TV's Alice Through the Looking Glass 

and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

They had some fantastic costumes from the world of television, including a dress from 1966's Alice through the Looking Glass, plus more contemporary sports props from Friday Night Lights.

Signed cast American football and Joe Doyle McCoy's 

Youth League Allstar trophy from Friday Night Lights

The exhibit also had some classic pieces, like this zig-zag dress worn by Julie Andrews in 1967's Throughly Modern Millie and Bud Abbot's suit from 1951's Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man.

Classic costumes from Throughly Modern Millie and 

Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man

As you can see, there was so much to take in. Thankfully I had my trusty camera to hand, so stay tuned in the days to come for even more details and photos of fantastic costumes, props and movie memorabilia including:

Outrageous ABBA-esque outfits from Mamma Mia: The Movie worn by Julie Walters and Stellan Skarsgard
Cool props from The Mummy movie franchise
Matt Damon's outfit and props from The Bourne Identity
The Grinch's Santa suit and props from Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas 
Props from super-powered TV show Heroes
Russell Crowe's pajama costume from A Beautiful Mind
Tom Hanks NASA training jumpsuit and module miniature from Apollo 13
Joaquin Phoenix Commodus costume and throne from Gladiator
Sci-fi props from TV's Caprica
Props from the movie comedy sequel American Reunion
Television props from Crossing Jordan
Sheriff's uniform and bridge device prop from Eureka
Original spy movie props from Johnny English Reborn
Columbo's signature clothes worn by Peter Falk in the detective mystery series
Wedding outfits from U.S. version of The Office comedy series
Jimmy Fallon's split cowboy sketch costume

All these costumes and props were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood's NBC Universal Experience attraction in the theme park's lower lot on April 26, 2012.

John Candy's costume from The Blues Brothers on display...

I grew up watching and laughing at the antics of John Candy in films like Uncle Buck, Spaceballs and Planes, Trains & Automobiles, so it was cool to see one of the outfits the Canadian comedian wore in The Blues Brothers on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Finale costume worn by John Candy as

Burton Mercer in The Blues Brothers

Deborah Nadoolman was Costume Designer on the 1980 cult comedy classic and if you like this outfit, be sure to also check out the preacher robes worn by James Brown in The Blues Brothers on display.

The Blues Brothers movie poster

James Brown's preacher robes from The Blue Brothers...

In 1980's cult comedy classic The Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Akyroyd play brothers who embark on 'a mission from God' to reunite their rhythm and blues band in order to save the Catholic orphanage where they grew up. The 'Godfather of Soul', James Brown, plays an Evangelical preacher, 'Reverend Cleophus James', in one of the memorable gospel music and dance scenes in the movie.

Original costume worn by James Brown as

Reverend Cleophus James in The Blues Brothers

These preacher robes he wore in the movie were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 28, 2011.

Deborah Nadoolman was Costume Designer on The Blues Brothers. You can also see her work in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Trading Places, Coming to America and An American Werewolf in London.

The Blues Brothers movie poster

If you're a fan of the movie, be sure to take a look at these actual props from The Blues Brothers on display.

Original props from The Blue Brothers on display...

This briefcase and pair of handcuffs were used in the filming of 1980's The Blue Brothers movie and were photographed on display at Universal Hollywood Studios on January 7, 2011.

Original props from The Blues Brothers movie

Be sure to also check out The Blues Brothers Bluesmobile

from the film on display.

The Blues Brothers movie poster

The Blues Brothers Bluesmobile...

This movie car on display at Universal Studios Hollywood is one of apparently thirteen different cars used for the 'Bluesmobile' in director John Landis' 1980 musical comedy The Blues Brothers.

The Blues Brothers 'Bluesmobile'

This 1974 Dodge Monaco sedan was one of several former police vehicles purchased from the California Highway Patrol and designed to resemble ex-Mount Prospect Illinois patrol cars.

The Blues Brothers movie poster

In the cult favourite film featuring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the seemingly magic 'Bluesmobile' was used in chase scenes and stunts, jumping over drawbridges, flipping backwards and even 'flying'.

The Blues Brothers 1974 Dodge 'Bluesmobile'

This car was photographed on February 11, 2010 in front of The Blues Brothers Seasonal Show attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, where you can here live Rhythm and Blues music performed.