This multi-sensory and playful exhibition explores the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh – one of the most adored fictional characters of all time. Described by Director Tristram Hunt as their “first exhibition specifically for younger families”, it will explore the fruitful creative partnership between writer A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepherd. Exhibits include letters between the two, early sketches of Pooh, Piglet and friends, and immersive installations inspired by classic tales like Pooh Sticks and Eeyore’s House.
This exhibition traces the history and universal appeal of the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories written by A. A. Milne through nearly 200 works drawn primarily from the archives of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Presented in a truly immersive display, the original drawings, letters, photographs, and early editions, along with whimsical ephemera, take visitors on a journey exploring how the stories of Pooh and his friends Eeyore, Kanga and Roo, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, and Christopher Robin have stood the test of time and continue to delight generations of readers around the world.
