Past event
Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic
This multi-sensory and playful exhibition explores the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh – one of the most adored fictional characters of all time
This multi-sensory and playful exhibition explores the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh – one of the most adored fictional characters of all time
Experience the timeless and universal appeal of this much-loved bear and discover the story behind the creative partnership of A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard, brought to life through sketches, letters, photographs, cartoons, ceramics and fashion.
This exhibition is now closed at V&A South Kensington
Most visitors will be divided into young children and those who remember the books from when they were young. There’s something for both.
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Exhibition highlights
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'The bees are getting suspicious', pencil drawing by E. H. Shepard, from 'Winnie-the-Pooh', chapter 1, 1926, Britain. © The Shepard Trust, reproduced with permission from Curtis Brown -
Christopher Robin ceramic tea-set presented to Princess Elizabeth, hand-painted, Ashtead Pottery, 1928. © Royal Collection Trust -
'Bump, bump, bump', pencil drawing by E. H. Shephard, from Winnie-the-Pooh, chapter 1, 1926. © The Shepard Trust, reproduced with permission from Curtis Brown -
Teddy bear, manufactured by Margarete Steiff, 1906 - 10. Museum no. MISC.10-1970. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London -
Winnie-the-Pooh x Cath Kidston dress, 2016. © Cath Kidston/The Walt Disney Company
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Features
Inside the Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic exhibition
Inside the Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic exhibition
Take a look inside the Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic exhibition
'In which Piglet is entirely surrounded by water'
'In which Piglet is entirely surrounded by water'
Children from the Beatrix Potter Primary School read ‘In which Piglet is entirely surrounded by water'
Christopher Robin Milne – 'Now We Are Six'
Christopher Robin Milne – 'Now We Are Six'
In these early recordings, a very young Christopher Milne sings and recites poems from 'Now We Are Six'
Winnie-the-Pooh storybook character competition
Winnie-the-Pooh storybook character competition
Take a look at the winning and runners up entries of our Winnie-thePooh competition
Winnie-the-Pooh teachers' resource
Winnie-the-Pooh teachers' resource
A downloadable resource providing ideas and inspiration for developing literacy and design skills
Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic, 2018. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London