Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic Exhibition | V&A Museum, London

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Remakes of the original bear

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Last week I went with my Mum to go and visit the Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic exhibition at the V&A Museum in London. I saw this pop up on a few vloggers that I watch on YouTube and I knew that I had to go and visit it at some point. I have been a massive fan of Winnie the Pooh (both the books and the Disney stuff) ever since I can remember. I’ve said many times, but every time I see or even anyone mentions Winnie the Pooh and I can’t help but smile, so this was 1000% the exhibit for me!

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You are welcomed into the exhibit with a massive Hallo sign and blue balloons on the ceiling and it just felt like I had gone back in time and was a little girl again and in the 100 Akre Wood.

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As you start to go round you see some of the different bits of merchandise that have been created around the beloved bear and there were so many different things from books to toys, to china sets to clothes. I mean you name it, there is probably Winnie the Pooh merch out there like it!

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In the exhibition there were so many of the original drawings drawn by E. H. Shepard. I stopped to look at every single one and every time I saw a new one I said ‘I wish I could draw!’. It was amazing as I recognised some of the drawings from my Winnie the Pooh book and it was really nice to see some of my favourite drawings in real life! It was incredible and I am still in awe and also amazed that I got to see these incredible drawings in real life!

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There are so many different interactive bits for children. There was Christopher Robin’s bedroom, Winnie the Pooh’s house, his thoughtful spot, Pooh Sticks bridge, Eyore’s house,  and even an audio book so if you need a moment to sit you can here a Winnie the Pooh story.

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I can’t believe I got a photo of me on the bridge with no children! It was a miracle!

I think this exhibition is perfect to take children and isn’t completely boring for them as there isn’t much reading to do and there’s lots of looking for the little ones. However, saying that this isn’t only for children, I mean if you are a big kid like myself then this exhibition is perfect! But its such a lovely exhibition for adults too as it can bring back so many childhood memories! My Mum was really enjoying having a look back at some of her childhood memories.

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The toys used in the film Goodbye Christopher Robbin. (Not the original)

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This exhibition at the V&A is on until the 8th April 2018 and it costs £8 for entry, they do recommend to book before you go as in busy times they may have reached capacity and refuse entry. When we booked there were a few slots that were completely booked!

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13 Comments

  1. 11/01/2018 / 5:32 pm

    I haven’t been to the V & A Museum since I was a little girl and moved north with my family, wishing though that I lived closer so I could visit this exhibition it looks fantastic 😃 great post

    • Ciara
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      11/01/2018 / 6:07 pm

      You should try and make a visit! It’s so worth it! ♡

    • Ciara
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      11/01/2018 / 6:06 pm

      My Mum found it even more nostalgic than myself! ♡

  2. 11/01/2018 / 5:51 pm

    Oh I love Winnie The Pooh so ineed to visit loving your photos.

    • Ciara
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      11/01/2018 / 6:06 pm

      Thank you ♡

  3. 11/01/2018 / 5:57 pm

    What an adorable exhibit! I love Winnie the Pooh. I actually saw the originals at the New York Public Library, they look so well loved and slightly threadbare 🙂 It’s actually really cool to contrast with the remakes in your post that are plush and new! Thanks for sharing!

    • Ciara
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      11/01/2018 / 6:06 pm

      I’d love to go the New York Public Library to see the originals. Maybe one day! ♡

  4. Hello Bexa
    11/01/2018 / 6:14 pm

    This post is so adorable Ciara 💖 Great photos and I love the Winnie the Pooh shoes! I would definitely wear them he he 😄. Looks like you had a lovely day, and £8 is such good value to see so much! Thank you for sharing! 😘 xx

    Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com

  5. Lisa's Notebook
    11/01/2018 / 7:50 pm

    Aw, this was a trip down memory lane for me, just from your fabulous photos. £8 is amazing value, I wish I lived in London, I’d take Flora too. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely day out! X

    Lisa | http://www.lisasnotebook.com

  6. Lena Dee
    11/01/2018 / 7:54 pm

    Omg I didn’t even know this was a thing!!! This post just made me overwhelmingly happy 😃 lol I think I need to really pay London and their fab museums a visit!

    xx Lena

  7. 05/02/2018 / 8:09 pm

    This sounds absolutely fantastic, oh my goodness!