If you are a Barbie fan, see the Barbie Exhibition in the Design Museum, London – this is great for big and small Barbie fans.
Hey doll … If you are a Barbie fan, make sure you visit the Barbie exhibition at The Design Museum. It is a wonderful exhibition that shows the evolution of the design of one of the world’s famous dolls.
The Barbie exhibition at The Design Museum in London includes more than 250 dolls, furniture accessories and accessories, which have been since 1959, and there are some of the recent Barbie film’s Margo Ruby’s costumes.
My Tweens are now far ahead of playing with the age of Barbes – it takes a lifetime away! – But they really enjoyed it, as I did, the doll’s childhood fan in the 1980s (of course!). It was one of the best exhibitions we have seen recently, and as it continues until February 2025, why should you see it?
What is the Barbie Exhibition in the Design Museum?
Along with the first doll released by Metal in 1959 (my 9-yo ‘can I keep one?’) Is a huge display of new, remarkable and old dolls, Barbie furniture and accessories. All Barbie’s friends are there – including the captain and the maddej – and Just Keys is a big choice.
We liked that it highlighted the diversity of the Barbie range, examples of the first black, Spanish and Asian doll, as well as the first Barbie with Down Syndrome, the first to use a wheelchair, and the current range body. Dolls of different shapes
Along with the dolls, the exhibition also includes information about the history of Barbie, the evolution of the design and the method of making dolls. My children usually zipped around the museum, but it was really attractive.
For any fellow children of the 1980s, there is many identity of Barbie’s old memories on the display. Which includes the famous Peaches n Cream Barbie of the 1980s, which I swear by either every girl, or a friend of whom she was very jealous of.
For internal fans … Famous Barbie Dream Houses and Furniture
The Barbie exhibition also includes a wide range of dream houses, vehicles and furniture, which focuses on how the design reflects the tastes and trends and reflects the modern design of the present.
I liked Barbie’s 90s ‘Trendy Laft’ furniture seat (of course with infiltable sofa everywhere!)
There is also a fantasy selection of doll -shaped designs, including a Modern Masterpiece of the 1970s, a frame Dream House (home of my dreams!)
Barbie Movie’s clothing:
The last room shows more sophisticated Barbie references, including designer clothing, magazine cover and some of the recent Barbie film’s costumes from Margate Ruby (recognize this?)
For what age is Barbie Exhibition?
First, the Barbie exhibition is fantastic for adults (I will be happy to return for a long look). There are a lot of interesting information from your own childhood, along with the old memories of your own childhood, along with your own childhood -identified items. The exhibition also looks terrific – it is very well designed (prefer all pink and silver wallpapers in the last room).
In terms of age it is the most suitable for children, it is a lot of toy exposure where you can’t touch toys,
Keeping in mind, the design museum has a basket of barbes that you can take around the museum about which I thought it was a good touch.
However I would say that it is a little better for children (school age and possibly more!)
Do I need to book a ticket already?
Do you need to book Barbie Exhibition tickets? Yes, you need to book tickets in advance and even thought it’s been some time, it seems that they are still booked fast (we went to the very end of the summer but still a few days Already had to make a booking).
Barbie tickets are about £ 8 for children and £ 16 for adults.
How is the Barbie Gift Shop?
The most important question! If your kids are anything like me, they love a good gift shop – of course – but can find it difficult to find with the choice of good / useful things that doesn’t cost too much.
During the Barbie Exhibition, as well as the Central Design Museum Gift Shop – which sells common items you expect from the museum – also has a Barbie Gift Shop at the Museum’s entrance. I was impressed with the range of items – as well as a good selection of big ticket dolls, small and more affordable toys, cap sex and postcards for sale.
Where is the design museum?
The Design Museum 224-238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6ag.
The nearest tubes are High Street Kensington, Earl Court and the Netherlands Park.
Find out more information on the design museum website and book tickets. Here:.
Our more favorite London museums.
Childhood Museum / Postal Museum / and Tate Modern
