Opening to mark the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand, “Barbie: The Exhibition”, in partnership with Mattel, features over 180 remarkable dolls, with rare, unique and innovative Barbie dolls and accessories — plus one of the earliest editions.

Visitors will come face-to-face with important and distinctive dolls, from the first Barbie to ‘move’ to the first Barbie to ‘talk’, as well as a vast selection of others that have been a part of the Barbie universe and have made an impact on culture throughout the decades. The exhibition explores Barbie’s changing appearance in relation to evolving cultural shifts around diversity and representation, and presents exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights into Mattel’s design processes, offering a detailed exploration of the Barbie doll as a technically and materially innovative creation.

The dolls are showcased alongside a vast array of other items and accessories from the universe of Barbie, displayed together in a stunning exhibition landscape designed by Sam Jacob Studio. Over 250 pieces are on show in total, dating from 1959 to the present day, and collectively charting 65 years of design evolution of the world’s most famous doll.