Barbie®: The Exhibition

Name: Barbie®: The Exhibition
Start: 2026-11-27T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-28T06:00:00.000Z
Location: Museums Victoria

DateSat, 28 Nov
Time9:00am – 5:00pm
AreaCarlton
Cost$18–$30

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Barbie®: The Exhibition will make its Australian debut in November, in partnership with Mattel, Inc., a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.

Created by the Design Museum, London, the exhibition will explore the history and design of one of the world's most famous dolls and celebrate the enduring influence of the Barbie brand over 67 years. It will invite visitors to follow the Barbie legacy that began in 1959, when Ruth Handler wished to craft a different narrative for her daughter, Barbara.

Barbie®: The Exhibition was one of the most visited exhibitions ever staged by the Design Museum after opening in July 2024. Its Australian debut will feature over 250 objects including 150 remarkable and innovative dolls, as well as an especially rare first edition Barbie from 1959, hand-painted and dressed in a black-and-white bathing suit.

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Event dates: Saturday, 28 November 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday, 29 November 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pmMonday, 30 November 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pmTuesday, 1 December 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pmWednesday, 2 December 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pmThursday, 3 December 2026 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Location: 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
Cost: $18–$30

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