Photos: Tiffany Shum
The beloved bear made his highly anticipated “return” to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) at the beginning of September, and we couldn’t wait to check out the exhibit.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic invites visitors of all ages to see the world—and the ROM—through Pooh’s eyes: a welcoming, safe place to ponder, wonder and find joy in simple pleasures. The ROM is the exclusive Canadian venue for this playful, family-friendly exhibition and the last stop on its world tour. The exhibition is on view through to January 17, 2021.
Organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (V&A), Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic examines the origins, creation and enduring legacy of the classic stories by A.A. Milne (1882–1956) and the heart-warming illustrations of E.H. Shepard (1879–1976). The ROM’s presentation also explores Pooh’s fascinating Canadian connection, which in part inspired the iconic character’s rise to fame.
“The Hundred Acre Wood is a place to wander. An autumn wind, pile of sticks, or a footprint in the snow can begin a new adventure that helps us remember our strengths and the joys of friendship,” says Justin Jennings, Senior Curator of Art & Culture, ROM. “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic is a special chance for families to experience that magic together.”
Covid-19 Notes:
Originally opened in March and closed shortly after due to the pandemic, the exhibition has been retrofitted to accommodate new ROM health and safety measures.
- Masks are required both during your visit, and to enter the ROM.
- Signage and floor decals encourage a one-way route throughout the gallery, and capacity is limited to support social distancing.
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting measures are in place, hand sanitizer stations have been installed, and graphics or decals have replaced upholstered objects.
- The exhibition design also now offers visitors choices for interactivity. For example, the same content is shared on both iPads and wall graphics, and other activities are available as look-only as well as hands-on,for a safe and fun experience.
The Winnie-the-Pooh collection is primarily drawn from the V&A, The Walt Disney Company, Egmont Publishing, The Shepard Trust, and The University of Surrey.
For more visit: https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/winnie-the-pooh-exploring-a-classic