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Barbie®: The Exhibition
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Barbie®: The Exhibition

Sat 13 Jun · 01:00

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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About This Event

Barbie®: The Exhibition looks at the history and design of the Barbie doll and will be held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow from 13 June 2026. Ticket prices are available via the website.

Image: © 2025 Mattel This major new exhibition looks at the history and design of the world’s most famous and iconic dolls. Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years. Showcasing fashion, architecture, furniture, vehicle design and many friends of Barbie, the exhibition will feature over 250 objects, from the very beginning to the present day. Originally designed by Sam Jacob Studio, the exhibition layout reflects the evolution of Barbie, charting the brand’s impact on design and culture in all its forms throughout the decades. Barbie: The Exhibition, created in collaboration between the Design Museum, London and Mattel, makes its Scottish debut at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, proudly hosted by Glasgow Life Museums.

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Frequently asked questions

Barbie®: The Exhibition takes place on Saturday, 13 June 2026 at 01:00. The event runs until Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Barbie®: The Exhibition is held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow (Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AG).

Tickets for Barbie®: The Exhibition can be booked via whatsonglasgow.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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