when: 16 September 2025 - 15 July 2026 | venue: State Library of NSW | cost: Free | address: Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 | website: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/curious-world-pamela-allen | tickets: https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/curious-world-pamela-allen
published: 22 Sep 2025, 5 min read
With timeless classics like Mr Archimedes' Bath, Mr McGee and Alexander's Outing, Pamela Allen has captured the hearts of readers for more than 40 years.
Her much-loved stories come to life in this playful, interactive exhibition for the whole family. Play in Mr McGee's tree, flip through giant pages of Bertie and the Bear, and make a splash with the animals from Who Sank the Boat? Pop on a favourite character's hat and discover cosy reading nooks and secret hidey-holes along the way.
Allen's deceptively simple stories - full of rhythm, repetition and irresistible illustrations - continue to delight readers young and old, with 31 of her titles still in print today. See how her distinctive visual style evolved through early character sketches, original watercolours, and rarely seen artworks from lesser-known books, drawn from her remarkable archive held in the Library's collection.
Whether you grew up with Pamela Allen or are discovering her for the first time, The Curious World of Pamela Allen is a joyful celebration of storytelling, creativity and the magic of books.
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With timeless classics like Mr Archimedes' Bath, Mr McGee and Alexander's Outing, Pamela Allen has captured the hearts of readers for more than 40 years.
Her much-loved stories come to life in this playful, interactive exhibition for the whole family. Play in Mr McGee's tree, flip through giant pages of Bertie and the Bear, and make a splash with the animals from Who Sank the Boat? Pop on a favourite character's hat and discover cosy reading nooks and secret hidey-holes along the way.
Allen's deceptively simple stories - full of rhythm, repetition and irresistible illustrations - continue to delight readers young and old, with 31 of her titles still in print today. See how her distinctive visual style evolved through early character sketches, original watercolours, and rarely seen artworks from lesser-known books, drawn from her remarkable archive held in the Library's collection.
Whether you grew up with Pamela Allen or are discovering her for the first time, The Curious World of Pamela Allen is a joyful celebration of storytelling, creativity and the magic of books.
Go see The Curious World of Pamela Allen 2025.
The Curious World of Pamela Allen 2025 is on 16 September 2025 - 15 July 2026. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Sydney. Call 9273 1414 for details. Visit their website at https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/curious-world-pamela-allen.
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