The Curious World of Pamela Allen

Explore the Whimsical World of Pamela Allen!
Others
Workshops
Prep–Year 7
Free

15 Mar 2026 – 18 July 2026

State Library of NSW

1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000

About

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen. This interactive exhibition invites families to explore her timeless stories through playful installations, including Mr McGee’s tree and giant pages of Bertie and the Bear. Discover her distinctive visual style through original artworks and sketches, celebrating over 40 years of creativity.

Schedule

15 Mar 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
Schedule
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, April 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, May 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, May 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, May 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, May 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, May 10, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, May 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, May 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, May 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, May 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, May 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, May 24, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, May 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, May 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, May 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, June 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, June 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, June 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, June 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, June 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, June 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, June 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, June 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, June 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, June 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, July 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, July 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, July 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, July 5, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, July 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, July 9, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Sunday, July 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours
Monday, July 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
11 hours
Friday, July 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours

Pricing

Free
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Where you'll be

Mitchell Library

1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000
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What you'll experience

Accessible

Venue and activity are accessible for people with disabilities

Drop-In Available

Drop-in participation welcome

Parent Observation Allowed

Parents welcome to observe

Park

Located in or near a park

Physical Activity

Active movement and physical exercise involved

Playground Nearby

Playground Nearby

Public Transport

Accessible by public transport

Screen-Free

No digital screens or devices used during the activity

Good to know

Bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure!

Organiser

SL

State Library of NSW

The State Library of NSW hosts a playful, interactive exhibition celebrating the works of Pamela Allen, featuring beloved characters and stories for families to enjoy.