Wallace & Gromit are coming to Dundee for a major new exhibition
Cracking news, Dundee! Wallace & Gromit are heading to V&A Dundee in 2027 as a major new exhibition celebrating some of Britain's most beloved animated characters makes its Scottish debut!
Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends will open at V&A Dundee on 19 March 2027, giving visitors a rare opportunity to discover the creativity, imagination and craftsmanship behind the world-famous animation studio.
The exhibition will run until 29 August 2027, opening just in time for the Easter holidays and promising an interactive experience for families, animation enthusiasts and fans of all ages.
Step inside the world of Wallace & Gromit
The exhibition will feature more than 150 objects from Aardman's archives, including original character models, miniature film sets, storyboards and behind-the-scenes materials.
Visitors will be able to explore the making of some of the studio's most recognisable creations, including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Chicken Run and Morph.
From the famous inventor and his loyal dog to the mischievous adventures of Shaun the Sheep, the exhibition will reveal how these much-loved characters are brought to life through the painstaking process of stop-motion animation.
Have a go at making your own animation
One of the exhibition's biggest attractions will be its hands-on activities, allowing visitors to experience what goes into creating an animated film.
Families will be able to try storyboarding, designing characters, experimenting with lighting and exploring the techniques used by professional animators.
Interactive displays will also demonstrate how models and sets are created, how individual frames are filmed and how the finished animations come together.
The exhibition aims to inspire a new generation of creative talent while giving longtime fans a fascinating look behind the scenes.
A major Scottish first for Dundee
The exhibition previously enjoyed a successful run at Young V&A in London, and its arrival in Dundee will mark the first time the experience has been presented in Scotland.
Caroline Grewar, Programme Director at V&A Dundee, said the museum was delighted to welcome the exhibition.
"We're incredibly excited to bring Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends to V&A Dundee," she said.
"Following its hugely successful run at Young V&A, we can't wait for audiences in Scotland to discover the extraordinary creativity, craft and humour behind some of Aardman's best-loved characters."
She added that the exhibition would highlight how Aardman grew from two school friends experimenting at a kitchen table into one of the world's most celebrated animation studios.
When can you visit?
Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends will be open at V&A Dundee from 19 March until 29 August 2027.
Tickets will go on sale in early 2027, with free entry for under-18s and V&A Dundee members.
The exhibition will form part of a major year for the museum, alongside Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery and new free displays celebrating Scottish architecture and contemporary illustration.
With original models, interactive experiences and some of animation's most famous characters, Wallace & Gromit's arrival is shaping up to be one of Dundee's biggest family attractions of 2027!
