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Through the Looking Glass Exhibition
Robert James Workshop has a permanent exhbition at the the world-renowned O Museum in Washington, D.C. Book your tickets now and meet our collection of literary-inspired bronze sculptures.
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If you’re in Washington, D.C. – or in nearby travelling distance – our hugely popular Through the Looking Glass exhibition is on permanent display at the world-renowned O Museum.
To immerse yourself in a world of classic children's literature and experience this unforgettable exhibition for yourself, you can book tickets through the O Museum website by following the link below:
A permanent exhibition
Travel through the looking glass
The Through the Looking Glass exhibit can be found in the museum’s Secret Gardens, offering a captivating journey through the pages of beloved children’s classics.
Immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds of Lewis Carroll, A.A. Milne, Beatrix Potter and more; iconic characters brought to life in stunning bronze. The experience also includes a tour of the museum’s 100+ room mansion, where you can hunt for 80 hidden doors along the way!
beloved book characters
From Alice to Peter Rabbit
You’ll find a wide array of storybook-inspired sculptures on the museum tour, celebrating cherished authors from the Golden Ages of children’s literature. From Lewis Carroll’s Alice, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and Cheshire Cat to Beatrix Potter's famous radish-loving creation, Peter Rabbit – each one capturing the magic and whimsy of the original tales.
Norman Thelwell’s Pony & Rider is also a popular fixture within the collection, alongside with A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, Edward Lear’s iconic Owl and the Pussy-Cat, our Wonderland chess set, and Storybook Jewellery’s Lewis Carroll-inspired collection. There’s truly something for all ages and literary tastes!
A Robert James Workshop Original
The Barefoot King
If that wasn’t enough! In addition to the collection of classic literary characters, you’ll also find limited edition colored illustrations of The Barefoot King by James Coplestone, which are available for purchase.
Created at the very start of the Robert James Workshop journey, while James explored and expreminented with the magic of alchemy in his garden, The Barefoot King is a true original. Dressed in his nightgown, the restless royal has stepped away from his kingdom to wander barefoot through nature, rediscovering the wild world around him.
We’re also accepting commission proposals to turn these hand-drawn works into large bronze sculptures—a rare chance to own a piece of Robert James Workshop history!
About the O Museum
A must-visit historic venue
O Museum in The Mansion (OM) is an independent nonprofit museum dedicated to using art and social justice to inspire peace through diversity.
Named a Top 5 historic venue by Smithsonian Magazine, O Museum offers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience and has appeared in numerous books, shows, and magazines since 1998.
This museum is a treasure trove of culture and history, showcasing icons from art, music, sports, and film—like Bob Dylan’s signed guitar, original works by Mersad Berber, Frederick Hart, Gerald Johnson, and even Prince’s Purple Rain jacket.
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