FOR those of us approaching a certain age, it’s somewhat disconcerting to learn the 1990s is, to a person aged 18, equivalent to how the 1960s was for us.
Feel old now? Well, fear not, for you can return to those heady days of Britpop, grunge and more, thanks to a new exhibition at the Museum of East Dorset.
I Grew Up 90s is the Wimborne venue’s latest display and is open to the public from now until March 29 next year. Visitors can take a trip back in time to discover more than 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the Nineties era to vivid life.
Britpop, Cool Britannia and more are among the cultural treasures held dear by young people at the time – from the girl-power of Spice Girls and Lara Croft, Power Rangers superheroes to gaming giant Pokémon.
The display also boasts iconic film posters like Trainspotting, alongside TV favourites like Teletubbies.
I Grew Up 90s looks at Nineties Britain through the lens of youth and visitors can expect to encounter beloved toys and video games, fashion, food, film and of course the brilliant music that defined the decade.
Rob Gray, Museum of East Dorset’s collections and exhibition manager, said: “This is going to be a lot of fun and we hope that mums and dads who grew up in the 90’s will bring their children to show them a snapshot of what their own childhood was all about.”
The exhibition has been curated by national collector and cultural commentator, Matt Fox.
The Museum also plans to have some memorabilia relating specifically to landmark events in Wimborne during that decade which should turn back the clock to that era for locals.
Rob added: “The exhibition could be a great way to entertain over-excited kids and visiting relatives in the run up to Christmas.
“It should certainly spark some fond ‘I remember that!’ memories to share.”
Admission to the special exhibition is free with normal museum entry. Entry costs £12 for adults, £.50 for children aged five to 16, with children up to four going for free. Family admission tickets also available.
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