100 Years of Winnie: Winnie-the-Pooh Day

Join us in celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh during Christopher Robin's birthday month! 🎂 Discover the real-life WWI bear that inspired the beloved character with an educational extravaganza for all ages.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
🕥 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
💲 Admission: Free with RSVP
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Event Schedule:

• 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Participate in activities by partner organizations (while supplies last) — Auditorium Lobby
• 11:30 a.m.: Join The Coterie for a family-friendly 30-minute story time performance — Auditorium
• 1 p.m.: A talk on Winnie-the-Pooh’s inspiration for contemporary literature by Crystal Faris and Naphtali Faris — Auditorium

Micro-Tours (Free with Museum Admission):
Romp through the Hundred Acre Wood on a themed 30-minute guided micro-tour of the Main Gallery (with purchase of Museum admission). Spots are first-come, first-served.

• 10:30 a.m.: Tour for children
• 11:00 a.m.: Tour for children
• 12:30 p.m.: Tour for adults

Hosted in partnership with: The Coterie, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Bee KC, and Johnson County Library.