In photos: a visit to the remarkable Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

Yesterday, we attended the launch of Marilyn: The Exhibition in the arches in London Bridge and found ourselves captivated by the rare insights into one of the world’s most famous women.

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

Including shoes, love letters, satin robes, glamourous outfits, make-up and accessories, this meticulously curated collection of 250 objects comes from the exclusive private collection of Ted Stampfer, the world’s largest collector of Marilyn Monroe’s historical objects.

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In between the glamour we learnt about Norma Jean’s struggles, with her mother sent to a mental asylum when she was young and how she would suffer three miscarriages in later life.

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

There were sine incredible artefacts on display.

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

Her famous sunglasses.

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

A lookalike actress recreated one of Marilyn’s famous film scenes.

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

In photos: visit the Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge

More info

Marilyn: The Exhibition
Arches London Bridge
8 Bermondsey St, SE12ER

Opening hours: 

Mon-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm

Book tickets here

 

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