It has been a must-have toy for little girls for more than 65 years and shows no sign of losing its popularity.

And now a ‘fascinating’ exhibition charting the evolution of Barbie is set to open in Scotland.

Barbie: The Exhibition explores the history of the doll from 1959 to the present day and features clothes, playsets and vehicles.

The show, which features more than 150 dolls, opens at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow this week and runs until October 18.

A rare, hand-painted first edition Barbie is among the objects on display, as will the first black, Hispanic and Asian versions of the doll. 

Many of Barbie’s friends also feature in the exhibition, including a section dedicated to Ken which explores how he has evolved since he made his debut in 1961.

There is also a Barbie Land section, with features costumes from the 2023 Barbie film.

Bailie Annette Christie, chair of Glasgow Life, which runs the museum, said: ‘Barbie has inspired generations through fashion, creativity, ambition and play, and this exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to explore that remarkable story in fresh and surprising ways.’