Some say there are only seven types of stories in the world...
Quest, Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, Voyage and Return, Tragedy, Rebirth and Comedy.
Stories have been told and written for thousands of years. Yet, these stories pop up time and again with different settings and characters, but the plot structures remain more or less the same.
Our permanent gallery showcases treasures from our Collection of original art, writing and related materials. Here we’ve chosen highlights from our Collection to explore the idea of the seven basic plots to capture the imagination and inspire stories.
Come on a journey with us to discover the magic of storytelling!
Place:
Level 4 Gallery
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Admission:
Free
“I now know why they call it Seven Stories! It was so lovely to see younger visitors exploring the space. I loved seeing original illustrations from popular children's books together with the handwritten notes by the authors.”
Be Part Of Our Story...
