Show presenter Teo Gebert visited the Albury LibraryMuseum to officially open the Happy Birthday Playschool exhibit, which will run until January 20.

The exhibit was first shown in the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, before touring right across the country.

Albury was originally scheduled to be the final stop on the two year tour, but the exhibits’ ongoing popularity has seen it extended further.

Mr Gebert performed a show for a large crowd of children assembled for the opening, complete with Big Ted, Little Ted and Humpty Dumpty, and said the exhibit’s appeal was due to fond memories of the program among multiple generations.

“It’s really exciting to come to regional areas, the kids love it, the adults love it and the grandparents love it because there’s 50 years of history there,” he said.

“The show really hasn’t changed all that much, and that’s the great thing about it.

“It’s an Australian icon, the more we can share it, the better.” 

The exhibit features numerous set pieces from the long-running television show, including the rocket clock and the arch, square and round windows.

Museum curator Emma Williams said it wasn’t just an exhibit for children.

“It’s proven very popular with kids and adults alike,” she said.

“There’s so many generations of people who are familiar with it.” 

In addition to the exhibit itself, the museum will be running a number of activity days as part of the tour.

There will also be sensory session for young people, to be held on December 5, 19 and January 16, where the exhibit will open early for young people with additional needs to enjoy the exhibit in a quiet and safe environment, with lights lowered and less noise.

There will also be a Playschool Up Late evening from 6pm to 8pm on Friday night for adults only, featuring prizes, quizzes and karaoke. 

There is no charge to visit the exhibit.