The legacy of popular children’s character Winnie the Pooh spans over 90 years, and the books have become a global phenomenon that has been translated into more than 50 languages. The Museum of Fine Arts tackled the daunting challenge of creating an exhibit in honor of the stories for “Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic.”

Given the recent turmoil facing American politics, it would seem like the United States is the laughing stock of the world. It’s not like U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump hit a historical...