Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition takes visitors from 1959 to the present day, showcasing an evolution of fashion and societal changes through Barbie, a children’s toy doll created to empower and delight young girls. A true reflection of culture, notably through Barbie’s fashion trends and career choices, there’s no other object like Barbie that can serve as such an iconic time capsule from the past and a cheerleader for women everywhere today.
Covering six decades of the toy’s history, visitors will explore a world of Barbie fashion history. The exhibition is created for everyone and has been enjoyed by multiple generations offering moments of nostalgia, delight, and inspiration to all ages.
Created and toured by Illusion Projects Inc., curated by Karan Feder, in partnership with Mattel Inc., and distributed by Dala Projects.
August 4 – September 10, 2023 – TELUS Spark Science Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
February 14 – July 7, 2024 – Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
August 6 – September 22, 2024 – Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth, MN
October 16, 2024 – March 16, 2025 – Museum of Arts and Design, New York City, New York
April 4 – September 1, 2025 – Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
AVAILABLE September 2025 – September 2026 (3+ month displays upon request)
October 17, 2026 – January 18, 2027 – Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond, VA
RESERVED Spring/Summer 2027
AVAILABLE September 2027 and onward (3+ month displays upon request)
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