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Barbie: A Cultural Icon

Sixty-Five Years of Fashion and Inspiration

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Description

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.

 

Exhibition partners

Created and toured by Illusion Projects Inc., curated by Karan Feder, in partnership with Mattel Inc., and distributed by Dala Projects.

Area size

500 to 1000 sqm

Availability

2026 / 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030

Hiring fee

100 000 € - 200 000 €
Package format: Turnkey

Core experience

Original collection / Panels and graphics

Collections

Textiles & Costumes

Languages

English / Spanish

Technical requirements

Available package options

Turnkey

Add-ons

Media kit / Catalogue / book / Merchandise / Selfie spots

Highlights

Star object / Treasure collection

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Original collections
Museums and Galleries, Science Centres, Entertainment Venues

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December 5, 2026 – March 8, 2026 – New York State Museum, Albany, NY
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October 17, 2026 – January 18, 2027 – Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond, VA
February 6 – August 22, 2027 – Albuquerque Museum, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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