Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition
Open April 4th – September 1st, 2025 at Cincinnati Museum Center. This exhibition showcases sixty-five years of fashion and inspiration.
More than a doll. A cultural icon.
With over 250 dolls on display, beautifully stitched ensembles, sparkling jewels, shoes on point and photo opps galore, this exhibition is perfectly pink. More than just pretty though, this exhibition takes a deep dive through the behind-the-scenes HERstory of Barbie.
Exhibit patrons will find themselves positively inspired by Barbies journey through time. Created in 1959, Barbie has made friends (and a boyfriend, per the request of her fans!), taken on a host of unique careers and has delved into every aspect of pop culture.
A tour through time, walking through the exhibition is a reminder of past barriers and how women have broken them all. From simply raising hemlines to tackling the field of science and technology careers, Barbie has highlighted the power shifts women have made. Take a gander at any given doll on display to investigate a true zeitgeist for what was happening during that given time frame. As womankind continues to push forward, Barbie is sure to reflect those advances. The sky is the limits when it comes to Barbie, and seeing this exhibition is a healthy reminder that the sky is the limit with women, too.
Keep pushing and reach for the stars, dolls!
Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition Ticket Pricing
Adult: $19.50
Senior: $17.50
Child: $15.50
Member Adult: $13.50
Member Child: $9.50
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Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203
www.cincymuseum.org | 513-287-7000
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