Barbie: A Cultural Icon
Barbie: A Cultural Icon honors 66 years of fashion and inspiration, showcasing how Barbie is more than just a doll, she is a cultural icon. Through over 150 vintage dolls and 200 outfits and accessories, step back into your childhood and embark on the six-decade evolution of an icon.
Exhibition highlights include:
- Barbie #1 that debuted March 9, 1959 with 20 original outfits
- Original Barbie DreamHouse?
- Behind-the-scenes prototypes
- Life-size pink 1984 Barbie Ultra ?Vette
- Barbie and Ken life-size toy box photo ops
Barbie?: A Cultural Phenomenon opens April 4 at Cincinnati Museum Center.
WHERE: Cincinnati Museum Center

Date and Time
Friday Apr 4, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Location
Cincinnati Museum Center