Before the museum opens to the public, our expert guide will walk you through the exhibition, providing a “behind-the-seams” look at Barbie’s rise as fashion muse and role model since her debut in 1959. Be amazed at our display of more than 250 vintage dolls, life-size fashion designs, exciting interactives, and more. At the tour’s end, step into the pink driver’s seat of Barbie’s Ultra ‘Vette for a photo souvenir of your memorable visit.
Space is limited. Tour is approximately one hour and your ticket includes admission to the entire museum once it opens. Reserve yours today!
Tickets cannot be exchanged and are nonrefundable.
Barbie®: A Cultural Icon exhibition is made possible at the Museum of Arts and Design through the generous support of:
Francine A. LeFrak
Francine A. LeFrak Foundation
Samuel J. And Ethel S. LeFrak Charitable Trust
Michele and Marty Cohen
Ruth Ann Harnisch and The Harnisch Foundation
Marcy Syms
Barbie®: A Cultural Icon
Curated and Toured by Illusion Projects Inc. and curated by Karan Feder, in partnership with Mattel Inc.
Karan Feder – Curator
Shelley Lynn M.A. – Director
Tim Clothier – Producer
David Porcello – Consultant
Suzanne Becker PhD – Education Consultant
Trevor Bluth – Project Manager
BARBIE® and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel.
Please review our health and safety protocols before you arrive. MAD strongly recommends all visitors six months and older are vaccinated against Covid-19 and visitors ages two and up wear face coverings, even if vaccinated. Thank you for your cooperation.
