RICHMOND, VA — Barbie is taking center stage at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, which opened a new exhibition Saturday, Oct. 17, exploring the iconic doll's influence on American culture.
The exhibition, "Barbie: A Cultural Icon," examines how the popular toy has reflected changing trends in fashion, beauty, careers and social expectations over the decades. It features vintage dolls and memorabilia, plus new editions issued for the toy's 65th anniversary.
Introduced by Mattel in 1959, Barbie has become one of the world's most recognizable toys, entertaining generations of children and sparking conversations about representation and gender roles among adults.
The Richmond exhibition offers visitors a look at Barbie's cultural history and the ways the doll has evolved alongside American society.
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is located at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. in Richmond.
More information about the museum and admission is available at VirginiaHistory.org.
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