Barbie was officially born on March 9, 1959, when she launched at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Mattel’s co-creator, Ruth Handler, became inspired to create a 3D doll that could inspire ...

The world’s most famous doll is getting her own exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center this spring and summer. Featuring more than 300 artifacts, Barbie: A Cultural Icon takes visitors through the 66 ...

Barbie, the iconic doll that has captivated hearts and minds for generations, has not only been a staple in toy chests around the world but also a reflection of the evolving societal norms and fashion ...

Barbie: A Cultural Icon arrives in Cincinnati in April. The iconic American toy doll, Barbie, debuted in 1959 and has been a cultural mainstay for more than six decades. An exhibit this spring at the ...

Explore the history of Barbie with author Katherine Kerestman during a free program at 6:30 p.m. June 1, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave. Kerestman will also discuss how Barbie ...

The Vintage Barbie Museum in downtown Tulsa showcases a private collection of over 140 vintage Barbie dolls, spanning from 1959 through the 1990s, with some recent additions like the Wilma Mankiller ...

“We are delighted to bring a tour of Barbie, a cultural icon it launched before the film, and it's [been]on tour for a few years. And we're the first art museum to be opening it in North America,” ...

He is (K)enough… or is he? With filmmaker Greta Gerwig's Barbie breaking box-office records—and devoting much of its story to Ken's existential crisis—we wondered if there's any more to Barbie's ...