Shortly after the anticipated theatrical release of Barbie, by Greta Gerwig, barbimanía is taking over spaces in the United States and Latin America, with different activities, activations, accessories and even clothes inspired by the most famous doll in history. And to join this trend, in the Plaza Las Américas, in Quito, the Barbie Museum.

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With the slogan “She is everything. He’s just Ken,” the museum brings together a collection of more than 400 dolls, from the first Barbie to the latest inspired by this year’s movie. “The museum will feature a fascinating timeline showing Barbie’s evolution over the years. From creation to the present, you can see how Barbie reflected trends and cultural changes through her image and style.

Among other things, the sample is divided into categories, themes, such as including Barbies, artist Barbies, movie Barbies, designer Barbies. “Each category allows you to immerse yourself in different aspects of Barbie’s life and fashion, giving you a complete and diverse experience.”

“Each Barbie is accompanied by their original costumes and accessories, which belong to the collector Xiomara Silvamainly, who along with her cousin have invested about $30,000 over the years in purchasing these fabulous dolls that will be on display, adding additional value to the exhibit.

According to a press release shared with this newspaper, the exhibition is accompanied by some special activations, such as a life-size Barbie box for taking photos. “This box is unique in the country and will only be available to those who visit the museum”.

The exhibition runs from July 19 to August 18. The museum is open every day from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the box office on the second floor of Plaza Las Américas.