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American POP

Admission
included
Dates
Permanent

Ever think, I wish I still had my (insert favorite doll/toy/game from childhood here)? It just might be on display in American POP! Explore worlds of music, TV, movies, toys, games, and books with engaging displays and hands-on interactives. You never know what memory American POP might unlock! 

  • Find your favorite toys and games—LEGO, Barbie, Harry Potter, and many more
  • See props from classic TV shows and movies
  • Be inspired by a massive Batman collection
  • Put your family’s photo on a comic book cover
  • Play dress-up with various clothing items 
Objects are changed out periodically throughout the year.

Sensory information

Get ready for your visit by reviewing the sights and sounds you'll experience in American POP.

Loud Noises
Tactile Opportunity
Low Light

The Galleries for American Arts and Popular Culture are made possible through lead gift support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Mel and Bren Simon, Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Gerald and Dorit Paul, Thelma L. “T” Wilds, Sharon W. Doiron, and Shirley S. Bryant.

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