
Makeup Museum
4.4 (13)museum
Trace beauty history through ancient Egyptian artifacts, vintage cosmetics, and Marilyn Monroe's personal skincare jars.
Description




The museum connects the history of the beauty industry to its broader impact on society. The displays trace cosmetic evolution through dedicated eras, including exhibitions like "The Pink Jungle" which examines beauty in the 1950s. Rather than just peer behind glass, visitors encounter interactive and shoppable programming alongside personal artifacts, such as Erno Laszlo creams used by Greta Garbo and the beauty secrets of Jackie Kennedy. The exhibits provide enough technical and historical depth to offer new insights even to industry professionals.
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