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Milken Unveils $500M Museum Celebrating American Capitalism

9/19/2025

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Michael Milken is launching a $500 million museum dedicated to American capitalism near the Trump White House.
Funded by billionaires such as Ken Griffin and David Rubenstein, it includes high-tech exhibits and a “Hall of Dreams.”
The museum emphasizes a hopeful vision of the American dream, avoiding current political topics.
It integrates five historic buildings and took 12 years to complete.
The museum opens Saturday with free admission.

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Michael Milken is launching a $500 million museum dedicated to American capitalism near the Trump White House.
Funded by billionaires such as Ken Griffin and David Rubenstein, it includes high-tech exhibits and a “Hall of Dreams.”
The museum emphasizes a hopeful vision of the American dream, avoiding current political topics.
It integrates five historic buildings and took 12 years to complete.
The museum opens Saturday with free admission.