Gallery 2b exhibits many examples of products featuring the face of Mickey Mouse, including watches, dolls, and even an automobile hood ornament.
Mickey Mouse’s popularity is especially apparent in the amount of merchandising produced during the 1930s. Using these examples as a comparison, I tell the students that during the 1930s, the popularity of Mickey Mouse rivaled that of the super celebrities of today. They often provide examples of famous athletes and popular singers, (think Michael Phelps and Justin Bieber). I sometimes ask younger visitors who they think the biggest celebrity in the United States is today. When I lead groups of students through the galleries, I often try to relate the story and the artifacts in terms of things they know and understand. As a Museum Educator at the Walt Disney Family Museum, part of my job is to facilitate student visits to the museum.
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