Experience an interactive exhibition where bold ideas, powerful stories, and immersive technology invite you to visualize your potential in new ways. Now open and free to the public!
The Buzz
Don't just take our word for it—read reviews from inspired visitors, national news outlets, and social media fans.
A stunning place to visit.
Washingtonian Magazine
The Milken Center was my favorite part of our DC trip because it inspired me and my classmates. It showed us that we can do anything and choose our own American dream.
8th Grade Student
Using cutting-edge tech with heart and soul...Real American stories that endure. A must see!
Instagram User ben.nguyenever
Revitalizing the American Dream
Exploring the future of the American Dream to expand opportunity and economic mobility for all.
Historic Walls. New Purpose.
Once home to Riggs Bank—known as the "Bank of Presidents"—these historic buildings helped finance a century of ambition and enterprise.
American Dream Stories
From everyday people to world-renowned voices, hear powerful reflections on what the American Dream means today.
What is dreamed in America is really no different from what is dreamed in Shanghai. It’s the same dream dreamed in Cairo, and Johannesburg. Everybody in the world wants a good job. Everybody in the world wants to be loved.
Maya Angelou
Games
Step into a new way to explore the American Dream. See how much you can uncover—and have fun along the way!
Our Work
The State of the American Dream
In partnership with Gallup, we embarked on a national survey to better understand perceptions of the American Dream. The findings will be featured in our Hall of Dreams through a dynamic data visualization wall.