Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream

Carrying forward the values of the American Dream by strengthening freedom, opportunity, and hope.

Visit our free exhibition in the heart of Washington, DC.

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This event at @AdvanceTheDream was strong. Thanks @MilkenInstitute

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Reserve free tickets at: https://t.co/0O6L3ez41A

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Join us for an evening with best-selling author and entrepreneur @johnhopebryant and journalist @CapehartJ as they discuss Bryant's newest book , "Capitalism for All", exploring financial literacy, rebuilding the American middle class, and economic inclusion.

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In observance of National Citizenship Day, we hosted a Naturalization Ceremony and helped welcome 50 new US citizens — the first ever held at our Center.

Congratulations to our newest fellow citizens!

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Last week, we witnessed history being made right outside our front door. For the first time since 1989, a presentation frame from the Chicago World's Fair made it's way from the @USTreasury to our Center.

See this beautiful piece and more: https://t.co/9vuVaE6xqY

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New exhibit incoming… a BTS look of getting ready for Shaping American Identity: The Art of The US Department of the Treasury! Opening September 19.

Presented in collaboration with @USTreasury

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A new way to experience MCAAD, right in your pocket! Explore our new @bloombergconnects app and discover guided tours, audio commentary, interactive maps, and so much more.

Learn more at https://t.co/dfDyLs3Ql5.

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Join us tomorrow for a crowd-favorite program! Our behind-the-scenes architecture tour gives you an up-close look at MCAAD's intricate interiors, the original bank vaults, and the unique history of our Center.

Reserve a free ticket at https://t.co/qDc9omuTMO.

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Thank you @DavidTrulio and @TheBushCenter for highlighting the results of our 2026 American Dream Survey.

@DavidTrulio leads @MilkenInstitute's @AdvanceTheDream, which we encourage everyone to follow and visit in Washington, DC.

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A new chapter begins!

We’re thrilled to welcome @DavidTrulio as President of MCAAD and EVP of the @MilkenInstitute.

The Dream is for everyone. And this work is just getting started. 

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/0W04FewWhF

[Asha Jadeja Motwani @ashajadeja]

The Milken center for advancing the American dream. In Washington DC. The most important project happening currently. Don’t miss it.

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We've loved hosting Robert Freimark's Fifty States exhibit! Visit us through July 27 to see his screenprints of all 50 U.S. States before they're gone.

Learn more about our upcoming exhibit tours at https://t.co/sFTb3Ix2pV.

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Don't miss our ARTEFFECT gallery on the 5th floor!

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ARTEFFECT was thrilled to give the 2025-2026 Milken Educators tours at MCAAD over the weekend! Congratulations to the incredible educators, we had a blast giving showing you the Unsung Heroes and young artists on view in the Visualizing Impact gallery.

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Wasn’t sure if I would like this DC museum (@AdvanceTheDream) but the @serenawilliams hologram made me fall in love with it!

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We have two great events coming up this week at MCAAD!

🎨Robert Freimark Gallery Tour
Thursday, March 26 at 12 pm

💭 Daydream Meditation Session
Sunday, March 29 at 10:30 am

Learn more about upcoming events at https://t.co/sFTb3Ix2pV!

#freeinDC #wellness #abstractart

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We can’t wait!

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NGA Chair Oklahoma @GovStitt and @NC_Governor Josh Stein joined @DanaBashCNN this afternoon for a conversation on building tangible pathways to the American Dream. Watch the full discussion here: https://t.co/PP0188UHfJ

#ReignitingtheAmericanDream #NGAWinterMeeting

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Visitor Announcement ❄️

The Center is closed today, Sunday, Jan 25, and will remain closed tomorrow, Monday, Jan 26, due to inclement weather.

We'll reopen on Thursday, Jan 29. See you soon!

[ARTEFFECT @arteffectlmc]

ARTEFFECT Gallery now open in Washington, D.C.! Discover the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes through award-winning artworks by middle and high school students from around the world at the new at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream #ARTEFFECTatMCAAD #ARTEFFECTLMC

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As August marks Back to School Month, MCAAD celebrates scholars who recently attended the 2023 Milken Scholars Summit where they worked together and bonded through leadership development activities. We couldn’t be prouder of these exceptionally bright students! @MilkenScholars