more than 3,500 of carmen's personal belongings are available for perusal -  her life and history is recreated via over 5,000 news and magazine clippings.

about 460 of the items are comprised of her garments and accessories. these include some of miranda's famous glam dresses and platform shoes. also on display, is the dress she wore for her last show the day before she died, as well as some of her signature turbans, including the one she wore at her wedding.