Oprah Winfrey in 2013. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Oprah Winfrey, the television mogul who makes dreams come true, has donated $12 million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“I am so proud of African American history and its contributions to our nation as a whole,” Winfrey said in a statement. “I am deeply appreciative of those who paved the path for me and all who follow in their footsteps. By investing in this museum, I want to help ensure that we both honor and preserve our culture and history, so that the stories of who we are will live on for generations to come.”

The news was first reported by the Post.

Winfrey’s latest contribution brings her total donation to the 19th Smithsonian museum to $13 million. The National Museum of African American History and Culture, which is expected to open in late 2015, will name its 350-seat theater after Winfrey.

The entire project is expected to cost $500 million, according to the statement.