The proposed Smithsonian American Women's History Museum will include biological males who identify as transgender women .

In a new interview , interim director Lisa Sasaki said that “from the DNA of this museum, there has been a desire to be inclusive.”

She revealed to the New York Times that she plans to incorporate transgender women in the museum and its exhibits. According to her, transgender women have faced increased violence and harassment. She added that this is coinciding with a national debate that is deeply divided along party lines about whether transgender identities should be accepted.

The museum announced Monday that it has received $55 million in donations for the project despite it not yet having final congressional approval or a location.

"Together, we will create a museum that celebrates the women who have helped build this country. These donations are pivotal in the realization of this vision," Sasaki said.

“It’s a rare opportunity to start a museum from scratch,” she added.

Some of the most notable donors are designer Tory Burch, philanthropist Melinda French Gates, and Walmart heiress Alice L. Walton.

The museum did not respond to the Washington Examiner's request for comment.

This comes as states across the country grapple with the issues of bathroom separation and female sports as the number of transgender-identifying youth rises.

Last year, a study conducted by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law found that the number of transgender youth has doubled since 2017. It estimated that there are nearly 300,000 transgender-identifying teenagers in the United States. This is double the 2017 estimate, which was 150,000.

Notably, the estimate of adults remains relatively the same at 1.3 million.