About the Smithsonian Latino Center
Our Mission

Our Mission

We celebrate Latino culture, spirit, and achievement in America. By facilitating the development of exhibitions, research, collections, and educational programs at the Smithsonian and its affiliated organizations, the Center turns a powerful spotlight on Latino heritage and culture in our country. Over the past decade, the Center has been the catalyst for over 300 Latino-themed projects, from living exhibitions to live arts performances, underwritten with federal and private sector support...Read More

Exhibitions Myth, Mortals and Immortality: Works from Museo Soumaya de Mexico opens at the Smithsonian International Gallery on September 13 and will be on view until November 2...More

Programs The Smithsonian Latino Center's  Young Ambassadors Program teaches excellence in Latino art and cultural heritage ...More

Collections/Si Latino Collections Smithsonian American Art (SAAM) Explore and view selections from SAAM's Arte Latino Collection...More

Events Children's Music Workshop Andean Rhythms Explore the sounds of the Andes...using bilingual activities from the workshop...MORE

Testimonials

"The Latino presence in the Americas is centuries old, culturally rich, and demographically vast and growing.... The Center is established so that American history and culture may be displayed in all of its diversity." -The Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, establishing the Smithsonian Latino Center in 1997.