Building a New Museum

The Smithsonian is building the National Museum of the American Latino to recognize Latino history and culture in the United States. Learn more about the American Latino Museum.

Click to expand image Support the American Latino Museum this Season of Giving. Visitors in the Laino Gallery

Season of Giving

You can make history this holiday season by making a gift to the National Museum of the American Latino. Your generosity will ensure we begin 2024 strong and help build Latino history and culture a home on the National Mall.  Help us reach our year-end goal by making a tax-deductible gift today!

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Latino History is U.S. History

The contributions and experiences of Latinos in the United States are an essential part of our nation's history and culture. The National Museum of the American Latino will showcase the achievements and contributions of Latinos to American history.

National Museum of the American Latino, 2023.
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Join us in exploring how Latino History is American History. The Molina Family Latino Gallery’s inaugural exhibition, "¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States" is an introduction to critical concepts, moments, and biographies that shine a light on the historical and cultural legacy of U.S. Latinas and Latinos.

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Exhibitions

Explore the Latino museum's exhibitions!

Entrance to the "Collidoscope de la Torre Retro Perspective exhibition
Photo by Philipp Rittermann
Collidoscope: de la Torre Retro Perspective

The traveling exhibition brings together a selection of works that are representative of the artistic and exploratory trajectory of Einar and Jamex de la Torre.

 
Wheelchair with hearing aids floating on top of it with background of Disability Pride Flag in crayon textured colors.
Adriana Morales-Díaz, 2023
Thriving in Diversity

Did you know that 1 in 6 Latinos in the U.S. has a disability? Learn about the community of Latinas and Latinos with disabilities in the U.S!​

 
Black and white portrait of a Latino man on the left and Latina woman on the right. White text reading “Somos” in the center.
Somos, Alberto Ferreras, 2021. National Museum of the American Latino.  
Exploring Latino Diversity

What does it mean to be Latino? To be Hispanic? To be Latinx? What does it mean to be American? Join us to learn about the complexity and diversity of Latino identity.

 

Sharing Latino History and Culture

The American Latino Museum increases access to Latino art, history, and culture through public programs, educational materials, and career and leadership development. 

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