Upcoming Exhibitions

Illustration of couples dancing salsa in a colorful, abstract style.
¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa

OPENING SPRING 2026 | From the streets of Havana to the dancefloors of New York and beyond, "¡Puro Ritmo!" explores how Afro-Cuban music evolved into a defining sound in the U.S. This bilingual exhibition traces salsa’s roots and rise through nearly 300 objects. Highlighting artists from Tito Puente and Celia Cruz to local legends and hidden pioneers, "¡Puro Ritmo!" celebrates salsa as one of America’s great musical traditions.

Carlos Aponte, National Museum of the American Latino

Current Exhibitions

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Two museum visitors look at the Immigration Stories nook.

ON VIEW THROUGH JULY 20 | "¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States" introduces important concepts, moments, and biographies that illuminate the historical and cultural legacy of U.S. Latinas and Latinos.

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© Tony Powell for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.

Traveling Exhibitions

Entrance to the "Collidoscope de la Torre Retro Perspective exhibition
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers 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.

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Photo by Philipp Rittermann
Gray Taino sculpture of a face
Caribbean Indigenous Resistance ¡Taíno Vive!

The bilingual exhibition tells the captivating story of the endurance and courage of the Indigenous peoples of the northern Caribbean islands, popularly known as the Taíno. The exhibition examines the history of these islands, and the impact and legacy of Caribbean Indigenous knowledge.

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National Museum of the American Indian
Young boy holding a bat wearing a San Francisco Giants baseball cap
¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas

For nearly a century, baseball has been a crucial social and cultural force in Latino communities across the United States. And, for just as long, Latino/a players have had a huge impact on the game. From youth and community teams to the Major League, the exhibition reveals how baseball brings people together.

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National Museum of American History, Gift of Bridget and Rene Rendon.

Digital Exhibitions

Entrance to the Molina Family Latino Gallery
¡Presente! 360˚ Tour

Take a self-guided virtual tour of "¡Presente!" and explore key themes in the exhibition.

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Einar and Jamex de la Torre posing in their San Diego Studio with works in progress.
National Museum of the American Latino 2023
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro Perspective

Experience an augmented reality activation "¡2020!" and explore the work of Jamex and Einar de la Torre through their own voices.

Color photo of muralist Albert "Tino" Ortega on a scissor lift working on portrait mural of Jose Manuel Flores.
Photo by Al Rendón, 2022
Healing Uvalde

Learn about a series of 21 murals that commemorate the children and adults killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
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.
color photo of Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt, Director of Idaho Vote
Courtesy of AP Photo/Matt Cilley
¡Sí se puede! Latino Voting Rights in the US

Explore how Latino voters shape U.S. democracy.

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