¡Presente! | National Museum of the American Latino

Shining a light on the legacy of U.S. Latinas and Latinos

Join us in exploring how Latino History is American History.

Explore ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States in two ways:

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Themes in ¡Presente!

Reexamine what you know about U.S. history by learning more about Latino identity, immigration, historical legacies, and how Latinas and Latinos have shaped the nation. Listen to first-person oral histories, examine 3D objects, dive into historical biographies, and explore some of the objects found in the exhibition to see how the past relates to the present.

Color photo of four teenage parade queens in Queens, New York City wearing sashes and holding flags of Latin American Countries — Kike Calvo/Universal Courtesy of Group via Getty Images

Latino Identity

There is no singular Latino experience

Print showing the U.S. Navy bombing Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan. — Bombardment of San Juan, Porto Rico, c. 1898. Library of Congress [LC-USZC4-8328]

Historical Legacies

Latino History is American History

Black and white outdoor photo of three children standing, two young adults seated, posed for portrait. — Sanchez Family, 1921. Courtesy of Anna Rios Bermudez

Immigration Stories

There is no single Latino Immigration story.

Color photo of a polling station inside a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. — 2019 California Polling Station. Courtesy of David McNew/ Getty Images

Shaping the Nation

Latinos are Nation Shapers and Culture Makers

Explore the Gallery

Take a virtual tour of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.

Explore this interactive map to learn more about the features in the Molina Family Latino Gallery and content from the ¡Presente! exhibit. You can also explore the content through the legend on the right hand side of the map.