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Latino Center

Status

The Smithsonian Latino Center remains temporarily closed. To view the status of the Smithsonian’s other museums and Zoo, visit si.edu/museums.

Celebrating Influential Latinos in American History

Smithsonian Latino Center Presents Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States 

Nuestra América is an anthology that tells the stories of notable Latino figures such as pioneers Luis Álvarez and Sonia Sotomayor; artists Celia Cruz and Lin-Manuel Miranda; activists César Chávez, Sylvia Rivera and Emma González; and military veterans Olga E. Custodio and Macario García.

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Building A National Latino Gallery


The Smithsonian Latino Center is building the Molina Family Latino Gallery—the first national Latino gallery on the National Mall—at the National Museum of American History and installing its inaugural exhibition, ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States. 

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Latino History is American History


¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the inaugural exhibition of the Molina Family Latino Gallery, tells U.S. history from the perspectives of the diverse Latina/os who lived it. This exhibition uncovers hidden and forgotten stories, connects visitors to Latina/o culture, and lays the foundation for understanding how Latina/os inform and shape U.S. history. 

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Ways to Give


Generous support from people like you has brought the Smithsonian Latino Center to where it is today. Gifts support Latinidad at the Smithsonian and help showcase the U.S. Latino experience in the nation's museum. Your gifts power our impact. 

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Programs and Resources for Everyone


We use public and educational programs to teach the untold stories of Latinos in the U.S. and to increase awareness of and access to Latino collections and resources at the Smithsonian. We also offer public, family and educational programs, as well as online resources and bilingual teaching materials.

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Events

Young Portrait Explorers- Selena

Explore portraits of astronauts and activists, scientists and star athletes—and discover the stories behind them.

Introducing... Dolores Huerta

Introducing… a new kind of story time! Each week we shine a light on some of this country's lesser-known history makers and their portraits.

Introducing... Sandra Cisneros

Introducing… a new kind of story time! Each week we shine a light on some of this country's lesser-known history makers and their portraits.

Young Portrait Explorers- Return to Aztlán

Explore portraits of astronauts and activists, scientists and star athletes—and discover the stories behind them.

Introducing... Marta Morena Vega

Introducing… a new kind of story time! Each week we shine a light on some of this country's lesser-known history makers and their portraits.
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