Join us at the Houston Public Library – Central Library for the National Museum of the American Latino Pop-Up Experience.

Discover an interactive and welcoming space for the whole family where history, culture, and community come together. 

Enjoy:

• Interactive activities for families and children
• Opportunities to explore and reflect on shared stories
• An introduction to Latino heritage and contributions to U.S. history
• Learning about the development of the future National Museum of the American Latino

“Bienvenidos — Our home is your home.” Because together, we make history.

About the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, elevating our stories within the nation’s narrative. We create transformative experiences, foster a deeper understanding of American history and culture, and connect communities nationwide. 

The National Museum of the American Latino was created in 2020 by an act of Congress as part of the Smithsonian Institution. The act also established the Smithsonian National Women’s History Museum. The Latino Museum is yet to be built, but the Smithsonian hired its founding director, Jorge Zamanillo, in 2022 and established its board of trustees in 2021. The Board consists of 19 citizens, the Smithsonian Secretary and Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, one member of the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents and two members of Congress. The board helps with fundraising and advises and assists the Regents on matters related to the museum’s development.

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Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 12:00 - 5:00 PM | COMMUNITY DAY

Sábado, 7 de marzo, 2026 | 12:00 - 5:00 PM | DÍA COMUNITARIO

Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino at the Warehouse at Turkey Bend (5803 Navigation Blvd.) for a FREE, family-friendly afternoon celebrating community storytelling and the preservation of family histories. Community Day features a pop-up preview of the exhibition, “¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa,” music, hands-on activities, story time with the Houston Public Library’s Mobile Library, and a Reflections audio booth to record your Houston history memories. 

Learn how the National Museum of the American Latino is building a museum that honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos - elevating our stories within the nation’s narrative. 

This program is co-hosted with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Houston Public Library.

Únete al Museo Nacional del Latino Estadounidense at Warehouse at Turkey Bend (5803 Navigation Blvd.) para una tarde GRATUITA y familiar que celebra la narración comunitaria y la preservación de las historias familiares. Este día comunitario incluye una vista previa emergente de la exposición “Puro Ritmo!” The Musical Journey of Salsa", música, actividades prácticas, lectura de cuentos con la Biblioteca Móvil de la Biblioteca Pública de Houston y la cabina de audio “Reflections”, donde podrás grabar tus recuerdos de la historia de Houston.

Descubre cómo el Museo Nacional del Latino Estadounidense está construyendo un museo que honra los sueños, desafíos y triunfos de los latinos en Estados Unidos, elevando nuestras historias dentro de la narrative nacional.

El día comunitario está organizado en conjunto con la Biblioteca Pública de Houston y Buffalo Bayou Partnership.