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January 21, 2026 Press Release

Lewis Museum Announces Spring 2026 Exhibition Schedule

The Lewis Museum is proud to announce an exciting lineup of exhibitions opening this spring, including “Voices of the Chesapeake” and “Civil Rights in Maryland.”


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January 21, 2026 In The Media

Baltimore Sun: Lewis Museum’s Impact on Downtown Baltimore

The Baltimore Sun explores how The Lewis Museum has become a cultural anchor in downtown Baltimore, attracting over 50,000 visitors annually.


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January 21, 2026 Programs & Events

Museum Launches New Family Program Series for 2026

Starting in January, families can enjoy monthly workshops that bring Maryland’s African American history to life through hands-on activities and storytelling.


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January 21, 2026 Press Release

Lewis Museum Receives Grant for Educational Programs

The museum has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Maryland State Arts Council to expand educational programming and teacher resources.


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January 21, 2026 Exhibitions

“Fabric of a Nation” Exhibition Extended Through 2026

Due to overwhelming response, the groundbreaking exhibition exploring quilts as tools of resistance will remain on view through October 2026.


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January 21, 2026 In The Media

NPR Features Lewis Museum’s Oral History Project

National Public Radio highlights the museum’s ongoing effort to collect and preserve oral histories from Black Marylanders across the state.


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