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A CLOSER look at the reginald f. lewis MUSEUM permanent collection
Hecht Collection
Louis G. Hecht and Shirly F. Hecht donated over 3,500 original 78 RPM and LP jazz song recordings in 2009 to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Waka Sran Baule Figure
Made of wood, this male figure is known as a waka sran by the Baule People of Côte d’Ivoire.
Family Bible
Inside this Family Bible at least two unrelated families faithfully recorded their history.
Junetta Jones
Junetta Jones was the first African American to win a three year competitive scholarship from the Peabody Institution
From Our Permanent Collection: The Golliwogg
The stopper of this perfume bottle probably looks familiar. The black face, exaggerated red lips, and afro-style hair are very similar to minstrel show style blackface. Which was the intention. The label reads Golliwogg, which refers to a character from a series of books by Florence Upton, first written in 1895.
In Memoriam: Philip Freelon, Architect of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Philip Freelon, 1952 - 2019 Philip Freelon, FAIA, the much-admired and award-winning architect of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, has died at the age of 66. He had been diagnosed with ALS in 2016. The Freelon Group, one...
A Closer Look at the Lewis Collection: Educator & Clubwoman, Ida R. Cummings
Ida Rebecca Cummings was an educator, clubwoman, and organizational leader.
Carr’s and Sparrow’s Beaches Featured in Lewis Permanent Collection
Carr’s and Sparrow’s beaches were two beaches in Maryland that were havens for African Americans. Learn more about black beaches at the Lewis.
Virtual Access 24/7 to the Lewis Permanent Collection
The Lewis Museum launches its Online Collections Portal
to allow visitors to get a bit of history and culture from home.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is proud to announce the opening of its newest touchpoint satellite gallery exhibition on September 19, 2025 at The Village at Mondawmin!
Blacks In White: African American Health Professionals is a powerful exhibition that highlights the extraordinary contributions of African American health professionals whose dedication, innovation, and service transformed the field of medicine and enriched our communities.
Location: The Village at Mondawmin, 3201 Tioga Parkway – East Entrance, Baltimore, MD 21215
We invite you to explore the stories, images, and artifacts that shed light on a legacy of excellence in health care that continues to inspire generations. The satellite exhibition is now on view and open to the public. Stop by The Village at Mondawmin and experience this important celebration of history and healing.
Join us as we honor the strength, resilience and brilliance of Black health professionals