Events
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Culturally Curated: Genius Vibes Edition
Culturally Curated : Genius Vibes Edition Friday, October 3 | 7pm - 10pm The Lewis museum is excited to present our first “Genius Vibes” Culturally Curated Social Event. This dynamic evening is designed to bring our people together through the richness of Black art, music, and culture! Guests will enjoy the smooth live sounds of […]
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Border State Freedom Seekers: Celebrating Maryland’s Emancipation Day
Border State Freedom Seekers: Celebrating Maryland’s Emancipation Day Saturday, Nov 1, 2025 | 1 pm - 3 pm | Cost: Museum General Admission Did you know that Maryland legally abolished slavery a year after the Emancipation Proclamation on November 1,1864? Join us and historian Maya Davis with author Scott Shane as we explore the complexities […]
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An Insanely Dope Artist Conversation: “Taste of Legacy” with Reginald A. Lewis
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 1 pm | Museum Admission Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for an artist conversation on its latest art installation, “Taste of Legacy” with mixed media artist Reginald A. Lewis, of Insanely Dope Designs and MICA Faculty Staff Rhea Beckett. “Taste of Legacy” is a vibrant tribute to African American […]
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Culturally Curated: The Sneaker Chic Edition
Culturally Curated : The Sneaker Chic Edition Saturday, December 6 | 7pm - 10pm | $30 General | $20 Members | $ More at the Door Step into the holiday season in your best kicks and your flyest fit! Make protecting Black history one of your reasons for the season and join us for an […]
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Holidays at The Lewis | 2025
Saturday, December 13 | 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Museum Admission Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and bring in the season of Christmas and Kwanzaa with soulful melodies and a little holiday funk. The Baltimore Center Stage will present sample tunes from Santa Claus Is Comin’, a dazzling, family-friendly musical concert celebration by Nygel D. […]
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King Day 2026 | The Children Shall Lead
Monday, January 19 | 11 am - 5 pm | Museum Admission | Kids Free Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum to celebrate King Day 2026 through the eyes of youth activists from the Civil Rights Movement to present day social movements. Program activities will include provoking conversations, film screenings, musical performances and a host […]
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Last Night A DJ Saved My Life: A Salute to Black Radio DJs Panel Conversation and Short Kuts Show Presentation
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 1 pm - 3:30 pm | Museum Admission Spend the afternoon grooving with local Black radio DJs from Bmore and the DMV as they discuss the impact of Black radio in the community and the use of their platforms for advocacy. This conversation will highlight DJ legends from the past […]
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Voices in Solidarity: Baltimore’s Black and Jewish Operatic History | Roots and Resonance: An Operatic Love Letter to Baltimore
Saturday, February 14 | 11 am - 3:30 pm | Cost: General Museum Admission Voices in Solidarity: Baltimore’s Black and Jewish Operatic History, a collaborative partnership between Opera Baltimore, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, and the Jewish Museum of Maryland launches with a powerful kick-off event at the […]
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Rec-To-Tech: A Community STEM Celebration with Digital Harbor Foundation
Friday, February 20 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reginald F. Lewis Museum Join Digital Harbor Foundation for Rec-To-Tech: A Community STEM Celebration! Celebrate the impact of Rec-To-Tech, a National Science Foundation–funded initiative led by Digital Harbor Foundation in partnership with UMBC, transforming recreation centers into hubs of STEM learning in Baltimore and Pittsburgh. […]
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Beyond the Scoreboard: The Baltimore Black Sox and the Negro Leagues’ Civil Rights Legacy
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 12pm - 3 pm | SOLD OUT Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and community partners for a panel discussion celebrating the legacy of the Baltimore Black Sox, one of Baltimore’s historic Negro League baseball teams, and their impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Explore how these athletes navigated a […]