Explore current, upcoming, and permanent exhibitions celebrating Maryland African American history and culture
Bear Me Into Freedom: Frederick Douglass and the Struggle for America’s Promise July 11-13, 16- 20 | Screenings at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm | Museum Admission As […]
THE LINES WE CROSS: 250 Years of Maryland Forging America” July 17, 2026 — October 31, 2027 Maryland sits directly below the Mason-Dixon Line, a border state where freedom and […]
Exhibit on view from May 4, 2026 to February 28, 2027The Reginald F. Lewis Museum, in collaboration with the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), proudly presents the High School Juried […]
Since 2023, Baltimore City students have been invited to participate in Mayor Scott’s Black History Month Student Art Contest and Exhibition. In commemoration of Black History Month, students are encouraged […]
This exhibition proactively presents a snapshot of African American and Black health professionals in Baltimore, Maryland, and the Chesapeake region and their many interventions to protect and support Black public […]
Explore the extraordinary life of Maryland native Reginald F. Lewis, the first African American to establish and lead a billion-dollar company.
iWITNESS: Media & The Movement is a compelling exhibit that will examine how media—Radio, Television, Photography, and the Press—impacted the modern American Civil Rights Movement. This exhibit commemorates the 60th […]
NOW OPEN! Guided by the spirit of “Lifting as We Climb,” the Kid Zone introduces young visitors to Maryland’s Black history, art and culture through hands-on discovery. At the entrance, […]
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, in collaboration with the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, announce with solemn reflection, the opening of its new permanent […]
Jordan Lawson | Ground Zero Studio, Artist & Muralist Jordan Lawson was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Design from […]
Reginald A. Lewis | Insansely Dope, Artist & Muralist “Taste of Legacy” is a vibrant tribute to African American heritage, resilience, and creativity. Centered around a powerful portrait, the painting blends […]
Frederick Douglass | Liberty is a modernized reimagining of the American abolitionist, writer, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass (1817-1895). In the portrait, he is confident, determined, and courageous as we know […]
Immerse yourself in the definitive story of African American resilience, labor, and culture in Maryland. These three permanent exhibitions reveal how individuals and communities navigated oppression while forging a new […]
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