EXHIBIT – Somos Americanos: Our American Story

About this event

Somos Americanos: Our American Story highlights the ways Mexican Americans have lived out the nation's highest democratic ideals through public service, civic leadership, and acts of valor. Presenting the stories of Mexican American trailblazers from the battlefield to the halls of justice, from classrooms to boardrooms, the exhibit shows how Mexican Americans have put democracy into action. Opening in July 2026 as part of the America250 commemoration, Somos Americanos affirms that Mexican American history is American history. The exhibit is on display from July 8 through December 18, 2026, at the MACRI Visitor Center, open Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (summer gallery hours: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.), or by appointment.