National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2026
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa
Discover the rhythm that moved the world! Rooted in Afro-Cuban rhythms and traditions, salsa is more than music—it’s a story of migration, identity, and innovation. Visit the in-person exhibition or explore online from home. .
Smithsonian
Image Credit: Carlos Aponte, National Museum of the American Latino
Who Is Marisol? 7 Things to Know
In the late 1960s, the art world was abuzz with Marisol. The Venezuelan American artist, born María Sol Escobar, created abstract and surreal sculptures of people from wood and casts of her own body. Learn about her inspiration, introspection, and ingenuity.
National Archives
Image Credit: Portrait of artist Marisol Escobar amid a group of her sculptures, New York, New York, April 14, 1966. (Photo by Fred W. McDarrah/MUUS Collection via Getty Images)
National Museum of the American Latino
The contributions and experiences of Latinos in the United States are an essential part of our nation's history and culture. The National Museum of the American Latino will showcase the achievements and contributions of Latinos to American history.
Smithsonian | National Museum of the American Latino
Image credit: National Museum of the American Latino
Mi Parque, Mi Historia
National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.
National Park Service
Image credit: National Park Service
Hispanic American Veterans
Asked to serve their country in time of war, Hispanic Americans displayed courage and valor in the face of adversity. Familiar with discrimination back home, many saw their service as affirming the ideals of democracy. In this presentation, the Veterans History Project recounts their inspirational stories.
Library of Congress
Image credit: Jose Sol, USAAF, Library of Congress
Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
On this webpage of resources curated by the National Museum of the American Latino, you’ll find a list of why and how we celebrate Latino communities and their contributions to American society, a list of virtual exhibits featuring Latino history, bilingual resources, stories of Latino achievements, and more.
Smithsonian
Image credit: Carmen Lomas Garza, Tamalada, 1990, color lithograph, 20 x 27 in. (50.8 x 68.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase made possible by John B. Turner, 1997.5, (c) 1990, Carmen Lomas Garza
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