Current Exhibit:

Join Us! Our Gallery Hours Are:

Tuesday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Thursday: 2 – 7 PM
Friday: 2 – 7 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed

August 7 - October 24, 2026
BLACK COWBOYS:
More Than A Myth

A Black Cowboy Heritage Exhibition Honoring the History of the American West

Past Exhibits

MAY 2026

A Seat at the Table & Anchored in Innovation

Honoring the Port of Long Beach

We spotlighted nine trailblazing women who have served as Harbor Commissioners and showcased the Port’s pioneering sustainability programs and initiatives.
MARCH 2026

Women's History Month Exhibit

Honoring Doris Topsy-Elvord and the women who followed.

She opened the door for many including Councilwoman Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, Councilwoman Tunua Thrash-Ntuk and former Councilwoman Laura Richardson.
NOVEMBER 2025

Ernest McBride Family & Long Beach NAACP Exhibit

Honoring the civil rights legend and celebrating 85 years of the NAACP Long Beach Branch.

2025 marked the 85th anniversary of the Long Beach Branch NAACP. But it wouldn’t exist without its co-founder, Ernest McBride Sr. 
JUNE 2025

Thelma Houston Exhibit

Honoring the legacy of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Thelma Houston.

The “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” exhibit paid tribute to the Long Beach-raised entertainer.
APRIL 2025

Long Beach Black Families Exhibit

Honoring the Davis' and Bookers, two of the city's early Black families.

We kicked off our early Long Beach Black Families series featuring “Brother Bones” and more.
MARCH 2025

Women Supporting Women Exhibit

Honoring Women's History Month 2025

We spotlighted Artist/Author Brianna Laren along with the Earthlodge Center for Transformation.
FEBRUARY 2025

The Middle Passage Experience Exhibit

Honoring those who perished during the Middle Passage and those who survived.

We celebrated Black History Month 2025 with our special  Middle Passage exhibit.
AUGUST 2024

The Grand Story Exhibit

Honoring educator, human rights activist, and martial arts master, Edgar Jordan Scott, PhD.

Such greatness of spirit, such tremendous strength, stamina, and endurance of body and mind, such unabashed enthusiasm, determination, vision, and conviction shone brightly throughout a passionate, powerful, and purposeful life.
JULY 2024

2024 Paris Olympics Exhibit

Honoring athletes and coaches from Long Beach and the opening ceremonies.

We celebrated Long Beach’s incredible athletes and coaches with an exhibit showcasing their achievements.
MAY 2024

HBCU Exhibit

Honoring Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

We celebrated the profound impact of HBCUs with an inspiring gallery exhibit showcasing their history and contributions. 
JANUARY 2024

The Art of Activism Exhibit

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement.

On view were depictions of historical figures who laid the foundation for the liberties and rights that we practice today.
DECEMBER 2023

African Holiday Celebrations Exhibit

Honoring the holiday celebrations of African nations.

For the entire month of December, we spotlighted African holiday celebrations.
NOVEMBER 2023

African American Military Experience Exhibit

Honoring the lives of African-American troops in the military.

Our exhibit educated people about our military history and the role of African American soldiers who served. We wanted to teach kids today that’s it’s about progression, not regression, and seeing all these (artifacts) up close can help people today learn from history’s past mistakes.
AUGUST 2023

Champions of Change Exhibit

Honoring African Americans in Sports

We celebrated the contributions and achievements of famous boxers, Olympians, football players and more who broke barriers and transformed the sporting landscape.
SEPTEMBER 2022

Religion and Spirituality Exhibit

Honoring the impact of religion within the Black diaspora.

Our exhibit reflected how the spirit and faith of our religious practices influence our lives today.
JUNE 2022

Black Power Exhibit

Honoring the original concept of the Black Power Movement, beginning in 1966, following the Civil Rights Movement. 

Our exhibit explored the growth of the Movement, and grassroots organizing in poor communities throughout the country, and beyond.