Doors Open Baltimore: Open House 2019
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate Doors Open Baltimore and the memory of lead architect of the Lewis Museum, Phil Freelon. Participate in a guided architectural tour of the museum with Gary Bowden, who participated in the design of the building. The tour will start at 11am in the museum's lobby. Museum guests can also enjoy […]
The Margaret: The Story of an 18th Century Slave Ship’s Journey from West Africa to Maryland
Join Dr. Herbert Brewer of Morgan State University for a talk about his research on the slave ship, Margaret. Its journey from London, England to Sierra Leone, West Africa, to the Chesapeake and back to England illustrated the complex web of commercial, political and culture links that tied Europe, Africa and Maryland together in the […]
Author Talk: The Struggle and the Urban South: Confronting Jim Crow in Baltimore by David Taft Terry, Morgan State University
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesThrough a Baltimore lens, Dr. David Taft Terry explores the historical importance of African American resistance to Jim Crow laws in the South's largest cities, adding to our understanding of the under-explored historical period of the civil rights movement, prior to the 1960s. A book signing will follow. Members: $8; Non-Member: $10. Click HERE to […]
Baltimore International Black Film Festival: The Color of Medicine
The Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital chronicles the unique history of the medical training of African American doctors and nurses before and after desegregation from […]
Thoughts of a Colored Man: Cast Discussion
The cast of the highly anticipated Thoughts of a Colored Man will come to the Lewis for a panel discussion on Wednesday, October 16 at 3pm. Learn more about talk about the play - now on stage at Baltimore Center Stage before heading to Broadway - and their method of dissecting the 21st century African-American […]
Superhero Saturday! Create Your Own Superhero Mask
Grab your cape and stop by the Lewis to create your own superhero mask with KidzArt! In conjunction with EMPOWERED!: Black Action Figures, Superheroes and Collectibles exhibition. Free with museum admission; free for Baltimore Comic Con cosplayers. Click HERE to RSVP!
Malcolm X Talk: Marijuana Legalization and Reparations
For decades, local government turned marijuana prohibition into massive over-policing of black and brown neighborhoods. Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle will discuss the cannabis entrepreneurship in Maryland and the advocacy to use its tax revenue to fund reparations for the War on Drugs. Free admission. Click HERE to Sign Up!
STEAM Day @ The Lewis – African Americans in Space
Explore being an astronaut for a day at the Lewis! Youth will participate in cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities relating to space exploration and learn about African Americans who contribute to the field. This program is in partnership with the Maryland STEM Festival (Oct 11- Nov 10th) which is celebrating […]
The Lewis Annual Gala
Every year hundreds gather at the Reginald F. Museum to party with a purpose to support the authentic voice of African American art, history and culture in Maryland. EVENT SCHEDULE 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception 6:30 pm Multi-course Seated Dinner 8:30 pm-Midnight Light Up the Night After PartyPurchase your tickets by clicking here.