Upcoming Exhibits

Learn about upcoming exhibits at DuSable Museum.


OPENING APRIL 25, 2010 - The Black Panthers: Making Sense of History

Opens April 25, 2010

The exhibition explores one of the 20th century’s most controversial and inspirational organizations.

OPENING AUGUST 14, 2010 - African Presence in Mexico

Opens August 14, 2010

The African Presence in Mexico examines the missing chapter in Mexican history that highlights the African contributions to Mexican culture over the past nearly 500 years.

OPENING DECEMBER 11, 2010 - Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits

Opens December 11, 2010

The exhibition’s title was inspired by the rallying cry of celebrated abolitionists Henry Highland Garnet (1815-1882) who challenged African Americans to rise up and emancipate themselves. “Let your motto be resistance.” he exclaimed. “Resistance! Resistance! No oppressed people have ever secured their liberty without resistance!”