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¡El ritmo llegó! 🎶🔥 What an incredible opening night for ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa at the Smithsonian's ...
04/29/2026

¡El ritmo llegó! 🎶🔥 What an incredible opening night for ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino. The energy in the room said it all — the people showed up, and the space came alive exactly the way it was meant to.
It was an honor to design this exhibition for the , bringing salsa's rich story — from the dance halls of Havana to the clubs of New York City and beyond — to life through space, light, and nearly 300 objects that tell this powerful cultural journey.
To the entire team at Museum Environments, our partners at the National Museum of the American Latino, and everyone who poured their passion into this project: gracias. This one was truly a labor of love. 🙏
Explore the exhibition now at the Molina Family Latino Gallery, National Museum of American History.

🎶 The beat is almost here.¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa opens April 18 at the Smithsonian's National Museum ...
04/17/2026

🎶 The beat is almost here.
¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa opens April 18 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History — and we are so proud to have brought this space to life.
From the dance halls of Havana to the clubs of New York City and beyond, this bilingual, multimedia exhibition tells the story of how salsa became one of America's great musical traditions. Nearly 300 artifacts. Iconic costumes from Celia Cruz. The legacies of Tito Puente and so many more legends and hidden pioneers who shaped a global sound.
At Museum Environments, we believe great design should do more than display — it should make you feel. Designing the environment for ¡Puro Ritmo! meant honoring the rhythm, energy, and cultural depth of a tradition that has moved people for generations. We hope visitors feel that the moment they walk in.
This is more than a music exhibit — it's a celebration of culture, community, migration, and identity woven into every rhythm.
If you're in the D.C. area, mark your calendar for April 18. There's a free Salsa Family Festival from 12–5 PM with live music, dance lessons, and gallery tours to kick things off.
Some stories deserve to be told loudly. 🔊

We’re pleased to announce Museum Environments designer,  Desmaras, is set to open a new exhibit with the  Institution at...
04/10/2026

We’re pleased to announce Museum Environments designer, Desmaras, is set to open a new exhibit with the Institution at The American History Museum. Set to open on April 18th 2026 in the Molina Family Latino Gallery, ¡Puro Ritmo! is an exhibition on the origins of salsa music. This is our third exhibition for The Museum of The American Latino.

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