¡Pleibol! Opening Day

For nearly a century, baseball has been a social and cultural force in Latino communities across the United States. And Latino players have had a huge impact on the game.

To celebrate this story, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, A Smithsonian Affiliate, proudly presents ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas. This bilingual exhibition takes audiences on a journey into the heart of American baseball to understand how generations of Latinos/as have helped shape the game as it is today. From community baseball teams to the Major League, discover how the game can bring people together regardless of race, class, and gender. These inspirational stories reflect larger themes in American history that connect us all, on and off the diamond.

¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of American History. This exhibition received generous support from the Cordoba Corporation and Linda Alvarado, and federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.

¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas runs 4.4.26-6.28.26 and is included in the Museum’s admission price.