Exhibition
At the Vanguard
At the Vanguard weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry and resistance—through collections from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University, and Tuskegee University.
Explore stories of creativity, resilience, and legacy through rare collections of our five Historically Black Colleges and Universities partners. This exhibition celebrates how HBCUs preserve history—and shape the future. Be where history lives. Join us at the vanguard.
Featuring over 100 objects from the collections of five universities, At the Vanguard explores their diverse practices in the arts, dynamic academic programs and innovations, and groundbreaking activities on and around their campuses.
On View At
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.
Washington, DC
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday
12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday
12 to 5:30 p.m. Monday