The Hispanic Society holds one of the deepest collections of Spanish and Latin American material outside the Iberian peninsula, and this hang deliberately refuses to sort it by modern national borders. It runs through November 1 and sits in the same visit as the Sorolla galleries and the newly opened Esperanza Cortes commission. If you want to see a collection argue with its own catalogue, this is the show.
What to expect
Paintings, ceramics, textiles and works on paper drawn from the museum's own holdings and grouped thematically. It reads alongside the permanent installations rather than as a separate wing. Ninety minutes for the whole complex including the Sorolla room.
Good to know
- Take the 1 to 157th Street or the C to 155th Street; enter from Audubon Terrace off Broadway
- One visit covers all the current exhibitions at the complex
- Give the Sorolla gallery the largest share of your time
- The museum is closed early in the week, so plan a Thursday-to-Sunday visit
- Suits people who like collection hangs rather than single-artist shows
- Ask staff for the accessible route through the historic buildings
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Common questions
What does the collection cover?
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American art and material culture from the Hispanic Society's own holdings.
When does it close?
November 1, 2026.
What else is on view at the same time?
Uptown Visions, Esperanza Cortes: Embroidered Allegories, and the Sorolla galleries.
How much does it cost?
Admission is free with a suggested donation; a free timed ticket must be reserved.
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