As the eyes of the world turn to Dallas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the African American Museum, Dallas, will present the internationally acclaimed Mandela: The Official Exhibition, opening June 13, 2026 and continuing through Nov. 1, 2026. Free and open to the public, the museum is located in the heart of historic Fair Park.
Marking its debut in Texas, Mandela: The Official Exhibition explores the life of one of the world’s most recognizable champions of freedom and justice – whose vision of justice, service and reconciliation continues to inspire people around the globe. Presented in partnership with the City of Dallas, the exhibition will serve as both a cultural anchor and welcoming destination for international visitors during World Cup “Fan Fest” activities at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
And to build excitement ahead of the summer opening, the Museum will host a pop-up exhibit titled Icons of Liberation running Jan. 15-April 17. The exhibit will celebrate the enduring legacies of Nelson Mandela and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting their shared commitment to civil rights, equality and nonviolent social change.
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