Black Renaissance opens at the San Bernardino County Museum

The San Bernardino County Museum held a public reception on Jan. 31 that brought together museum leadership, chamber members, artists and community guests in a shared celebration of “Black Renaissance” now on exhibit at the museum. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce.

“The successful opening of Black Renaissance was a powerful example of what’s possible when artists, community, and public leadership come together,” said Rich Wallace, president of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce. “We are deeply grateful to the artists whose work anchors this exhibition, the dedicated staff at the San Bernardino County Museum, and the support shown by Redlands Mayor Mario Saucedo and the office of Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., which underscored the importance of arts and culture in our region.”

“Black Renaissance” is presented in conjunction with Black History Month and draws inspiration from the Harlem Renaissance—an influential cultural movement of the 1920s and 1930s defined by artistic innovation, self-determination and the amplification of Black voices.

Visitors encounter deeply personal reflections on family ties and emotional experience, alongside powerful pictorial references to historical figures and movements, including Malcolm X and the Buffalo Soldiers.

The exhibit will be available through March 1, 2026. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission rates apply: $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). The San Bernardino County Museum is located at 2024 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands.