# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Step into the rhythm of salsa on a guided tour of the Smithsonian exhibition ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of SalsaAbout this EventExperience the rhythm, history, and energy of salsa music through a guided tour of "¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa," a bilingual multimedia exhibition presented by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino and on view in the Molina Family Latino Gallery at the National Museum of American History.This vibrant exhibition traces salsa’s journey from its Afro-Cuban roots to its rise as a defining sound in American music. Featuring nearly 300 artifacts—including instruments, performance attire, album covers, and rare memorabilia—the exhibition highlights legendary artists like Celia Cruz and Tito Puente alongside the musicians, dancers, and communities who shaped this global tradition.During this 45-minute guided tour, visitors will explore the music, stories, and cultural movements that brought salsa from Caribbean rhythms to dance floors across the United States.Along the way, you’ll engage with interactive experiences that reveal the heartbeat of salsa—the clave—and the musical styles that contributed to the genre’s evolution.The tour concludes with a special moment to step onto the dance floor and become part of the show.Tours may include multiple families, individuals, or groups in the same session.Capacity is limited, so advance registration is recommended.Tour DetailsDuration: 45 minutesLanguages: English, Spanish, or bilingualRecommended Age: Elementary school students and olderLocation: Molina Family Latino GallerySmithsonian's National Museum of American History - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/hispanic-heritage-guided-tour-¡puro-ritmo-the-musical-journey-of-salsa/100001997060151673 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, dance, live-music, exhibitions, music, art - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Smithsonian National Museum of American History - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Smithsonian National Museum of American History - **lat**: 38.89127930000001 - **long**: -77.03005089999999 - **full address**: Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bb7d4622a1eb2de017ff62989c51b7e5b7bd49cb81df6a646cca14b82234d1ac-rimg-w1200-h824-dce80888-gmir.jpg?v=1790116283 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa being held? - **A:** Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Smithsonian National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa? - **A:** Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa is organized by National Museum of the American Latino. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hispanic Heritage Guided Tour: ¡Puro Ritmo! 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