The Museum is excited to announce our upcoming exhibition, Lowrider Culture in the American Southwest. Presented in collaboration with the National Hispanic Cultural Center and renowned artists, the exhibition opens with a special presentation by Art Limon, founder of the Los Angeles Lowrider Alliance.

From 4-7 pm, guests can celebrate lowrider culture with food, music, and complimentary Museum admission. Members of Duke’s Car Club of Salt Lake City, UT and other local participants will showcase their vehicles along Center Street.

In the words of Limon, we are excited to present this exhibition here and now “because the moment has arrived when people are finally ready to understand the culture, not just the cars.”

Emerging from Mexican American communities in the 1940s, lowriding is a vibrant expression of Chicano identity, blending artistry, engineering, and community pride. The broader region, including nearby San Juan County, has a long history of Hispanic influence in cattle driving, with vaqueros working alongside other cowboys to shape the ranching traditions of the American Southwest.

Lowrider Culture in the American Southwest highlights this living tradition, connecting the creativity and innovation of lowriders today with the enduring cultural contributions of Hispanic communities in the region.

Behind the Scenes Access: Sign up for a Collections Storage Facility Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at objects not currently on display at the Museum on Center St. as well as the archival techniques utilized in the Museum space!

Our next tour will take place on April 15th at 10:30 AM out at the Moab Business Park on Highway 191. This is an opportunity to learn about the many thousands of objects not currently on display at the Museum on Center St., as well as the archival techniques Museum staff employ to take care of and conserve the range of objects entrusted to the institution.

As a guest on this tour, you’ll be part of the first public cohort to see the space since it’s been renovated and all Museum collections have been transferred in! We greatly look forward to introducing you to our collections work and the many special objects therein.