Temporary
Speak Out! Student Poster Exhibit
06/19/2025-05/01/2026
Learn from the inspiring leadership of the fifth graders who participated in the inaugural Speak Out! Poster Contest.
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“The half loaf of partial acceptance is not better than going on an empty stomach for a while to nurture one’s human dignity.”
– Jackie Robinson, 1965
Featured Exhibition MAIN GALLERY
This gallery chronicles Robinson’s extraordinary life against the backdrop of U.S. history, beginning with his birth in 1919. The artifacts, videos and interactive experiences highlight Robinson’s multifaceted commitment to advancing equal opportunity for all through activism, civic engagement, and economic empowerment efforts.
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The Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Sep 17, 2025
In 1951, Dodger pitcher Ralph Branca gave up a season-ending home run to Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants. When teammate Jackie Robinson consoled him after the crushing defeat, it was the repayment of a long-owed debt.
The Robinsons Go Back to School in Stamford
Aug 18, 2025
The Robinson family moved to Stamford, Connecticut in 1954. As the children grew up, they bore the burden of being the first Black students in their suburban schools.
Latest Programs Heat Up at JRM
Jul 25, 2025
The Museum hit it out of the park with sharing Robinson’s legacy and building community through a variety of programs, including a number of JR Day festivities, INCLUDEnyc’s Outdoors for Autism, ACCESS JRM, and our Juneteenth celebration, An Afternoon of Jazz!
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