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Second Saturdays!

June 3, 2026
Second Saturdays at IAM! FREE Admission and FREE Activities for Everyone!

IAM Receives Prestigious Museum Impact Award for Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration!

May 7, 2026
The Irving Archives and Museum and Badge of Pride have been nationally recognized by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) with the 2026 Museum Impact Award for the groundbreaking exhibition Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration! Presented annually by AAM, the only organization representing the entire museum field, the Museum Impact Award honors programs and institutions making meaningful contributions through community engagement, cultural leadership, and transformative storytelling. The award is considered one of the museum industry’s highest distinctions. Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration! became the largest artifact-based LGBTQ+ history exhibition ever presented in Texas. Developed collaboratively by the Irving Archives and Museum and Badge of Pride alongside community members and national partners, the exhibition featured more than 600 artifacts, bilingual interpretation, 12 free public programs, and a digital guide that expanded access beyond the museum walls. “This award reflects the incredible collaboration, trust, and courage that made this exhibition possible,” said Adrian J. Cardwell, Executive Director of Badge Of Pride. “We are deeply grateful to our staff, partners, supporters, and community members whose voices and contributions shaped this project from the beginning.” The Irving Archives and Museum continues to serve as a dynamic cultural destination for North Texas residents and visitors alike. The museum features its permanent exhibition, The Irving Story, which explores the city’s rich and evolving history. It is also home to the only Smithsonian Spark!Lab in Texas, an interactive invention space for young visitors. Currently on display, The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr., and the Art of Sports Photography, features iconic moments in sports history, on view through August 9, 2026. Founded in 2022, Badge of Pride is a Dallas-based, queer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding through history, art, and cultural storytelling. What began as a personal archival project has grown into a major cultural initiative focused on expanding historical literacy, strengthening belonging, and preserving LGBTQ+ histories across Texas and beyond. Community members are invited to experience Badge of Pride’s latest collaborative program, A Manifesto For Us All , presented in partnership with The Writer's Garret. Taking place Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center, the performance revisits the landmark 1971 Gay Liberation Front Manifesto alongside contemporary queer writings that explore belonging, liberation, and justice. The event highlights how the calls for equality and transformation made more than fifty years ago continue to resonate today. For more information about the Irving Archives and Museum, upcoming exhibitions, and programs, visit Irving Archives and Museum . To learn more about Badge of Pride and upcoming events, visit Badge of Pride . For media inquiries, contact April Baker, Assistant Director of Museums, Irving Archives and Museum, at abaker@irvingtx.gov .

Tom Landry: A Life in Football

April 9, 2026
Over a 29-year career, Tom Landry led the Dallas Cowboys through 20 consecutive winning seasons, many of them during the team’s years at Texas Stadium in Irving. Experience Tom Landry: A Life in Football through August 9, 2026 at the Irving Archives and Museum!
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Second Saturdays!

June 3, 2026
Second Saturdays at IAM! FREE Admission and FREE Activities for Everyone!

IAM Receives Prestigious Museum Impact Award for Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration!

May 7, 2026
The Irving Archives and Museum and Badge of Pride have been nationally recognized by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) with the 2026 Museum Impact Award for the groundbreaking exhibition Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration! Presented annually by AAM, the only organization representing the entire museum field, the Museum Impact Award honors programs and institutions making meaningful contributions through community engagement, cultural leadership, and transformative storytelling. The award is considered one of the museum industry’s highest distinctions. Badge of Pride: From Silence…to Celebration! became the largest artifact-based LGBTQ+ history exhibition ever presented in Texas. Developed collaboratively by the Irving Archives and Museum and Badge of Pride alongside community members and national partners, the exhibition featured more than 600 artifacts, bilingual interpretation, 12 free public programs, and a digital guide that expanded access beyond the museum walls. “This award reflects the incredible collaboration, trust, and courage that made this exhibition possible,” said Adrian J. Cardwell, Executive Director of Badge Of Pride. “We are deeply grateful to our staff, partners, supporters, and community members whose voices and contributions shaped this project from the beginning.” The Irving Archives and Museum continues to serve as a dynamic cultural destination for North Texas residents and visitors alike. The museum features its permanent exhibition, The Irving Story, which explores the city’s rich and evolving history. It is also home to the only Smithsonian Spark!Lab in Texas, an interactive invention space for young visitors. Currently on display, The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr., and the Art of Sports Photography, features iconic moments in sports history, on view through August 9, 2026. Founded in 2022, Badge of Pride is a Dallas-based, queer-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding through history, art, and cultural storytelling. What began as a personal archival project has grown into a major cultural initiative focused on expanding historical literacy, strengthening belonging, and preserving LGBTQ+ histories across Texas and beyond. Community members are invited to experience Badge of Pride’s latest collaborative program, A Manifesto For Us All , presented in partnership with The Writer's Garret. Taking place Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center, the performance revisits the landmark 1971 Gay Liberation Front Manifesto alongside contemporary queer writings that explore belonging, liberation, and justice. The event highlights how the calls for equality and transformation made more than fifty years ago continue to resonate today. For more information about the Irving Archives and Museum, upcoming exhibitions, and programs, visit Irving Archives and Museum . To learn more about Badge of Pride and upcoming events, visit Badge of Pride . For media inquiries, contact April Baker, Assistant Director of Museums, Irving Archives and Museum, at abaker@irvingtx.gov .

Tom Landry: A Life in Football

April 9, 2026
Over a 29-year career, Tom Landry led the Dallas Cowboys through 20 consecutive winning seasons, many of them during the team’s years at Texas Stadium in Irving. Experience Tom Landry: A Life in Football through August 9, 2026 at the Irving Archives and Museum!
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