Houston, TX, Feb 01 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Houston Holocaust Museum (HMH) will host the Texas debut of Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburgpresented by PNC, from March 11 to July 31.

The exhibition is based on the New York Times bestselling book and Tumblr blog of the same name, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and is the first-ever museum exhibit devoted solely to this judicial icon, whose image adorns mugs, t-shirts, posters and figurines. The exhibit is a dynamic exploration of Justice Ginsburg’s life and her many, often concurrent, roles as a student, wife, mother, lawyer, judge, women’s rights pioneer and internet phenomenon.

“She may have only been five feet tall, but Judge Ginsburg was truly a giant in her work for equality and justice for all,” said HMH CEO Dr. Kelly J. Zúñiga. “Whether you’re a fan or a lawyer, this exhibition is a love letter to a true American icon. Few people in history have been greater at illustrating what it means to be an honest man. We are honored to be the only museum in Texas to host this exhibit so its remarkable story can continue to inspire others.

Three-dimensional environments will bring key moments to life, such as recreations of Justice Ginsburg’s childhood apartment in Brooklyn and the Supreme Court bench, where visitors can sit and imagine having their own opinions heard. Visitors will also get a glimpse into RBG’s marriage to Martin “Marty” Ginsburg, his partner of more than fifty years, through family snapshots and other documents from their life together, including some of Marty’s favorite recipes in as an accomplished amateur chef of the Ginsburg household.

Other highlights include a robe and jabot from RBG’s Supreme Court wardrobe; multiple listening stations where visitors can hear RBG’s oral arguments, majority opinions, and forceful dissents in landmark Supreme Court cases; directories of the entire academic life of RBG; the desk in his apartments and the official portraits of RBG and Sandra Day O’Connor, the first two women to serve on the Supreme Court, on loan from the National Portrait Gallery.

“PNC is deeply honored to support this unique and inspiring exhibit, which pays a compelling tribute to one of the most influential women in United States history,” said Julie Young Sudduth, PNC Regional President for Houston. “Our organizational values ​​are strongly focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a unique pioneer who dedicated her life to women’s rights and social justice. Houstonians will have the opportunity to experience his influence up close, and we are thrilled to be a part of bringing his vast legacy to the Houston community.

The exhibit was developed by Los Angeles Skirball Cultural Center Associate Curator Cate Thurston in partnership with Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik, co-authors of the New York Times bestselling book, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

In keeping with the spirit of Carmon and Knizhnik’s book, the exhibit riffs on the playful connection between Notorious RBG and rapper Notorious BIG The name of each section of the gallery alludes to a song or lyric by the late hip-hop artist. poof. Memoirs and other writings by RBG, including some of his famous dissents, are also woven throughout the exhibit.

All along Notorious RBG, HMH will host special events and public programming, including a free day on March 15 to celebrate Justice Ginsburg’s birthday, presented by HEB. Other key public events include HMH NEXTGen’s Notorious Sip and Stretch Yoga on March 30, Notorious RBG in Song performed by soprano/composer Patrice Michaels and internationally acclaimed pianist Andrew Harley on May 18, and free admission during extended hours from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays. April 14, May 12, June 9 and July 14, generously sponsored by Shell Oil Company.

Holocaust Museum Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Campus, is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Located at 5401 Caroline Street, HMH is closed Mondays except Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum’s Heritage Café is open during Museum opening hours. Admission is $19 for adults; $15 for seniors (65 and older), AARP members, and active duty military; always free for children and students up to 18 years old; and free for all visitors on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Parking available on the lot adjacent to the Museum at a cost of $8 for a period of four hours. Tickets are available exclusively online. For more information, visit hmh.org/visit.

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and a local offering of personal and business banking services, including a full range of loan products; specialized services for businesses and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For more information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

• Official portrait of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg.

• Notorious RBG book cover by Adam Johnson.