The Dalí Museum presents Dalí in America, an exhibition exploring how Salvador Dalí’s experience in the United States reshaped his artistic vision and sparked new ideas that resonated across American art and culture, presented during the 250-year anniversary of the nation’s founding.
From the moment of his first visit in 1934 as an ambassador for Surrealism, Dalí found an eager audience for his work. He soon became a celebrity, and during World War II, the country became his refuge, launching him to international fame and shaping his artistic identity for decades to come. He expanded his creative reach into film, advertising and design while forging lasting relationships with key patrons, including A. Reynolds and Eleanor Morse, the future founders of The Dalí Museum.
A daring presence in the postwar New York art world, Dalí engaged with Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Op Art and the Happenings of the 1960s. Throughout, Dalí remained a fixture of American media fascination, captivating the nation with his wit, eccentricity and vision.
Featuring paintings, drawings, photographs and ephemeral materials from The Dalí Museum’s Collection and its Library and Archives, Dalí in America presents the artist’s discovery of what he called a “New World” filled with possibility, reflecting his vision of our country as a land of reinvention.
This special exhibition is included in the price of Gallery Admission. To reserve your ticket for this exhibit, book your visit during the exhibit timeframe (May 9—Oct 18, 2026). Tickets are typically available up to 30 days in advance.
Presenting Sponsor of Dalí in America is Alex & Eileen Rogachevsky, in appreciation of Steve Raymund.
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor, Joanne Obenauf.
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This exhibition is curated by Peter Tush, Curator and Senior Interpreter at The Dalí Museum.