‘Selena: From Texas to the World’ Brings the Queen of Tejano to the Grammy Museum

LOS ANGELES — The legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez continues to shine brighter than ever as the Grammy Museum opens a special pop-up exhibition honoring the Queen of Tejano music. Selena: From Texas to the World opened Thursday in Los Angeles and will run through March 16, 2026, offering fans an intimate look at the life, style, and artistry of one of the most influential Latina performers in history.

The exhibit marks the first time many of Selena’s personal belongings have been displayed outside of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. Created in collaboration with Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and president of Q Productions, the collection brings together approximately 20 treasured artifacts that reflect both the superstar and the young woman behind the music.

“The Quintanilla family and Chris Pérez are deeply honored to share Selena’s story and legacy with fans in such a meaningful way,” Suzette Quintanilla said in a statement. “This exhibit is a beautiful tribute to her spirit, her culture, and the unwavering love she had for fans.”

Among the highlights are the iconic outfit Selena wore on the cover of Amor Prohibido, complete with her signature gold hoop earrings, and the elegant white beaded Lillie Rubin gown she wore to the 1994 Grammy Awards—the night she made history as the first female Tejano artist to win a Grammy for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album for Selena Live! Also on display are Selena’s Grammy and Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to her posthumously in 2021.

Fans will also see instruments played by Los Dinos, including Suzette Quintanilla’s snare drum, A.B. Quintanilla III’s bass, and guitars used by Selena’s husband, Chris Pérez. Personal touches such as Selena’s teenage hand-drawn fashion sketches, her cellphone, and the microphone from her final Houston performance—still marked with her red lipstick—offer a powerful, emotional connection.

“It feels real personal, real intimate to see that,” said Kelsey Goelz, Grammy Museum curator. “I heard from her sister that between performances Selena would clean the microphone, but this time she didn’t, and we’re able to see that last mark of her red lipstick.”

Goelz emphasized Selena’s cross-generational influence. “Selena’s impact transcends genres and generations. She paved the way for so many artists who followed in her footsteps. We’re thrilled to celebrate her at the Grammy Museum, where lifelong fans can feel closer to her and a new generation can discover her.”

Selena became the No. 1 selling female artist in Latin music history with timeless hits such as “Como La Flor,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “I Could Fall in Love,” and “Dreaming of You.” Even three decades after her tragic passing in 1995, her influence continues to expand through film, television, and projects like last year’s Netflix documentary release Selena y Los Dinos.

For Suzette Quintanilla, the exhibit is about more than music. “She resonates with everybody because she kept it real,” she said. “She was an amazing artist and performer, and the love she had for her fans was real. It wasn’t just Selena the artist—it was Selena the person.”

Chris Pérez echoed that sentiment, remembering his late wife as both a global icon and a genuine soul. “She was such a powerful Latina woman. Everybody knows how talented she was, but she also had that vulnerable, normal side. I was fortunate to see that up close.”

With Selena: From Texas to the World, the Grammy Museum invites Los Angeles—and the world—to celebrate the life of an artist whose voice, style, and heart forever changed music and culture. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, the exhibition is a moving reminder that Selena vive—today, tomorrow, and always.

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