Dia de los Muertos at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County

Join us as we honor the customs and heritage around Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cultural tradition observed in Mexico and throughout Latin America to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones.

On November 1, enjoy live music, participate in hands-on art activities, get an up-close look at NHM’s interpretive ofrenda (altar) for commemorating the dead, and more.

Ongoing Programs | 11 am–3 pm
• Día de los Muertos Ofrenda: Get an up-close look at NHM’s interpretive ofrenda (altar) for commemorating the dead. What items do you notice?
• Día de los Muertos Floral Display: A beautiful flower arrangement created by our partners Latinx with Plants. Add a message to this piece for someone you'd like to honor for Dia de los Muertos.
• Día de los Muertos Vendors: Support local businesses and visit a variety of Latino/a/x vendors.

Activities | 11 am–3 pm
• Día de los Muertos Reflection Activity: Take a moment to reflect on a memory and write a message to someone you'd like to honor for Dia de los Muertos.
• Calavera Masks Activity: Color your own calavera (skull) mask for Día de los Muertos. Great for kids!

Timed Programs
• 11:30 am | Storytime: Huesos: Join our friends from Lil' Libros as they lead a bilingual storytime on the book Huesos. Great for kids!
• 12:30–2:30 pm | Musical Performance: Mariachi Las Catrinas: Enjoy a Día de los Muertos musical performance with special guests Mariachi Las Catrinas.

Tickets are free with paid museum admission and to members. Grab your tickets at https://nhm.org/calendar/dia-de-los-muertos.

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