Join us in celebrating Día de los Muertos at the California Museum on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm! This annual fiesta marks the grand opening of our upcoming temporary exhibit, “Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025,” celebrating the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones through calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), altares de muertos (altars of the dead), and ofrendas (offerings).

Featuring:

• Grand opening of the new exhibit “Recuerdos Ilustrados: Día de los Muertos 2025”

• Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers performance and ceremonial blessing

• Live music by 10-piece salsa band Conjunto Liberación

• Sugar skull workshops (advance registration required*)

• Food, drinks, and snacks for sale by MAYAHUEL

• Hands-on activities & face painting for kids

• Mercado de los Muertos featuring pop up shops

• and so much more!

Secure your spot for the California Museum’s biggest event of the year at https://Fiesta25.eventbrite.com/?aff=calendar!

*NOTE: You must have an admission ticket to redeem add-on purchases like food, drinks, and sugar skull workshops.

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