A Diverse and MultiCultural Event
Save the date for Community Day: Día de los Muertos, a full day of live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, and an eclectic mix of artmaking experiences. Join us as we collaborate with local artists, partners, and organizations for a diverse and multicultural celebration!
Museum admission is free all day, 11am–6pm.
Register for tickets in advance to ensure a fast check-in at the admissions desk.
Activities
- Calavera de Azúcar decorating: Sugar skulls decorated with brightly colored frosting are often used to decorate ofrendas, or altars, celebrating those we have lost. Make your own with us.
- Calavera Portraits: A contemporary twist on traditional motifs, we will be using unique painting techniques to create layered artwork.
- Ojos de Dios: A beautiful and meditative weaving using traditional techniques.
PERFORMANCES
- 12pm: Lincoln High Mariachi
DISPLAY
- Ofrenda by artist Lissa Jones, a lifelong resident of Northern California, born in San Francisco and raised in San José in a multicultural family. Artistically influenced by creative opportunities, travel, and academic studies, her work is a fusion of everyday life with cultural ritual.
Accessibility
The wheelchair ramp is located on the far right of the building's façade (past the end of the large red banner with the Museum’s logo).
Preview the ramp using Google Map's Street View.
The Museum is also wheelchair accessible inside with an elevator connect all three floors. For more information on accessibility for your visit, go to sjmusart.org/accessibility.