Join SAAM in person for an enchanting celebration of Día de los Muertos, featuring a day of spectacular live performances, crafts, and more. Saturday, October 28, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A Vibrant Tradition Unlike Any Other

Día de los Muertos Family Day
Saturday, October 28, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Smithsonian American Art Museum
8th and G Streets NW
Kogod Courtyard
Free | Registration encouraged

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Smithsonian American Art Museum! Bring the whole family to see exciting live performances, including traditional Mexican folk dance by Ballet Folklorico Mi Herencia Mexicana, an exhilarating mariachi performance by Mariachi Aguila DC, and a showcase of different Latin American music genres and dances with Sol y Rumba.

Attendees ages 12 and younger can enjoy face painting and Día de los Muertos-themed crafts throughout the day. Visitors of all ages can have fun exploring the museum’s stunning exhibition, Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea in a Día de los Muertos scavenger hunt.

Can’t Make it to the Museum?

Enjoy online crafts, coloring pages, videos, and more on our Día de los Muertos Family Zone. Learn how families create ofrendas to honor their departed loved ones and join in the celebration by making your own holiday decorations.

The Smithsonian American Art Museum is able to create and share experiences like these thanks to funding from generous supporters like you.

Thank you for ensuring that American art is available to all.

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Image Credit: Norwood Photography