Children’s Museum Houston will be magically transformed into a colorful, beautiful and bountiful Land of the Dead, bursting with incredible offerings of Mariachi, “sugar skulls” and marigolds in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).  El Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life!  It’s a time when families keep the memory of loved ones alive by remembering their essence in a beautifully decorated “ofrenda.”  This offering, replete of bread, fruit, and flowers, is believed to be enjoyed by the departed as they pay a holiday visit home!  

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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Dia de los Muertos Workshops

What is Dia de los Muertos?

What is an Ofrenda?

Calavera Face Painting

When: At the top of every hour from 10 am to 2 pm in Alexander Art Academy

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Intempo Dance: Enjoy these Dia de los Muertos inspired dance performances!

When: At 11 am and 12:30 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Alabrijes: Come join us and make your very own Mexican folk art sculptures

When: TBD in Yalalag

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Q-Tip  Skeletons: Create a q-tip craft to celebrate Dia de los Muertos while exploring the human skeletal system and its intricate structure.

When: From 9 am to 5 pm in the Maker Annex

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Skull Masks: Design and decorate colorful sugar skull masks in our maker space.

When: From 9 am to 12:30 pm in Yalalag

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Calavera Puppets: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos as you create and personalize your own Catrina puppet using symbols that are important to you.

When: From 9 am to 12:30 pm in Yalalag

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