Tucson Presidio Museum
Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas
Hearts that purr
Thrift Store Ancestors
pets
City high school
Día de los Muertos at the Presidio Museum
Community Ofrenda Exhibition
Friday, October 23 – Sunday, November 8
Be Part of the Exhibition!
Community participants are invited to create ofrendas for the exhibition. The deadline to turn in the application is Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Ofrenda Opening Reception with Tucson-Mexico Sister Cities
Friday, October 23, 5 pm – 8 pm
$10 members / $13 non-members
Register Here
Join us for a sneak peek of the Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition and stay for a lecture by Dr. Luis Coronado Guel on the traditions and symbolism of Día de los Muertos.
Dia de los Muertos
Originating in central southern Mexico, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration welcoming back the dead, who visit with friends and family during the holiday. Celebrants believe that at midnight on Oct. 31, the souls of deceased children come to visit with their families. They stay through November 1. The souls of deceased adults visit on November 2. Altars are set up to welcome the deceased with their favorite foods, games, photos of the deceased and other favorites.
Ofrenda Exhibition
Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 8
The Presidio Museum will have several ofrendas (altars) on display for the public to enjoy. Public ofrendas will honor veterans, pets, and friends and family of the Tucson Presidio Trust.
Private ofrendas will be built by Hearts That Purr, Tucson Mexico Sister Cities, Sky Island Alliance, and the Avalos/Dennis family.
