Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas on Display

Saturday, October 25-Sunday, November 9
Included with admission

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.

The Presidio Museum ofrendas:
Veterans, Presidio Museum Friends & Family, and Pets.

Community ofrendas will include:
Hearts That Purr
Sky Island Alliance
City High
Los Descendientes
Thrift Store Ancestors 
Old Souls
Cholla Afterlife


The public is welcome to leave mementos on these altars, but please understand the items will not be returned.