Tucson Presidio Museum

Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas

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Hearts That Purr’s ofrenda

Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas on Display

Saturday, October 25-Sunday, November 7
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 will host several ofrendas (altars) honoring these groups/individuals that have passed including veterans, Presidio Museum Friends & Family, and pets.

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

City High’s ofrenda
Community participants are invited to create ofrendas for the exhibit. The deadline to turn in the application is Friday, Oct. 10.
Information / offrendas