 For the fifth consecutive year, Tacoma Art Museum partners with Centro Latino in celebrating Día de los Muertos. Observed in Mexico on November 1 and 2, this powerful, symbolic celebration honoring loved ones who have passed away combines ancient and New World traditions and folk customs. Día de los Muertos will be observed at Tacoma Art Museum beginning Saturday, October 17, with the installation of community altars and a large tapete and will conclude on Sunday, November 1, with a free community festival.
Sunday, November 1
12 - 5 pm
Everyone is welcome to a free community celebration featuring dance, music, art displays, and a procession. Check back in October for a full schedule of events. | | 
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School Tours
October 21 - 30
Our Día de los Muertos school tours offer curriculum connections for educators in Literacy, Social Studies and History. Learn about 2009-10 School Tour Themes or schedule your guided Día de los Muertos school tour.
Flickr
Share your pictures from Día de los Muertos via Tacoma Art Museum's Flickr group.
YouTube
Watch the tapete and ofrendas being installed in 2007.
Photos by Paul Wicks.
Community programming support provided by The Dan & Pat Nelson Family Foundation and The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
Support also provided by: