Dia de Muertos Celebration at The Nat

Come celebrate Dia de Muertos at The Nat! In partnership with the Mexican Consulate and the Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT), the Museum is hosting a four-day celebration. On all four days, visitors will be able to view the altar for extinct species (with interpretive talks offered at various times), enjoy Dia de Muertos coloring activities in the Atrium, and purchase pan de muerto and chocolate at The Flying Squirrel Cafe. 

On Saturday and Sunday, additional activities include storytelling with La Catrina, face painting, a dance performance by Ballet Folklórico Raíces of Rosa Parks Elementary, and more. Activities vary by day; check webpage for a detailed event schedule. 

Dia de Muertos activities are included with general admission, free for members, and free for visitors presenting an EBT, SNAP, or WIC card. The Nat is proud to participate in Museums for All.

Availability description

Thursday, November 1, 2018 - Sunday, November 4, 2018 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Date(s)
-
Age/Grade Level
Family
Cost Range
Free
Time of Day
Morning
Afternoon
Opportunity type
Out-of-school Programs
Area of Interest
Earth Science/Ecology
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
No
NGSS Aligned?
No
Location Address:
1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, California, 92101
Contact Name:
Karen Levyszpiro
Email:
klevyszpiro@sdnhm.org
Telephone:

Dia de Muertos Celebration at The Nat

Other learning opportunities from this partner

Digital Nature & Me Storytime

 San Diego Natural History Museum

For our youngest learners, enjoy a virtual reading of a natural history themed book and craft.

Date(s) and Times:

Available continuously online.

Online/Hybrid

See Details 

The Secret Society of Adultologists -Shiny Pretty Things

 San Diego Natural History Museum

An awesome night full of fun, music, craft beer, specialty cocktails, drag queens, crafts, and of course, natural history!

Date(s) and Times:

Friday, November 16, 7–10 PM

Evening

See Details 

Virtual Field Trip of Living Lab Exhibit

 San Diego Natural History Museum

Meet our region’s not-so-cuddly residents in Living Lab through this single video tour of the exhibition. (11:39)

Date(s) and Times:

This resource is available for free on our website at any time for asynchronous use.

Online/Hybrid

See Details 

Native Land, Native People

 San Diego Natural History Museum

This online, asynchronous lesson explores the deep connection the Kumeyaay People had with nature.

Date(s) and Times:

Continuously available online.

Online/Hybrid

See Details 

Learn more about providing an opportunity

Become a partner