Dia de Muertos

Day of the Dead Exhibit (Read More)

Photo of a skeleton sculpture. Various sculpted plants grow from the skeleton, including flowers and a cactus. A lizard its on the skeleton's ribcage, and a spider sits on its head.
Visitors will be able to celebrate the Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos at El Museo Latino beginning October 11, through November 15, 2025. Combining elements from indigenous Aztec and Christian traditions, the Day of the Dead remembers departed loved ones through the “ofrenda” (offering) that may include flowers, candles, incense, candy, favorite foods, and special bread called “Pan de Muertos”. Museum hours are Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. General admission is $5, with discounts for students and seniors. Museum members, children under 5, and active military receive free admission. Public Tours 10/18 - English 1:15 p.m. Gallery Talk 10/25 -  1:15 p.m. Sarah Banderas Martinez “Tradition of Day of the Dead” Workshops 11/01 - Skull Painting - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11/08 - Skull Painting - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required. Call 402-731-1137 or email [email protected] Public Tours 11/08 – Spanish - 1:15 p.m.

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Tradition of Day of the Dead (Read More)

Photo of a skeleton sculpture. Various sculpted plants grow from the skeleton, including flowers and a cactus. A lizard its on the skeleton's ribcage, and a spider sits on its head.
In a public lecture, Sarah Banderas Martinez will explore the history, traditions, and culture of Day of the Dead / Dia de Muertos. Sarah Banderas Martinez is a Doctoral candidate in the Department of Modern Language & Literature at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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