Join us on Saturday, October 24th, as we celebrate Día de los Muertos by transforming the Museum and its surroundings into a beautiful space to remember our departed loved ones. Experience the beauty of this beloved tradition through ofrendas created by community members, live music and performances, art activities, and a stunning illuminated ofrenda projected onto the Museum's exterior. Together, we will honor the memory of our departed loved ones.  

Please note: Ofrenda registration and photo uploads have closed.

Día de los Muertos Xicágo is free and open to the public and will take place rain or shine.

Check out the performance schedule below:

3:15 pm: Ballet Folklórico Back of the Yards
4:00 pm: Mariachi Ameca
5:00 pm: Jánne Moreno
6:00 pm: Ballet Folklórico de Chicago
6:45 pm: Quinto Imperio
7:35 pm: Collaborative Institute of Cultural Arts (CICA)

Know Before You Go:

Museum Entry: The last entry to the Museum to see an exhibition will be at 4:00 pm. If you plan to see our Día de Muertos exhibition, please allow ample time. Arriving or joining the line at 4:00 pm does not guarantee entry, as visitors must enter the galleries by that time.

Illuminated Ofrenda: If you submitted a photo for the illuminated ofrenda, you can access the schedule below. The photos in the illuminated ofrenda will be presented in alphabetical order by the last name of the person being remembered, starting at about 6:00 pm. If you plan to watch from home, the illuminated ofrenda projection will be livestreamed on our YouTube page and will be available only for the duration of the event. It will not be available for viewing after the stream ends. Please check back here or visit our social media pages on Saturday for the direct link.

Use Control+F to search for your submission by the last name of the person being remembered. The photograph you submitted will be displayed within the time frame listed. Each photo will be displayed for about ten seconds. We kindly remind you that the display times are estimates.

The photos in the illuminated ofrenda will be presented in alphabetical order by the last name of the person being remembered, starting at about 6:00 pm. QR codes for the schedule and printed lists will also be available during the event.

Transportation: This event is easily accessible via Chicago’s public transit system. Options include a ride on the CTA Pink Line train, using the Damen or 18th St. stops or take the #50 Damen Bus to 19th St. or the #9 Ashland Bus to 18th St.

Accessibility: The National Museum of Mexican Art is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all our visitors. Día de Muertos Xicágo will include: 

• ASL and SSL interpreters
• Cart Captioning in English and Spanish
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Assorted seating at the performance stage and throughout the field. Lawn chairs are welcome.