Día de los Muertos Altars
Visitors view vibrant community-created altars set up inside the museum's Welcome Pavilion honoring leaders who paved the way for a better future. The exhibition features a traditional three-tier altar with photos of honorees, offerings of traditional foods like mole and pan de muerto, and cleansing copal incense and candles. Displays are designed and submitted by schools, clubs, organizations, and businesses from around the Rio Grande Valley.
Sep 30 – Nov 1, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Exhibition admission is included with General Admission: ages 19–64 $9; children ages 3–17 $5; students 18+ with valid ID $5; seniors ages 65+ $5.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan your trip between Wednesday and Sunday, as the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Consider purchasing advance tickets online before arriving at the museum.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year, IMAS is partnering with organizations around the valley to create community altars.
- This year’s theme is “Awe-Inspiring Advocates,” honoring leaders who paved a way for a better future.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where inside the museum are the altars located?
The community altars are displayed inside the museum's Welcome Pavilion.
What is the theme for this year's altars?
The theme is “Awe-Inspiring Advocates,” honoring leaders who paved a way for a better future.
Do I need a separate ticket to see the altars?
No, exhibitions are included with general admission to the museum.
What items are included on the museum's three-tier altar?
The top tier displays photographs of honorees, the second tier holds offerings of favorite foods, sweets, and pan de muerto, and the third tier features a basin of water, a towel, salt, lit candles, and cleansing copal incense.
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