Día de los Muertos Celebration
This joyful celebration honors departed ancestors and loved ones through traditional Day of the Dead customs. Visitors can participate in sand painting with stencils, listen to cultural storytelling, and see giant skeleton puppets. The event also features a lively Calaveras procession led by Teatro Familia Aztlán, including a stop at Lupe, the museum's 14,000-year-old mammoth.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
Accessibility
Exhibit spaces are wheelchair accessible.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended for speedier entry.
- Strollers are only allowed for children who cannot walk, and wagons, bikes, and carts are prohibited.
- Bring a refillable personal water bottle to use at the museum's hydration stations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can visitors leave the museum and return later the same day?
Yes, you may leave the museum and return later in the day.
Can outside food and beverages be brought into the museum?
Families may bring light snacks and personal water bottles into the museum. Full meals can be purchased at the FoodShed cafe to eat at designated tables.
Are service animals allowed?
Designated service animals are allowed in the museum, but support animals are not permitted.
What should visitors do if they do not wish to be photographed?
If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded for marketing materials, ask the welcome desk for a wristband.
Where is the museum entrance located?
The front of the museum faces Discovery Meadow park, with the entrance located between two palm trees.
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