Museum of the Dead
Visitors can explore the museum galleries, enjoy an organ concert in the Fountain Court, and participate in tarot card readings or ghost tours. The event features a screening of the movie Scream, arts and crafts, and dancing to a live DJ in the Vanden Brul Pavilion. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, cocktails, photo ops, and a costume contest with prizes.
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Tickets
$30 general-admission tickets; $60 VIP tickets. General tickets have a $10 discount through October 1, applied at checkout. VIP includes Scream-tastic swag, VIP lounge entry with a dedicated bar, a discounted food-truck ticket, a complimentary drink, and a VIP photo op. There is no additional cost to reserve a tarot reading or ghost tour spot.
Hours
Event: 8:00–11:00 pm; VIP hour: 7:00–8:00 pm; food trucks: 7:00–11:00 pm; galleries: 8:00–10:00 pm; tarot card reading: 8:15–9:45 pm; organ concert: 8:30–10:00 pm; party: 8:00–11:00 pm; arts and crafts: 8:00–10:00 pm; movie, live DJ, dancing, and photo op: 8:00–11:00 pm; costume contest winners announced: 10:00 pm.
Ages
21+
Neighborhood
Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA)
Food & Drink
Food trucks are on site, and the event features cocktails; VIP tickets include a complimentary drink and access to a lounge with a dedicated bar.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available in the museum parking lots and on the grass, first-come, first-served. The page recommends checking other free parking in the Neighborhood of the Arts in case the museum lots are full. Wheelchair access is through the Main Entrance; otherwise, guests enter through Cutler Union.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access is available via MAG’s Main Entrance, where Security will direct guests to check-in.
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Tips & Advice
- Tickets are not sold at the door and must be purchased in advance.
- Reserve time slots for tarot card readings and ghost tours early using the links in your ticket confirmation email.
- Costume weapons, backpacks, and water bottles are prohibited, and certain bulky or messy props must be checked before entering the galleries.
Special Events & Promotions
- VIP hour runs from 7:00–8:00 pm.
- General tickets have a $10 discount through October 1, applied at checkout.
- Tarot readings and ghost tours require advance time-slot registration; space is limited, with no extra charge to reserve.
- VIP tickets include a discounted food-truck ticket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age requirement for the event?
The event is strictly 21 and older, and all attendees must show proof of identification at check-in.
How does the costume contest work?
Staff members distribute qualification cards to standout costumes throughout the evening, and cardholders gather at 9:50 pm for the 10:00 pm winner announcements.
What props must be checked before entering the art galleries?
Swords, sabers, wings, spider legs, broomsticks, potions, feathers, and sticky, slimy, wet, or glittery substances must be checked to protect the collection.
Where can visitors park?
Free parking is available on-site in museum lots and on the grass on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional free neighborhood parking nearby.
What perks are included with a VIP ticket?
VIP tickets include exclusive event swag, access to a private lounge with a dedicated bar, a complimentary drink, a food truck discount, a photo op, and early registration for tarot readings and ghost tours.
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