Preview our Dia de los Muertos Fiesta, sugar skull workshops & more!

September 2024 E-News • View as Webpage

Our 11th annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta is just around the corner!

Join us on Saturday, October 12 for a night of festivities and fun for the whole family:

Grand opening of new exhibit Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024
Live music by Maya Latin Roots
Performance by Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers
Food & drinks by Mayahuel
Craft activities
and much more!

Don't wait to get your tickets- this event always sells out!

Tickets & Details

Tap below to preview the festivities!

VIP Terrace tickets are SOLD OUT!

But don't worry- for a limited time,* VIP tickets are exclusively available to new and current members of the Museum!

Not a member yet? For as little as $50, you can become a California Museum member now and receive:

Free Fiesta Admission and VIP Terrace Access: In VIP, you can view the festivities from the courtyard terrace, stop by the exclusive terrace bar and taco station by Mayahuel, access indoor dining seating, and experience shorter lines! *While supplies last
A Year of Perks: Enjoy free Museum admission, early access to special events, member discounts and more.

Current members: Be sure to claim your free entrance & VIP tickets soon by emailing membership@californiamuseum.org as there are limited quantities.

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Decorate a sugar skull with Rob-O!

Learn how to design and decorate “calaveras de azúcar” (sugar skulls) for Día de los Muertos in one of two workshops led by Rob-O of I Love Sugar Skulls on Sunday, October 13!

$25 workshop fee includes pre-made sugar skull, royal icing and assorted decorations, personalized instruction by Rob-O, plus admission to all current Museum exhibits including Arte de Inspiración: Dia de los Muertos 2024.

Reserve Your Spot

Please note that these sugar skull workshops are separate from those offered at the Dia de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, October 12.

Will you help us provide more field trip scholarships to Title I schools?

Each year, the Kim Traversi Education Fund provides scholarships for California Title I classes to participate in the California Missions field trip program.

With the start of the school year, we've had an influx of scholarship requests. Donations to the Kim Traversi Education Fund in any amount will help us welcome more Title I classes this fall. Thank you for your support!

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Special Offers & Access Programs

Now offering a military discount!

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering a 20% discount on admission for both active and retired military members. Requires military ID or DD214 for proof of service.