Celebrate Día de Muertos with us on Thursday, November 19 from 11 am-12 pm at the Mexican Cultural Institute! Enjoy an afternoon rich in Mexican traditions, featuring live music, dancing, family-friendly activities, traditional pan de muerto, and warm Mexican hot chocolate. This year, the Mexican Cultural Institute has commissioned Mexican visual artist Martirene Alcántara to create its 2026 Ofrenda de Muertos.
Plan Your Visit & Arrival Time
To ensure a comfortable experience for all guests, visits to the ofrenda and murals are organized into 60-minute timed entry slots. For this 11:00 AM slot, please arrive promptly at 10:45 AM.
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Nearest metro: Columbia Heights
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