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CultureFest! Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival

October 27, 2018 1:00 pm

Penn Museum

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The Penn Museum’s popular annual World Cultures series returns this year, with a new name and a fun new twist. Each CultureFest! features an eclectic mix of activities, including performance, art-making, storytelling, tours, demonstrations, workshops, film screenings, and more! New this year is an evening social experience. The Museum celebrates Día de los Muertos honoring departed ones through music, dance, and art. The centerpiece of the afternoon is a traditional ofrenda (altar) created for the celebration. After 5:00 pm, the festival continues outdoors with entertainment, cash bar, dancing, and more!

Family-friendly activities (1:00 – 5:00 pm) are free with Museum admission (and free to Members). Evening festival activities (5:00 – 8:00 pm) are $15; $10, Members.

 

3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

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