Tonight was the opening reception for the Missouri History Museum Dias de los Muertos Festival.  This Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28, you can visit the museum in beautiful Forest Park and participate in the celebration.  Music, food, dancing, altar displays and a procession are just a few of the offerings at the event.

My artwork in museum shop

Art will also be on display including this piece by me.  All month my artwork and others were offered for sale in the museum shop. This weekend they will be on display in the Grand Hall.  The reception this evening was a fun kick-off event for museum members and participating artists.

Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, traditionally takes place from the evening of October 31 through November 2.  The first day honors children who have passed and the second honors adults. It is a time to welcome the departed back by building altars filled with favorite foods and belongings.  It is a lovely tradition celebrating the ones we miss.  I hope you get a chance to visit the museum and this special event.

Festival altar detail

Festival altar detail