Day of the Dead Celebration

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Dates:	Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Saturday, November 1, 2025
Hours:	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$ see below
Category:	Arts & Culture

Special In-Person Event

Day of the Dead Celebration

Saturday, November 1, 1:00–4:00 pm Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge

Learn more about this joyful holiday, a national symbol of Mexico.

*enjoy craft activities
*personalize a sugar skull (extra fee)
*watch a concert of mariachi music with folk dancing at 1:30
*savor traditional pan de muerto (extra fee)
*write a message to departed loved ones for the museum altar
*purchase alebrijes, Oaxacan wood carvings
*hot chocolate and beverages available for purchase
*free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage

See website for full details and schedule.

Regular museum admission rates apply.

Activities are free except where noted.

COST

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Youth under 3: Free; Youth ages 3–18: $10.00; Non-Harvard students with I.D.: $10.00; Harvard ID Holders: Free +1 guest; Seniors (65+): $13.00; Adults: $15.00

WEBSITE

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hmsc.harvard.edu/calendar_event/day-of-the-dead-celebration/

LOCATION

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11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138 map