Discover a little more about the Day of the Dead at the Museo de Arte Popular. This venue in Mexico City has a small sample of the holiday. You’ll see catrinas, skulls, and more.
When we talk about important dates in Mexico, the Day of the Dead holds one of the top spots. Not only because the celebration is huge every year, but because it is a holiday deeply rooted in our culture.
Activities usually begin in October; however, this museum in Mexico City has a sample of what this holiday is and its relevance in popular art.
Discover the Day of the Dead exhibit at the Museo de Arte Popular
The exhibit is not that big but it has all the elements related to this holiday. You’ll see skulls, catrinas, and altars. Each of the pieces is made with different materials and techniques; so you’ll find cardboard objects and even clay.
It’s worth mentioning that the skulls are of different sizes, including some very small ones. This exhibition is located in room three called “Popular art and the sacred,” where you will not only see Day of the Dead pieces, but you will also discover more about the different beliefs and traditions that exist in the country.
There are everything from masks to nativity scenes and Judas statues. This room is permanent, so you can visit it whenever you want. The museum is located on the corner of Revillagigedo and Independencia, in the Centro neighborhood. General admission costs $60.
It opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Of course, that exhibition is not the only thing you will find in the venue. As its name suggests, everything is focused on displaying the enormous diversity of popular art in Mexico. You will even see the Huichol Beetle. On Sundays, admission is free.
Source: cdmxsecreta
