Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos

Join us on opening night on Friday, September 25th, and be among the first to see Where Memory Lives: 40 Years of Día de Muertos. This year, as we reflect on four decades of collecting, preserving, and celebrating Mexican art and culture, the exhibition looks back through the Permanent Collection to trace the evolution of Day of the Dead and the museum itself. Just as Day of the Dead keeps the memories of loved ones alive, the museum preserves memory through art. This year's exhibition honors Dr. Gilberto Cárdenas (1947-2026), a scholar, pioneer of Chicano Studies, and a friend of the Museum. Gilberto believed in art's power to honor Mexican, Chicana/o, and Latinx histories and voices. His vision shaped our Permanent Collection, and his legacy endures through the art and memories we preserve. We look forward to seeing you.