Día de Muertos

Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos – The Day of the Dead

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is certainly one of the greatest and most tradition-rich Mexican festivals and celebrates the connection between the living and the dead. Around All Saints' Day, colourful celebrations take place throughout Mexico to commemorate the deceased. The festivity with pre-Hispanic roots is one of the most important traditions of Mexico's living heritage and one of the oldest and strongest cultural expressions of Mexico's Indigenous communities. Ofrendas – colourful altars symbolising love and memories of those who have made their way to the underworld – are presented in various locations.

The Weltmuseum Wien, the Austrian Latin America Institute and the Gallery LichTraum present exhibitions, altars, and numerous workshops expressing the heart and soul of Día de Muertos in all its facets.

We cordially invite all visitors with a valid museum ticket to visit the Ofrenda designed by Stephany Rodríguez Cabañas from 28 October to 2 November and to commemorate the deceased and to keep their memory alive.

© Stephany Rodríguez Cabañas (photographer Yunier Cobas)

The Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is certainly one of the largest and most tradition-steeped Mexican festivals, which celebrates the connection between the living and the dead. Around All Saints Day, colourful celebrations commemorating the deceased take place throughout Mexico, which may seem unconventional in their gaiety.

Day of the Dead celebrations have pre-Hispanic roots and celebrate the memory of the dead with colourful offerings. It is one of the most important traditions of Mexico’s living heritage and one of the oldest and strongest cultural expressions of Mexico’s indigenous communities.