Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2021 - Detroit Institute Of Art
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 11/07/2021
In celebration of Dia de Muertos, the Detroit Institute of Arts, in partnership with Detroit's Mexican Consulate, invite you to explore a community exhibition of ofrenda altars. In Mexico, and other Latin American countries, the Day of the Dead is the time of the year to celebrate the lives of close relatives, friends or community members who have passed away.
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Objects important to lost loved ones, such as favorites foods, drinks, mementos and pictures, are collected and incorporated into elaborate displays that include pan de muerto (bread of the dead), sugar skulls, candles, flowers, papel picado (paper cutouts) and other decorations. Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos will be on view during regular museum hours and are included with general museum admission.
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Organization:
Detroit Institute Of ArtsLocation:
5200 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI, 48202United States
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Phone:
313.833.0260Contact name:
Christine Kloostra
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
11/07/2021
Time:
WED - FRI: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; SAT - SUN: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Price:
Free with general admission
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service