Nevada State Museum gears up for Dia de los Muertos celebration tonight, Saturday
The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is gearing up for its 13th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, an all ages event with free admission to the entire museum!
The Altar Presentations will be held tonight, Nov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Traditional altars were created by local schools and community members including WNC, Carson High School, and more. Music and sweets will be offered.
Tomorrow, Nov. 2, a community celebration will be offered beginning at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. which will include all day free admission to the museum, sugar skull crafts, exhibits, folklore dancing, food trucks, music, and more.
This annual celebration of cultural heritage is presented by Western Nevada College, the Nevada State Museum, and the Carson City Cultural Commission.
For more information, stop by the Nevada State Museum located at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City or visit www.carsonnvmuseum.org/ddlm
Western Nevada College also hosts an annual Dia de los Muertos which occurred yesterday, Oct. 31, on campus. The Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican celebration, is hosted by the Latino Cohort and the Puente Parent Committee each year and offers traditional food, sugar skull face painting, education on traditions, and more.
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¡El Museo del Estado de Nevada en Carson City se está preparando para su 13a celebración anual del Día de los Muertos, un evento para todas las edades con entrada gratuita a todo el museo!
Las presentaciones del altar se llevarán a cabo esta noche, 1 de noviembre a partir de las 5 p.m. hasta las 7 p.m. .. Los altares tradicionales fueron creados por escuelas locales y miembros de la comunidad, incluyendo WNC, Carson High School y más. Se ofrecerán música y dulces.
Mañana, 2 de noviembre, se ofrecerá una celebración comunitaria a partir de las 10 a.m. hasta las 3 p.m. que incluirá entrada gratuita todo el día al museo, artesanías de calaveras de azúcar, exhibiciones, bailes folclóricos, camiones de comida, música y más.
Esta celebración anual del patrimonio cultural es presentada por Western Nevada College, el Museo del Estado de Nevada y la Comisión Cultural de Carson City.
Para obtener más información, pase por el Museo del Estado de Nevada ubicado en 600 N. Carson Street en Carson City o visite www.carsonnvmuseum.org
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