For the 36th year, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and local community groups. Día de los Muertos inspired art activities for all ages will be offered in the Art Learning Lab.

This two-week celebration will include:

• Free Art Activities & Altars on Display in the Park Lobby & Art Learning Lab
• Altars on display in the Galleries (general Museum admission required)

General Admission fees:

Free SBMA Members

Free SB County Students & Teachers*

Free with Museum Admission Non-Members

*Santa Barbara County students (K – college) with current ID/proof of local residency free Santa Barbara County teachers (K – 12th grade) with current ID free.

Generous support for the 2025 Día de los Muertos Free Family Day is provided by the Hazen Family Foundation.