The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian offers three days of virtual programming in honor of Dia de los Muertos.

illumiNATIONS: Día de los Muertos Friday

•  Learn about monarchs from cultural and scientific experts, and enjoy the music of GRAMMY-winning East L.A. band Queztal.
• Hear from sculptor and maskmaker Zarco Guerrero about the role masks play in Día de los Muertos celebrations and tour his studio in Mesa, AZ. 
• Visit the museum's Facebook page to see images of ofrendas from earlier Día de los Muertos festivals and to post messages in memory of your loved ones. 

The event is streamed live on the museum's YouTube and Facebook pages

6pm - 7pm Eastern, 5pm - 6pm Central, 3pm - 4pm Pacific

A Virtual Celebration of Día de los Muertos  Saturday & Sunday

• Day of the Dead: The Basics
• How to Make Paper Marigolds
• Celebrating the Rich Culinary Heritage of Día de los Muertos
• Remembering Your Loved Ones

2pm - 3pm Eastern, 1pm - 2pm Central, 11am - 12noon Pacific