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Day of the Dead Family Festival

Horniman Museum and Gardens · LondonSat 31 October 2026
Stone museum building with clock tower surrounded by purple flowering plants and green stems under blue sky.
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Visitors of various ages explore a museum gallery displaying Asian artefacts, sculptures and textiles in illuminated display cases beneath a skylighted ceiling.
A translucent white jellyfish with trailing tentacles swimming in deep blue water.

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Sat 31 October 2026

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Daytime Day of the Dead festival at the Horniman with beautifully decorated activities for families.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens marks Día de Muertos with a daytime family festival, running with an expanded capacity so more people can take part. Guests journey through beautifully decorated festival activities inspired by the Day of the Dead tradition, making it a colourful outing for families over the Halloween weekend. This is the daytime version of the celebration, distinct from the museum's separate evening fiesta held the same day, so it suits those wanting a family-friendly visit rather than the after-dark event. Booking is available through the Horniman's website.

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