A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico This colorful bilingual exhibition examines the complex and rich histories of honoring the dead in ancient Mesoamerica, the labor of love involved in today's diverse rituals, and the spiritual importance of this holiday in rural Mexico. Featuring exquisite color photographs, this exhibition focuses on the lives of villagers as they prepare centuries-old recipes, scatter marigolds to guide the dead home, and celebrate this annual event. "[Day of the Dead] shows how, in a way, people live forever in our hearts." - Carlos Arango, Chicago Tribune This exhibition was developed by The Field Museum in collaboration with Mars, Incorporated. Contents: 26 framed color photographs, 12 content panels, 1 title panel, 26 labels on disk. Gallery Requirements: At least 100 linear ft. (30 m.); light levels adjustable to 5 - 10 foot candles; gallery attendant or circulating guard required. Audience: Families and adults Learn More: Fact Sheet (PDF, 1.4 mb) Day of the Dead Article #1 (PDF, 4.5 mb) Day of the Dead Article #2 (PDF, 3.1 mb) Tour Schedule Related Images To view a larger image, click on a thumbnail. For more information, please contact: Gretchen Baker Traveling Exhibitions Manager The Field Museum 001- 312-665-7370 Amy Bornkamp Traveling Exhibitions Manager The Field Museum 001-312-665-7332 More Traveling Exhibitions: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters A T. rex Named Sue Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age Atlantis Biomechanics Chocolate 50 Years of Powwow Transforming Tradition: Pottery from Mata Ortíz George Washington Carver A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico Traveling Exhibits Home