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A boy and a skeleton, both holding guitars, stand on a glowing orange bridge, with a vibrant city and festive characters in the background. The scene is colorful and lively, inspired by Día de los Muertos.

Family Activities / Live Performances

Coco (2017) Screening and Dia de los Muertos Crafts: Family Fun Day

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Autry Museum in Griffith Park

Appropriate For:
Families
Admission:
Regular museum admission rates apply. Free for Autry members.
RSVP/Reservations:
Advance registration required.

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Join us for a day of family fun! 

Enjoy a screening of Disney/Pixar’s Coco (2017) in the Family Play Space, learn about Día de los Muertos observances from Autry staff, engage in family craft activities, and embark on an in-gallery scavenger hunt. 

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Crafts and scavenger hunt 
11:15 a.m.Dia de los Muertos talk with Esperanza Sanchez, Associate Curator at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and Autry Visitor Experience Associate 
11:30 a.m.Screening of Coco (2017) (1 hour and 45 minutes) 

Film Summary 

In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure, aspiring young musician Miguel embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector becomes an unexpected friend and helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions. 

About the Speaker 

Esperanza Sanchez is an award-winning curator, public historian, and educator with a passion for bringing history to life through art and culture. Esperanza serves as Vice President for Museum Educators of Southern California (MESC), focusing on fostering museum education and community engagement. She is excited to share her love of culture and history with families through this fun and interactive arts and crafts experience inspired by the movie Coco!

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.

MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.