The Day of the Dead is also an opportunity to discover stories from Mexican art. This year, the offering at the Anahuacalli Museum 2026 will be dedicated to Saturnino Herrán, a painter from Aguascalientes who is considered one of the pioneers of Mexican muralism.
The installation will be open to the public from October 28 to November 29, 2026, at this venue in Coyoacán, where the artist’s career and his connection to Diego Rivera will be commemorated through the figure of Coatlicue.
The exhibition will be curated by Karla Ninno and will continue a tradition the museum has celebrated since 1955.
Who was Saturnino Herrán, and why is an offering dedicated to him?
Saturnino Herrán was born in Aguascalientes in 1887, and although he died at the age of 31, he left a significant mark on Mexican painting.
His work depicted popular figures, traditions, and elements of indigenous cultures at a time when artists were beginning to explore new ways of representing national identity.
Herrán crossed paths with Diego Rivera during his training at the San Carlos Academy. Both shared an interest in Mexico’s cultural roots, although they developed different styles and career paths.
One of Herrán’s most representative works is *Nuestros dioses* (Our Gods), a pictorial project in which he explored the relationship between indigenous traditions and Christianity through the figures of Coatlicue and Christ.
Indeed, Coatlicue will be one of the central elements of the Anahuacalli tribute—a connection that highlights both artists’ interest in the pre-Hispanic past.
Dates and hours for visiting the Anahuacalli 2026 offering
The tribute will take place at the Anahuacalli Museum, a space conceived by Diego Rivera to house his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.
Its volcanic stone architecture and references to Mesoamerican cultures create an environment connected to the themes Herrán explored in his paintings.
In addition, the offering is part of a tradition at the museum that began in 1955, so it also represents an opportunity to learn about another facet of its history.
Here are the details to help you plan your visit:
- Dates: October 28 through November 29, 2026.
- Location: Anahuacalli Museum, Museo 150, San Pablo Tepetlapa, Coyoacán, Mexico City.
- Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (regular museum hours).
- Cost: standard admission of $130. Get your tickets here.
