Museum Night in October 2026 is almost here!
This Wednesday, the 28th, Mexico City will stay up late, as our museums will offer a one-of-a-kind nighttime program.
As it does every year, the October edition is one of the most eagerly anticipated, as participating venues will celebrate the Day of the Dead with activities that include offerings, catrinas, and a touch of mystery.
Plan your route!
Riding with Your Little Skull
Dust off your bike and put on your best skull costume to join this nighttime bike ride through historic sites. The route will start at the Monument to the Revolution, pass through the Zócalo plaza (where there will be a stop for a group photo), and conclude with a visit to the Palace of the School of Medicine.
As a bonus, there will be a prize for the best costume! The essential requirements are: bring your own bike in good condition, a helmet, water, and come in costume. Space is strictly limited to 70 people (advance registration is required at lys.rodadasmatutinas@gmail.com).
Palacio de Minería (in collaboration with the School of Engineering and the Teatro Fénix Novohispano)
Directed by Francisco Hernández, “Tolsá Among Us” will take place—a moving tribute to commemorate the 210th anniversary of the death of the renowned architect and sculptor Manuel Tolsá.
The evening will begin with a Mass at the Church of Santa Vera Cruz, followed by a requiem and a procession heading to the Manuel Tolsá Museum. Space is limited to 200 people.
The Perfume Museum is preparing a special event where memories and scents intertwine to honor those who are no longer with us. The day begins with the unveiling of the offering “For Those Who Live On in Our Olfactory Memory,” accompanied by a performance by the Mujeres Insurrectas collective.
For a more interactive experience, sign up for the “Witches’ Potions” alchemy workshop and create your own potion, or take part in the scent tasting that explores the mysterious connection between perfumes and death. Plus, if you come in costume, you can compete for the top three spots in the evening’s contest.
Simi House Museum
Get ready for a night of mystery with the “Simi Inmortal: Vampire Gala” experience. The event will feature the “Grand Vampire Ball” on an elegant dance floor with a DJ, tarot card readings, the “Letters for Eternity” activity on the main staircase, themed photos in the “Crimson Chamber,” karaoke, and the visual and musical immersion “Dark Room” at Simiplaneta.
Remember that the maximum capacity is 350 people per hour, and we suggest following the dress code: “Dark Glam / Vampire Gala” (black, wine red, capes, lace).
Chocolate Museum, MUCHO
The Chocolate Museum awaits you with an evening full of “stories, flavors, and knowledge, French-style” to inaugurate the exhibition Chocolat/e: Mexico-France: 200 Years of Taste.
The program includes delicious chocolate tastings (at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.; limited to 35 people per time slot) and a traditional metate chocolate workshop (at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; limited to 14 people per time slot).
Plus, you can enjoy a swing & jazz concert by “The Jazzmin Cats” at 7:30 p.m. (limited to 35 people) and guided tours scheduled for 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. (limited to 25 people per group). Reservations can be made by emailing: educacion@mucho.org.mx.
Casa Universitaria del Libro, CASUL
CASUL Film Club invites you to a special screening of the acclaimed film *The Shape of Water*, directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Since admission is free and no registration is required, we suggest arriving early, as space is limited to just 40 people. For more information, call 55 55 25 05 50, ext. 103 and 104, or email actividades.casul@gmail.com.
Tezozómoc Museum
Under the theme “Light of the Souls: Science and Tradition for the Whole Family,” the museum offers a rich lineup of events. Highlights include the talk on “Who Decides What Counts as Knowledge?” (5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; 78-person capacity in the auditorium), the group activity “Offering of Curiosity” (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.), and the workshop to mold a “Little Skull Charm” out of clay to hang (5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; 20-person capacity per session).
You can also learn how to make papel picado (5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; for adults only), join the “La Flor de muerto?” tour (6:00 p.m.; limited to 30 people), or make your own hologram box with acetate at the “Fantasmas de Pepper” workshop (6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; limited to 25 people).
Tlatelolco Archaeological Zone
Explore Tlatelolco’s past with a mystical program. It all begins at 5:00 p.m. with the sgraffito workshop “Niveles al Mictlán” (limited to 20 participants). At 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., there will be guided tours of the archaeological site (limited to 30 people per group).
At 6:00 p.m., the pre-Hispanic dances by Calpulli Tlahuilocan will begin at the Tecpan Museum (capacity: 70 people), followed by the unveiling of their Day of the Dead altar in the same space. To wrap things up, at 7:00 p.m., the exhibition *Los niveles del Mictlán* by Mi Corazón Mexica and Aarón Quiahuitl will open at the Mexico-Tlatelolco Interpretation Center (capacity: 70 people).
Museum of the Inquisition
The spookiest museum challenges you to experience an immersive, multidisciplinary show this Day of the Dead season with “Gods of the Underworld: Deities of Our Past.”
It’s a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at ancient myths. Capacity is limited to just 40 people per performance, so advance reservations are required via WhatsApp message to 56 4643 6259 or 55 6198 1223.
Postal Palace
This venue will host the concert “Xantolo: A Tradition That Never Dies in the Huasteca,” performed by Mexico City’s Official Pixcuhuil Troupe, which will fill this iconic palace with celebration and joy.
Space is limited to 150 people, and advance registration is required,
