dia de los Muertos folklife festival
Join us for our annual Dia de los Muertos Folklife Festival on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 from 2:00 PM -5:00 PM!
Visitors can enjoy market vendors, food, and live entertainment. The Community Altar Exhibit will be available to explore as well!
If you would like to participate as a vendor in this event or have any questions, call the museum at (956) 580-8646.
2026 Community altar exhibit
The Mission Historical Museum's 2026 Community Altar Exhibit will be available from October 6th - November 13th.
We invite you to explore altars created by community members in honor and remembrance of loved ones who have passed. Visitors may also honor their own loved ones by leaving a personalized note in the exhibit’s “Remember Me” Room.
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday - Friday (1:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Saturday, October 10th (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)
lecture series
We welcome the community to kick off this year's Lecture Series with us on Saturday, October 10th from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM with Ms. Rachael F. Brown of South Texas College!
Lecture Series Dates:
- Saturday, October 10th
- Saturday, November 14th
- Saturday, December 12th
- Saturday, January 9th
- Saturday, February 13th
- Saturday, March 13th
- Saturday, April 10th
This annual program takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month starting in October and ending in April. The lecture series features a local speaker, author, or professor with knowledge of topics of local history or culture. The program is free and open to the public. If you'd like to participate as a speaker please email clunderwood@missiontexas.us.
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Summer programs
SUMMER CRAFT DAYS
Every Wednesday in June & July, the Mission Historical Museum welcomes local families to our Summer Craft Days, where children and parents alike were invited to engage in hands-on, history-themed crafts celebrating our community's rich heritage.