Día de los Muertos altars honor loved ones at Coachella Valley History Museum

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley History Museum is honoring Día de los Muertos with colorful altars celebrating the lives and memories of loved ones who have passed away.

The traditional displays, known as ofrendas, feature meaningful items that help families remember loved ones while sharing Mexican cultural traditions with future generations.

The museum will have altars on display November 1 through November 15. Visitors can view the displays Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum will also host its 14th annual Día de los Muertos Dinner Celebration and Fundraiser on Friday, November 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Coachella Valley History Museum is located at 82616 Miles Avenue in Indio.