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Home > Museum > Enjoy an evening’s exploration of mortality in Cambridge

Enjoy an evening’s exploration of mortality in Cambridge

By Caroline King - October 6, 2016Posted in : Classes & Workshops, Food & Drink, Museum, Science and Technology, TOP-STORY

Cam Lates - Days of the Dead - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Enjoy an evening of death and discovery

When: 28th October 2016, 7pm – 9pm

Where: The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing St, Cambridge CB2 3DZ

£: Tickets cost £10 (book in advance). Includes a free themed cocktail upon arrival, and Day of the Dead themed chocolate treats from Chocolat Chocolat

What is it?

Dias de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) takes place at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Friday 28th October.

Why not celebrate the 3,000 year old Mexican tradition of ‘Dias de los Muertos’, with music, a late night bar and galleries by twilight?

During the evening discover how different cultures deal with death by taking the Death Trail, discuss Bones and Burial with experts, and construct a Day of the Dead Altar with a drop-in crafts session.

More info: www.museums.cam.ac.uk/cam-lates

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