Member Exhibit Preview Event

CMON Members, be among the first to experience ¡Viva México!, CMON’s newest traveling exhibit, during this exclusive member-only preview event on Friday, September 18.

Explore the vibrant culture, traditions, music, food, and daily life of Mexico through hands-on activities and immersive experiences. From a colorful street market and artisan crafts to mariachi music, Spanish language discovery, and Día de los Muertos celebrations, this exhibit offers fun for the whole family while encouraging global awareness and cultural appreciation.

Enjoy exclusive early access before the exhibit opens to the public!

When: Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Where: 15080 Livingston Rd. Naples, FL 34109

*No ticket purchase required. Open to all active CMON Members. You may renew your membership at the Visitor Services Desk on the day of to attend!

¡Viva México!

Take a trip south of the border to a vibrant country where celebrated traditions combine with modern family life. Shop in a colorful street market and make artisan crafts. Go to school and learn about the country’s diverse geography and history, while discovering some new Spanish words. Dance to lively mariachi music in a beautiful gazebo, take a ride on a traditional boat, or trajinera, through age-old canals, and make tortillas in a home while exploring the delicious food of Mexico. This exhibit is filled with fun customs and joyful celebrations important to children in Mexico today, including Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

¡Viva México! is a nationally traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum that encourage global awareness and cultural appreciation through immersive experiences created in partnership with community advisory committees that provide guidance, advice and support throughout the exhibit development process.