The Mexican Museum Dedication Ceremony | SF

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Mexican Museum is holding a Dedication Ceremony & Cornerstone Presentation event on Tuesday, July 19 from 10:30 a.m. till  11:30 a.m.

This history-making celebration marks the culmination of decades of work by hundreds of community and local government stakeholders to fulfill the reality of a new facility for The Mexican Museum in the Yerba Buena Gardens Art District at Jessie Square Plaza.

Reflecting The Mexican Museum’s unique artistry and cultural richness, the special celebration will include:

• Comments by local dignitaries and special guests.
• Appearances by Boxing World Champions, including Julio César Chávez, considered the greatest Mexican fighter of all time, who will sign and present 100 pairs of kid’s boxing gloves.
• Book signing by famed author Veronica Monterrubio, who will sign copies of her latest children’s book.
• Performance by world renowned, Oakland-born flautist Elena Durán, who is known as one of the most charismatic flute players on the international concert platform today.
• Colorful art demonstrations by Huichol Indian artists.

Construction of the 706 Mission Street Residential Tower & Mexican Museum is underway, including the rehabilitation of the Aronson Building by the museum’s partner, Millennium Partners.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.