“One of the most fortunate things which has happened to me was that of being Spanish…” – Salvador Dalí
Hispanic Heritage Month at The Dalí
The Dalí Museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant lineup of music, film, poetry, flavor and more, honoring the creativity, cultures and traditions of the Hispanic world.
From Sep 15 through Oct 15, discover Hispanic artists and voices while celebrating the Spanish heritage of Salvador Dalí, whose Catalonian roots and lifelong connection to Spain shaped his art, identity and imagination.
Throughout the month, enjoy specialty programming spotlighting Hispanic artists, voices and traditions, from live music and film screenings to poetry readings, wine tastings and more. Sip, listen, watch and explore as each experience reveals a different facet of Hispanic creativity and culture.
Join us for a single event or return throughout the month to discover something new. View the full lineup of Hispanic Heritage Month programming below.
Explore The galleries in Spanish
Experience Salvador Dalí’s art in Spanish with guided gallery tours offered on Saturdays at 1pm, or explore at your own pace with Spanish-language tours available through the free Dalí Museum mobile guide.
Hispanic Heritage Month Programming
- Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event (Sep 17) — Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a live performance of traditional Puerto Rican Bomba music, singing and dance. Plus, enjoy special Catalan-inspired offerings from Café Gala, along with a featured beverage highlighting the rich flavors and cultures of Hispanic heritage. Access is free and open to the public.
- South of the Equator Wine Tasting (Sep 24) — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a guided wine tasting of six wines from the celebrated regions of Chile and Argentina.
- Film Screening: El ángel exterminador (Oct 1) — Join us for a special screening and discussion of El ángel exterminador (The Exterminating Angel, 1962), Luis Buñuel’s acclaimed surrealist masterpiece.
- Poetry at The Dalí (Oct 8) — Experience an inspiring evening of live poetry at The Dalí as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with featured poets Virgil Suárez and Carolina Hospital.
- Performance: Latin Jazz (Oct 15) — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live Latin jazz music featuring Fernando Cruz.
the surreal surprise raffle
No celebration at The Dalí is complete without a touch of the unexpected. At each Hispanic Heritage Month event, every attendee will be entered into a special raffle, with one lucky guest taking home a prize at the end of the night.
more to explore at the Museum
- Themed Photo Opp — Capture the moment with a special Hispanic Heritage Month photo opportunity.
- Spanish Music — Enjoy Spanish music throughout the Museum on Thursday evenings.
- Hands-On Activities — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with hands-on activities for kids and families in the Education Room all month long.
- Café Gala Specials — Savor special offerings inspired by the flavors of Spain at Café Gala.
dali & spain
- Born in Figueres, Spain, Dalí drew lifelong inspiration from the landscapes and culture of his native Catalonia, particularly Cadaqués and Port Lligat.
- Dalí and Gala made their home in Port Lligat, where Dalí lived and worked for decades. Visitors can glimpse their life there through The Faces of Marriage, a special presentation currently on view in the permanent collection featuring photographs of the couple in their Spanish home.
- Visitors can find a piece of Spain right here in St. Pete when they visit the Museum’s Avant-garden. A stone from Cadaqués, Spain, was gifted by the town’s mayor and people, providing a physical connection to the landscape that helped shape Dalí’s imagination.
