September 18, 2012 > Mexican Heritage month celebrated in San Francisco Mexican Heritage month celebrated in San Francisco Submitted By Victoria Sanchez De Alba The Mexican Museum is gearing up for Hispanic Heritage month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, presenting the first of a series of Family Sunday programs on September 16, 2012. The events will be held at the museum and other designated spots in the San Francisco area. On Sunday, September 16th a free Family Sunday celebrating Mexican Independence Day will take place at the museum, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The day will be filled with gallery talks and hands-on art projects by local artist, Viva Paredes and independent curator, Tere Romo. All ages are welcome and visitors will be able to stroll through the gallery and view the museum's current special exhibitions on portraiture and contemporary art. Children will have the opportunity to create their own artworks. The Mexican Museum is open Wednesday - Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. FREE Admission. Mexican Independence Day celebration Sunday, Sept 16 12 noon - 3 p.m. Mexican Museum Fort Mason Center, Building D Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, San Francisco (415) 202-9700 http://www.mexicanmuseum.org