Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this FREE family-friendly event. Enjoy a production of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights by Writers Theatre and a performance by the Chicago Chamber Choir, along with storytelling and crafts for kids that reflect Dr. King’s messages of peace and justice. Stay for award-winning storyteller Oba William King’s reenactment of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Cost: Commemorative Day activities are FREE with Museum admission. Museum admission is complimentary for Illinois residents on this day. No reservations needed. We look forward to seeing you!

Schedule of Events

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Kids’ crafts with artist Sue Romanelli

Designed for 5th Grade and below

2nd floor, Chicago Room South

10:30 a.m.

The MLK Project: Fight for Civil Rights

Produced by Writers Theatre

45-minute performance followed by post-show discussion

Recommended for 6th grade and up. All ages welcome.

1st floor, Rubloff Auditorium

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Kids for Peace

30-minute performance by storyteller Gwen Hilary and musician Enoch Williamson

Designed for Pre-K through 2nd Grade

2nd floor, Bank of America Gallery in Chicago: Crossroads of America

12:30 p.m.

Precious Lord: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

45-minute performance by the Chicago Chamber Choir

2nd floor, Chicago Room North

2:15 p.m.

“I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

Reenactment by Oba William King

Q&A session to follow

1st floor, Rubloff Auditorium

Please note: Event details, including performance times and room locations, are subject to change.

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