Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with these city events

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, or MLK Day, is Monday, January 15, and there are plenty of ways to get involved in the community and celebrate the history of civil rights in the U.S. Check out some of the public events happening at cultural institutions around the city.

Family Event | Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Chicago History Museum

Join the Chicago History Museum this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. for a family-friendly outing of musical performances, group discussions, and interactive activities. Admission is free for Illinois residents. Visit the Chicago History Museum’s website to reserve tickets and learn more information.

MLK Commemoration at The University of Chicago

TheUniversity of Chicago will host a commemoration ceremony honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 6 p.m. at the historic Rockefeller Chapel in Hyde Park, on January 30.

MLK Day at Chicago Children’s Museum

Celebrate the legacy of Doctor King with the Chicago Children’s Museum MLK Day celebration on January 15. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. families can enjoy art making, story telling, and other activities honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader.

Black Creativity Family Day at the Museum of Science and Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 15, with Black Creativity Family Day. The event will feature the opening of MSI’s newest show, the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition.This exhibit, which runs until April 21, showcases the work and achievements of Black and African American artists while encouraging creativity in young children of color.

Hyde Park Art Center: MLK DAY 2024: Yesterdays, Todays, and Tomorrows

Hyde Park Art Center will honor Martin Luther King on January 15, with its annual MLK Day event. MLK DAY 2024: Yesterdays, Todays, and Tomorrows will feature a full day of programming including storytelling, musical performances, art making activations, and more.