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Children’s Museum Houston

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 – Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

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SPECIAL EVENT $5 GENERAL ADMISSION

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.”  Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during our 23rd MLK Day Annual CelebrationSing African American spirituals.  Listen to uplifting, winning words by Gardere’s oratory speech winner.  March down Kid’s Hall in celebration of civil rights during our peace rally.   Listen to “I Have a Dream,” the speech that changed the course of history.

SPECIAL EVENTS: (Beginning at Noon in the Brown Auditorium)

  • Ebony Opera Guild: Uplift your spirits with African American spirituals.
  • Gardere Oratory Speech Recital: Listen to inspiring, triumphant words by this year’s winner at Brown Auditorium.
  • Peace March Led by Kid's Committee: Exercise your right in celebration of Civil Rights.
    • ​Event time and location: 12:30 p.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove
  • “I Have a Dream Speech”: Listen in awe as orator Steve Scott will recite the speech that changed history at Kids' Hall Alcove.
  • Talented 20: Get into the grove and get moving to the inspirational sounds of this choir at Kids' Hall Alcove.
  • Baby Sonic Boom: March to the beat of this high-energy kid drumline at Kids' Hall Alcove.
    • ​Event time and location: 1 p.m. in Brown Auditorium.
  • March On! The Day My Brother Changed the World: Watch the movie chronicling Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in civil rights.
    • ​Event time and location: 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 p.m. in Brown Auditorium.

***Activities, events and times subject to change.  

HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Sunday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday.  
  • General Admission: $17 per person and $16 for seniors 65 years and older. FREE for children under one and Museum Members. Free Hours: FREE FAMILY NIGHT: Thursdays 5 pm - 8 pm.

Directions & Parking

  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Parking fees: 1 hour - $8, 2 hours - $9, 3+ hours - $10. Metered and street parking are available around the Children's Museum Houston.

Special Offers / Dining

The Children's Museum Houston's spacious eatery, Fresh Café, offers nutritious eats and treats for any time of day! Enjoy a healthy meal with savory salads, preservative-free sandwich bread and vegetarian options prepared daily – fresh off the grill!

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