Visit the Museum for free this Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a meaningful exploration of Dr. King’s legacy and his connection to science, community, and Cleveland.
No ticket or registration required.
What to Expect
- 3D Movies: Enjoy screenings of award-winning 3D movie T. REX in Murch Auditorium.
- Hands-On Activities: Celebrate MLK day with a hands-on art adventure! Trace your hands and add them to our "world wreath," representing the role we all play in creating a world of unity.
- The Science of Skin Color: Learn how environmental factors led to variations in skin color.
- Winter Skies Planetarium Show: The long nights of winter have much to offer for backyard stargazers. Join us in the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium for a tour of the most iconic constellations gracing our skies this time of year. Museum astronomers will also highlight a major cosmic event set to take place in early March.
- Wildlife Talks: Discover the world of husbandry, training, and enrichment behind our rescued Ohio wildlife! Come meet one of our incredible animal ambassadors and learn what makes these animals so extraordinary. You'll also have opportunities to get better acquainted with the species in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank. You may even have a chance to observe feeding or animal enrichment in action!
- Jim and Josh Animal Encounter Jamboree: Join the Museum's Director of Wildlife, Jim Nemet, and Associate Director of Museum Experience, Josh Avsec, in Murch Auditorium for a high-energy program featuring a variety of our rescued ambassador animals. This presentation will highlight the husbandry, training, and enrichment that goes into caring for Ohio’s incredible wildlife!
See the full programming schedule here.
This day is an opportunity to connect with the Museum’s mission and envision how we can all work together to build a brighter future, inspired by Dr. King’s ideals. Don’t miss this special celebration of community, history, and hope.
