Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Jackie Robinson Museum

Mon Jan 15, 2024
12:00pm to 3:00pm ET
Age: 6-13
Price: Free with admission
Location:
Jackie Robinson Museum
866-454-3772
75 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10013
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Honor the legacy of Dr. King and the fight for Civil Rights at the Jackie Robinson Museum, where you can learn about Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s close friendship and their collaboration during landmark campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement. 

Event Highlights

  • Join a guided museum tour showcasing stories and artifacts representing Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s collaboration, at 12pm and 2pm
  • Tune into the Music of the Civil Rights Movement Interactive Workshop to learn about the significance of key songs and musical styles to the Robinson family and the Movement (ongoing, 12-3pm)
  • Speak Out! through hands-on craft activities for all ages (ongoing, 12-3pm)
  • Win prizes at the trivia game and museum scavenger hunt  (ongoing, 12-3pm)

Jackie Robinson Museum

The Jackie Robinson Museum celebrates the enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson, one of the most important Americans of the 20th century, chronicling his trailblazing achievements against the backdrop of United States history. Invoking Robinson’s role as a champion for racial, social, and economic equality, the Museum’s programming places an emphasis on dialogue around critical issues that continue to challenge society.  Look for interactive, hands-on programming for children, families, and school groups at this new must-see New York City Museum! read more
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