Free Museum Admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Durham Museum Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy
with Annual Community Free Day

On January 20th, The Durham Museum will open its doors with free admission from 10AM-4PM to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This day of reflection and community will feature a range of family-friendly activities and special guests.

Visitors can participate in a scavenger hunt to explore connections between the museum’s collection and Dr. King’s message, contribute to a community art project, view a screening of the award-winning PBS docuseries “Eyes on the Prize,” view screenings of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, enjoy book readings by local authors and connect with local community organizations on King’s impact.

This free community day is made possible with generous support by U.S. Bank.

Featured Activities and Community Partners:

• A reading of the children’s book “Your Bridge to History” by co-author Preston Love, Jr. at noon
• Live performance by Nelson Mandela Elementary Choir at 12:30PM
• Hands-on creative activity with the Joslyn Art Museum
• The Great Plains Black History Museum
• The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation
• Matt Holland, author of the book “Ahead of Their Time: The Story of the Omaha DePorres Club”
• Amy Forss, History Faculty at Metropolitan Community College and author of the children’s book “Newspapers & Butter Pecan Ice Cream: Mrs. Mildred Brown and the Omaha Star”

January 20th is also the opening day for the museum’s newest exhibition Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman. This multi-sensory exploration of President Lincoln’s legacy features tactile images that enhance the exhibition experience for all audiences, including those who are blind or visually impaired. The exhibition was developed by Tactile Images in collaboration with the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Getty Images, the National Federation of the Blind and the Alliance for Inclusive Design and Experiences (AIDE)

During the community free day, museum entry will be available on both the main and lower level.