Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at the Children's Museum of Atlanta
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sat, Jan 13, 2024 - Mon, Jan 15, 2024
Location
Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
Details
| Celebrate MLK Day all weekend long at Children's Museum of Atlanta! Learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his message of hope and acceptance, and more with fun activities! |
| CMA On Stage Birthday Dance Party! + “My Uncle Martin’s Words for America” by Angela King + Birthday Parade + “I Have a Dream” performed by Markell Williams + “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Pena Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. |
| Art Studio Older kids can make their own watercolor copies of Boris Chaliapin’s famous portrait of Dr. King while they learn about the history of the painting. Younger guests will have a chance to color in “bubble letter” quotes. |
| Jane’s Innovation Station Inspired by photos of non-violent protesters on Edmund Pettus Bridge, these activities teach how bridges function while they practice building their very own bridges. |
| Science Bar Children will discover a different side of Martin Luther King Jr. as they learn about his effect on the environmental movement and find out tips and tricks to make recycling fun and easy. |
| Morph Gallery Guests can “follow in the footsteps” of King in an exhibit symbolizing his 39 years of life. Throughout the exhibit, there will be photo ops and stations, including building a collage of hopes for the future, writing cards for children in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals and creating their own “Dream Mobiles.” |
