MLK Day Celebration at Children's Museum

Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy.

Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy during this 24th annual celebration.

Special Events include: 

• Ebony Opera Guild: Uplift your spirits with African American spirituals.
• Caryakid Award: Museum’s highest honor to be given to former president and CEO of Houston Area Urban League (HAUL).  
• Gardere Oratory Speech Recital: Listen to inspiring, triumphant words by this year’s winner.
• Peace March Led by Kid’s Committee:  Exercise your right in celebration of Civil Rights.
• “I Have a Dream Speech”: Orator Steve Scott will recite the speech that changed history.
• Dr. Kiana Day:  TSU assistant music professor will perform inspirational selections to win the day.
• Providence Jazz Ensemble:  Dance to the beat of this high-energy band.

Ongoing activities:   

• Dream Clouds:  Share your dreams for changing the world at Junktion.
• Peace Doves:  Make a world symbol of peace at Junktion.
• Star Promise:  Take the pledge to be kind and fair at Junktion.