MLK Day at Children’s Museum of Houston Combines Education, Fun

Today, HISD schools and most Houston private schools are closed in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Many parents also have the day off from work, making it a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with children.

The Children’s Museum of Houston’s MLK Day Celebration is a perfect opportunity to have fun with your kids while teaching them about the life and lessons of Dr. King. The event, which is open from 10am to 6pm and features $5 general admission, includes choral performances, a peace march, and of course, a reading of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.  Other activities, which will be available throughout the day, include contributing to the Dream Wall and making peace symbols, science modules with a focus on African-American contributors to science, and more opportunities to read and engage with “I Have a Dream.” You can learn more here.

If you’re interested in the Children’s Museum’s MLK offerings but can’t make it to today’s festivities, their ongoing Have a Dream event features many of the same activities and runs through Wednesday. You can learn more here.