“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday is a day we commemorate a brilliant man who moved people to change through his words, actions, faith, etc. The following Museums are celebrating him by offering FREE admission to the general public on MLK Day.
Do you know of any that didn’t make the list? Please feel free to include them in the comments. Tag/share with friends and make plans today!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Hours: Monday Jan. 20th, 10am -5:30pm
Address: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard,
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Admission: FREE (Normally $26 for adults & $16 for kids…but FREE admission on MLK Day!) Reserve your time online.
Phone: 216-781-7625
Website: https://tickets.rockhall.com/events/ef457bbc-8fa9-1de6-8f74-60c1bbff90cd
Henry Ford Museum
Hours: Monday, Jan. 20th, 9:30am – 5pm
Address: 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124‑5029
Admission: FREE (Normally $24 for adults & $18 for kids, but it’s FREE on MLK Day)
Phone: 313-982-6001
Website: https://www.thehenryford.org/current-events/calendar/martin-luther-king-day/
Admission and parking to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is free on the recognized holiday, January 20.
This celebration powerfully coincides with the final weekend of Mandela: The Official Exhibition. In recognition of Mandela’s values and commitment to making the world a better place, our thoughts turn to the American Civil Rights Movement and the inspiration to be drawn from individuals and communities. We invite you to join us to reflect on the words, the songs, and the spirit of justice.
Featured Events and Programs for MLK Day
Cleveland Museum of Natural History has FREE Admission
Hours: Monday Jan. 20th, 10am-5pm
Admission: FREE
Phone: 216-231-4600
Website: https://www.cmnh.org/explore/calendar/2025/01/20/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2025
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy all-day free admission to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History! Guests will have the opportunity to connect with our scientists, watch wildlife presentations and 3D movies, and take part in hands-on activities. Our brand-new Visitor Hall, the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium, Smead Discovery Center—Presented by PNC, and the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden—Presented by KeyBank will be open throughout the day.
National Museum of the Great Lakes
Address: 1701 Front Street Toledo, Ohio 43605
Hours: Saturdays- Monday: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Website: https://nmgl.org/event/community-appreciation-days-2025/
Free Museum Admission!
Welcoming a new year with an extended weekend of FREE admission to the National Museum of the Great Lakes. In the community improvement and service spirit of the Martin Luther King holiday, beginning Saturday, January 18, through Monday, January 20th, will open their doors for FREE to give thanks and in recognition of all the support of visitors, members, and community partners have shown over the years.
Although not required, you may reserve your spot by pre-ordering and scheduling your visit online using the link below.
Toledo Museum of Art
Address: 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43620
Hours: 11am-5pm
Admission and Parking: FREE
Honor the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Join us at the Toledo Museum of Art on January 20, 2025, for a day of inspiration, reflection, and community. Through engaging programs and hands-on activities, this year’s theme, More than a Dream, celebrates Dr. King’s vision and the ongoing pursuit of justice, creativity, and hope. Explore the power of art to spark change and connect us all as we honor his enduring legacy. Click here for a list of events for the day, including the family center where kids can make and take a creation, play, explore, etc.
(NOT FREE but will be OPEN) Imagination Station will be OPEN on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 20 from 10am-5pm
Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 