“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. 19th, 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. 19th, 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 19.
Free Screening at Giant Screen Experience | The Vote
11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Giant Screen Experience | Runtime: 1 hour, 25 minutes
From The Bending the Arc Project, this documentary covers the hard-fought battle to expand voting rights in 1960s Alabama — the sacrifices made, the lives lost and the need to continue the fight for all.
Admission for both screenings is free in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacities are limited.
Featured Events and Programs for MLK Day
Cleveland Museum of Natural History has FREE Admission
Hours: Monday Jan. 19th, 10am-5pm
Admission: FREE
Phone: 216-231-4600
Website: https://www.cmnh.org/explore/calendar/2026/01/19/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2026
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. The 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-2026/
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 17, through Monday, January 19th, 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.
Celebrate MLK Day with “Strength in Unity” on January 19 at the Toledo Museum of Art.
Join us from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for an inspiring keynote in the Little Theater by Dr. Maurice Stinnett, a soul-stirring performance by BGSU Voices, and creative, family-friendly activities led by our Family Center and Outreach Team.
Come honor Dr. King’s legacy through community, reflection, and the collective power of coming together. Click here for a list of events.
(NOT FREE but will be OPEN) Imagination Station will be OPEN on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19 from 10am-5pm
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