Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

As
we
approach
the
inspiring
legacy
of
Dr.
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.,

the
Children’s
Museum
of
Manhattan
(CMOM)
invites
families
and
children
to
join
a
weekend
filled
with
educational
and
creative
activities
from
January
13
to
15
and
every
Saturday
and
Sunday
throughout
January.
This
special
event
aims
to
celebrate
the
life
and
work
of
Dr.
King
while
exploring
his
powerful
concept
of
the
“Beloved
Community.”

Engaging
in
Dr.
King’s
Vision

Dr.
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.
envisioned
a
“Beloved
Community”—a
global
vision
rooted
in
justice,
inclusiveness,
equal
opportunity,
and
compassion
for
others.
CMOM’s
celebration
of
Dr.
King’s
Day
weekend
provides
a
unique
opportunity
for
families
to
delve
into
this
concept
through
purposeful
design
and
visionary
art-making.
Each
weekend
in
January
will
explore
a
different
theme
inspired
by
Dr.
King’s
vision.

Activities
for
All
Ages

1.
Building
a
Beloved
Community
Mural

When:
Saturday
–
Monday,
January
13
–
15
|
10:30
am
–
4:30
pm
Where:
1st
Floor
What:
Contribute
to
a
massive
and
evolving
community
mural
by
writing,
drawing,
coloring,
and
collaging
onto
a
rainbow
of
sticky
notes.

2.
Mighty
Community
Art
Installation

When:
Saturday
–
Monday,
January
13
–
15
|
10:30
am
–
4:30
pm
Where:
1st
Floor
What:
Inspired
by
Dr.
King’s
vision,
use
boxes,
paint
markers,
and
collage
to
design
a
neighborhood
filled
with
the
workers
and
resources
it
needs
to
thrive.

3.
CMOM’s
I
Have
a
Dream
Community
Wreath

When:
Saturday
–
Monday,
January
13
–
15
|
11
am
&
2
pm
Where:
3rd
Floor
What:
Trace
your
hands,
write
your
dream
or
hope
for
your
community,
and
watch
CMOM’s
I
Have
a
Dream
Community
Wreath
grow
larger
throughout
the
week.

4.
Interactive
Storytime:
Martin
Luther
King,
Jr.:
A
Kid’s
Book
About
Advancing
Civil
Rights
With
Nonviolence

When:
Saturday
–
Monday,
January
13
–
15
|
4
pm
Where:
3rd
Floor
What:
Join
an
engaging
read-aloud
introducing
kids
to
the
Civil
Rights
movement
and
the
life
of
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.

5.
Honored
in
Portrait

When:
Saturday
&
Sunday,
January
20
&
21
|
10:30
am
–
4:30
pm
Where:
1st
Floor
What:
Explore
paintings
of
Black
leaders
like
Dr.
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.,
Rosa
Parks,
Harriet
Tubman,
and
others.
Express
your
vision
of
peace
and
respect
in
a
painting
of
an
influential
leader.

6.
Community
Helpers

When:
Saturday
&
Sunday,
January
20
&
21
|
11
am
&
2
pm
Where:
3rd
Floor
What:
Collage,
doodle,
and
paste
your
favorite
community
job
uniforms
onto
a
mini
version
of
yourself
on
a
spinning
cup,
exploring
the
many
ways
people
in
the
neighborhood
help
the
community
thrive.

7.
Pledge
for
the
Future:
Comic
Book
Creations

When:
Saturday
&
Sunday,
January
27
&
28
|
10:30
am
–
4:30
pm
Where:
1st
Floor
What:
Create
a
comic
book
character
inspired
by
the
work
of
science
fiction
author
Octavia
Butler,
sharing
your
vision
and
pledge
for
a
better
future.

8.
Healing
Homes
and
Habitats

When:
Saturday
&
Sunday,
January
27
&
28
|
11
am
&
2
pm
Where:
3rd
Floor
What:
Draw,
design,
and
build
a
solution
to
an
issue
important
to
you,
inspired
by
the
designs
of
architects
like
Paul
Revere
Williams
and
Norma
Merrick
Sklarek.

Join
the
Celebration

The
Children’s
Museum
of
Manhattan
invites
families
and
children
of
all
ages
to
be
part
of
this
special
celebration.
For
more
information
and
to
plan
your
visit,
please
visit

CMOM’s
Programs.
Celebrate
the
life
and
vision
of
Dr.
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.
through
interactive
and
educational
activities
that
foster
a
sense
of
community,
compassion,
and
creativity.

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