10 Best Free Places to Visit on MLK JR Day in Cleveland
Looking for the best free places to visit on MLK JR Day in Cleveland? We’ve got you covered!
We’ve found 10 that we think would make for great family outings.
Please keep in mind that free normally equals busy, so be prepared for large groups at these events.
Also, please be sure to check event websites or call before heading out in case anything has changed. We do not host these events, and they are subject to change without notice on this website.
Without further ado, here are ten family-friendly events to celebrate on MLK JR Day.
1.Free General Admission to the Great Lakes Science Center from 10 am-5 pm on January 20. No reservation is required. MORE INFO HERE
2.Free Admission to the Cleveland Botanical Garden Visitors are invited to explore the exotic glasshouses and play in the Perennial Playspace from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Stop by the tree cookie activity table from 11:00 am-2:00 pm to make a craft you can take home, participate in a community art project, and learn about how to access more benefits from plants and trees.
Admission is free to all. No advance reservation is necessary. MORE INFO HERE
3. Free Admission to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Museum 10 am-5 pm.No tickets or reservation required. MORE INFO HERE
4. Free Admission to the Cleveland History Center January 20 10 am-4 pm MORE INFO HERE
5. Free Daylong Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. at the Cleveland Museum of Art 10 am-4 pm. Monday, January 20, when the Cleveland Museum of Art opens its doors for a free daylong celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Explore how the moving passages of Dr. King’s writings and speeches shed light on the museum’s collection and create a work of art inspired by his legacy. Guests are invited to experience the blockbuster exhibition Picasso and Paper for FREE. No tickets are required. Visitors are admitted into the exhibition throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis. MORE INFO HERE
6. Free Admission to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on January 20. (Reservation is required) In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Rock Hall is offering free admission with advance reservations. Reserve your tickets below by selecting Monday, January 20. Maximum of four tickets per order. Please arrive as close to your entry time as possible. Once inside the museum, you can enjoy the self-guided experience until we close at 5pm. MORE INFO AND RESERVE TICKETS HERE
7. Free Admission to the Akron Zoo on January 20 from 11 am-4 pm. Parking will also be free on MLK day, MORE INFO HERE
8. Free Admission to the Maltz Museum January 20th from 11am-5pm
Program Schedule
11 am – 5 pm
Kids and families can enjoy fun hands-on activities throughout the day. Everyone is welcome to explore the Maltz Museum’s special exhibition, DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art, see the treasures and ritual objects in The Temple-Tifereth Israel Gallery and share in the Jewish immigrant experience that makes up An American Story.
11:30 am & 3:30 pm
Beverly Lloyd and Kwanza Brewer of the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers share civil rights stories.
1 pm – 3 pm
Watch filmmaker Larry Dubin’s landmark documentary, A Lawyer Made In Heaven: The Virgil Hawkins Story. Mr. Hawkins paved the way for black students to enter Florida State University’s Law School. Following the film, share in a discussion led by Larry Dubin. Seating is limited, please arrive early.
MORE INFO HERE
9. Free Admission to the Akron Art Museum Monday, January 20th from 11 am-5 pm. Admission is FREE, but registration is recommended. In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Akron Art Museum will be open and FREE to all. View artwork with a specially designed gallery guide, spend time with friends and family in Open Studio, and pop into the auditorium to enjoy the New York International Children’s Film Festival’s Celebrating Black Stories short films. MORE INFO HERE
10. MLK Community Open House & Day Music at the Cleveland Orchestra MORE INFO HERE
That’s our list! Thanks for reading.
