Freebies and Deals for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 20, 2020. “I Have a Dream” is something that you automatically connect with Martin Luther King, Jr.

We celebrate Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday in January. MLK Day is a National Holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader.

Martin Luther King was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. His most famous address was the “I Have A Dream” speech.

We’ve rounded up some free events on MLK day. Be sure to check your local area for MLK Events near you. There will be parades, breakfast events, walkathons/runs, and much more in many cities. How will you observe Martin Luther King Day?

List of MLK Day Freebies

Nationwide

Arboretums and Botanical Gardens – check with those in your area for any special offers

Museums – as you can see from the specific list below, many museums will offer free admission on MLK day. Check with your local museum to see if they’re offering free entry

National Parks – Open parks, and parks that charge admission, will waive fees on MLK Day.

FREE Admission

Alabama

Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice, located in Montgomery, Alabama. Free admission on 1/20/2020

Connecticut

The Mark Twain House & Museum, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Free regular tours of the historic house on Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This would be interesting to see.

Illinois

Adler Planetarium, Illinois residents that have ID will get free general admission.
Shedd Aquarium, Free admission for Illinois residents on 1/18/, 1/19 and 1/20. This is one of my favs
The Field Museum, Free admission for Illinois residents 1/20/20.

Indiana

Indiana Historical Society free admission on January 20, 2020. Have you checked out your local Historical Society?

Massachusetts

The Museum of Fine Arts, located in Boston. Free admission on January 20, 2020. Are you into fine arts?

Michigan

Detroit Institute of Arts located in Detroit will have free admission on 1/20/2020
Flint Institute of Arts, located in Detroit. Free admission. There will be various activities on January 20, 2020.
Henry Ford Museum will have free admission on January 20, 2020. Have you been here?

Minnesota

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, located St. Paul, Minnesota. The Ordway is offering free admission 1/20/2020

Mississippi

Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, located in Jackson. Free admission 1/18 through 1/20. This would be a great weekend trip
Museum of Mississippi History, located in Jackson. Free admission on 1/18 through 1/20

New York

Saratoga Automobile Museum will have free admission for kids on 1/20/2020. There will be free activities for the kids.

North Carolina

Levine Museum of the New South, located Charlotte, NC. Offering free admission.

Ohio

Akron Art Museum, located in Akron, Ohio. They will give free admission to guests on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
Akron Zoo, located Akron. Free admission on 1/20/2020. Parking is $3.00. Who doesn’t love going to the zoo?
Baseball Heritage Museum, located in Cleveland. Free admission on January 20, 2020
Cleveland Botanical Garden, located Cleveland. Free admission 1/20/2020 Makes you think of Springtime
Cleveland Museum of Art, located Cleveland. Free admission Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Learn a little bit about some of the great artists!
Cleveland Museum of Natural History, located Cleveland. Free admission on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
Great Lakes Science Center They will have free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
Maltz Museum Free admission 1/20/2020
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, located Cleveland. Free admission on Monday, January 20, 2020, Any Rock and Roll fans?

Pennsylvania

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh located Pittsburgh, and are featuring free MLK events for visitors.
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, located in Pittsburgh, free admission on 1/21/19. This is a great place for the kids