The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is offering free museum admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026, with special musical performances and activities celebrating Dr. King’s legacy. Advance tickets are required, and they become available Friday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Do this first: Get your free tickets on Jan. 9
Free admission requires advance tickets, and they go fast. Tickets become available
Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Set a reminder and plan to reserve right when they open.
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Quick details
- What: Free Admission: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- When: Monday, January 19, 2026
- Hours: Museum open regular hours; MLK Day activities end at 3 p.m.
- Ages: All ages
- Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
- Activity locations: Sunburst Atrium and Lilly Theater
What to expect
Families can enjoy special musical performances and activities throughout the day. Featured MLK programming wraps up at 3 p.m., so plan to arrive with time to take it all in.
Tips to actually get tickets
- Set an alarm for 9:55 a.m. on Jan. 9 so you’re ready when tickets open at 10.
- Reserve online through the museum’s official event page (linked below).
- Have your museum account/login ready so you’re not creating it while tickets are disappearing.
How to reserve
Reserve your free tickets through the museum’s official listing:
Free Admission: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
If tickets aren’t available right away, check back. Time slots can change quickly on popular free days.
