Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day @ Indiana State Museum

Visiting Indiana State Museum

At the museum you can take part in hands-on collaborative activities, chat with curators, see artifacts and enjoy multicultural performances to connect with themes like service and community that were central to King’s teachings and learn about the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equity.

You’ll get a rare glimpse of original copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment signed by President Abraham Lincoln and see examples from the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites collection of everyday objects invented by Black creators and thinkers, like the acoustic guitar and the traffic light.

Videos highlighting King’s iconic speeches will play throughout the day. Families can also make building-block towers inspired by the designs of Black architects. Scheduled performances featuring dancers, musical artists and more will take place throughout the day. Plus, all three floors of the museum will also be open for visitors to explore, including featured temporary experiences like Cardboard Storyland and Nikon Small World.

Free parking will be available in the White River State Park on a first-come, first-served basis.

In partnership with White River State Park and its attractions, the museum will collect monetary donations to benefit Gleaners Food Bank. Visitors are encouraged to give any amount via Dip Jars.