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

Families are invited to enjoy free museum admission in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with a day focused on reflection, creativity, and community. Guests can celebrate Dr. King’s spirit of collaboration for positive change by contributing to a community mural and exploring hands-on activities that highlight key moments and themes from the country’s past 250 years. Live performances from local artists add another layer of engagement, offering opportunities to listen, learn, and connect throughout the day.

The event is designed to be welcoming for visitors of all ages, giving families a meaningful way to spend the day together while thinking about service, history, and justice. In addition to free admission, guests can support neighbors facing food insecurity through suggested donations.

Good to know

• Free museum admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Features a community mural, hands-on activities, and performances from local artists
• Visitors are encouraged to donate to Gleaners Food Bank at wrsp.in/gleaners-ism
• Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the White River State Park garage
• This free admission day is sponsored by the Lacy Foundation