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National Civil Rights Museum: King Day
January 20, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
National Civil Rights Museum: King Day
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020
8:00AM-6:00PM
DONATE NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS & BLOOD DRIVE DONATIONS
On the national holiday Monday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most prolific humanitarians and leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. The focus of the celebration is community service and social justice in honor of Dr. King’s impact on the global society. Activities include daylong performances, family friendly activities and entertainment and the National Civil Rights Museum experience. In the spirit of service, the Museum will hold its annual drives for Mid-South Food Bank and Vitalant (formerly Lifeblood), and serve as a center for community resources and engagement.
FREE ADMISSION OPTIONS
All guests receive free museum admission on King Day, thanks to FedEx.
Guests who donate canned goods to King Day Food Drive also receive $2 off one future museum visit in 2020. Donations benefit Mid-South Food Bank to help feed families in the Mid-South.
Guests who donate to the blood drive benefitting Vitalant (formerly Lifeblood) receive free King Day admission for four people, express entry to the museum, PLUS museum guest passes for up to four people to visit any day in 2020.