Martin Luther King Day Celebration - Cummer Museum | Kids Out and About Jacksonville

Martin Luther King Day Celebration - Cummer Museum


*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 01/20/2025
Immerse yourself in art, culture, and community as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of unity and peace. Join us for a day of reflection and celebration with arts, gardens, artmaking, live music, and more. The 2025 King Holiday is proudly brought to you by the continued generosity and steadfast support of our Legacy Sponsor, the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Prayer for Peace with OneJax and Vocal Performance with JAMS
Time: 11:30 a.m. to Noon ​
Location: Cummer Gardens

Community Quilting Activity ​
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.​
Location: Art Connections
Museum visitors will design fabric squares that represent their hopes and dreams, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the “Promised Land.” These squares will be sewn together by a volunteer, creating a community quilt that symbolizes unity and collective effort. This collaborative art project reflects Dr. King’s belief in a society where diverse voices come together to weave a shared future of equality and justice.

Performance by Akia Uwanda​
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ​
Location: Colonnade

Family Storytime ​
Time: 1, 2, and 3 p.m.​
Location: Round Room​
Join us for a fun family storytime. Storytime will last approximately 15 minutes.​

Performance by The Performers Academy Teens​
Time: 2:30 to 3 p.m.​
Location: Auditorium
In this dynamic 30-minute presentation, The Performers Academy Teens will deliver a powerful blend of singing, poetry, dance, and potentially a few impactful monologues. Through their artistic expressions, they will explore what it means for them, as the younger generation, to carry forward MLK’s vision for justice, equality, and hope.


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Organization:

Cummer Museum

Location:

829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL, 32204
United States

Phone:

(904) 356-6857
Contact name: 
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The event has already taken place on this date: 
01/20/2025
Time: 
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Price: 
FREE

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together