Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy fighting for civil rights, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art presents a day that celebrates his many contributions. For this fifth-annual event, guests of all ages are invited to explore the Ogden through a museum scavenger hunt, family-friendly entertainment, exploring an interactive "I Have a Dream" wall, and more. Art activity bags with art supplies and instruction booklets will be available to take home, and community organizations such as the New Orleans Public Library, BikeEasy, Electric Girls and After Class will be onsite to provide resources and opportunities. This portion of the day is from 10 am–3 pm, and at 3 pm Shukrani Gray, African American Resource Collection Equity and Inclusion Librarian, and Dr. Zada Johnson, Associate Professor and Inner City Studies Academic Program Facilitator at Northeastern Illinois University, will be leading a panel discussion exploring the history of social justice activism in New Orleans, as well as contemporary social justice movements in the city. Panelists include Mariah Moore and Leon August Waters, and feature performance artists Sha’Condria “iCon” Sibley and Joy Clark. Free. Reserve your free timed tickets online at ogdenmuseum.org. 

COVID note: Anyone twelve years of age and older must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test within seventy-two hours to access. Ogden Museum will accept original vaccine cards, the LA Wallet app or high-resolution photos of both sides of your vaccine card as proof of vaccination. Physical copies or a photo of a negative COVID-19 test will also be accepted. Masks are strongly encouraged.