African American Museum in Philadelphia unveils plans for MLK weekend – Jan 17-19
Posted by WHYY on January 13, 2026
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a long weekend of activities and reduced admission cost.
“The theme for this weekend is radical peace, which honors Dr. King’s legacy of non-violence,” said AAMP President and CEO Ashley Jordan.
On Saturday, January 17, the museum will host a brunch with a plant-based menu followed by a screening of the 2014 film “Selma,” a drama by Ava DuVernay about the 1965 voting rights marches in Alabama.
On Sunday, January 18, AAMP will host a day of family-friendly art-making sessions that will guide participants through making small paintings based on the large-scale, historic murals in North Philadelphia’s Church of the Advocate.
On MLK Day, Monday, January 19, admission to AAMP will be free. The museum’s curators will offer gallery talks, and family-friendly activities will be held.
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