6 Boston-area Museums & Zoos Offering Free Admissions in Honor of MLK Day 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an opportunity to reflect on the work of a great civil rights leader. It’s also a day off from work (hopefully) and a day when many Boston museums open their doors for free. Take advantage of these free events happening for the holiday. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service--4/441059" target="_blank">Free Admission to the Gardner Museum</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/Uo0lRNl.jpg"> When: Monday, 1/15, 11am-4pm Where: Fenway Info: Enjoy free admission (with advanced ticket reservation) to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in honor of MLK Day. In addition to the regular collection, the museum will present storytelling, conversations with community leaders, interactive art making, and live music.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/private-martin-luther-king-jr-day-free-admission/441429" target="_blank">Free Admission to the ICA</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/ncXucQJ.jpg"> When: Monday, 1/15, 10am-5pm Where: Seaport Info: Get free admission to the ICA Boston (with advanced ticket reservation) and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with three current exhibitions at the museum as well as art-making activities.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/free-mfa-admission-on-mlk-day-2024-museum-of-fine-arts-open-house/441751" target="_blank">Museum of Fine Arts MLK Day Open House</a> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/PBgRKVB.jpg">When: Monday, 1/15, 10am-5pm Where: Fenway Info: Massachusetts residents can enjoy free admission to the MFA (including special exhibits) on MLK Day. Visitors can take free guided tours, participate in art making, learn about job opportunities at the museum, and watch live performances by Boston City Singers. Then dance it out to beats by DJ WhySham.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/free-admission-to-franklin-park-zoo-stone-zoo-on-mlk-day-2024/441750" target="_blank">Free Admission to the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1704737887/museums%20boston/museums_.001_o1kdkd.jpg"> When: Monday, 1/15, 9am-4pm&nbsp; Where: Roxbury &amp; Stoneham Info: Enjoy both the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo for free on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Both zoos will be featuring information talks with zookeepers and mystery animal encounters throughout the day.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day--3/400040" target="_blank">Free Admission to the Peabody Essex Museum</a> <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1704737887/museums%20boston/museums_.002_vtty5t.jpg"> When: Monday, 1/15, 10am-4pm&nbsp; Where: Salem, MA Info: Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy by enjoying free admission to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Tour the beautiful museum and participate in live art making with local artist Rahim Gray.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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