In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, every year the Allentown Art Museum hosts a day of free family activities inspired by the life and legacy of this prolific activist. Following is a schedule of happenings for Monday, January 19, 2026.
11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Art making in Crayola Classroom
11:30 a.m.: Joyful Voices Community Choir in Museum Lounge
noon-4 p.m.: Hourly musical performances in Trexler Gallery
12:30 p.m.: Storytelling in Rodale Classroom
12:30–2 p.m.: Luncheon in the AAM Community Gallery, catered by Taste Smokers
1:30 p.m.: Storytelling in Rodale Classroom
2:30 p.m.: Storytelling in Rodale Classroom
3 p.m.: Closing performance in the Community Gallery
Admission to the Museum on MLK Jr. Day and every day is FREE for all thanks to a generous legacy gift from the Century Fund and lead support from Lehigh Valley Health Network along with City Center Allentown and J. B. and Kathleen Reilly.
There’s free parking in the Museum lot at Fifth and Linden Streets.