MLK Celebration

Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with a full day of free events open to all. Generously sponsored by Citizens.

For over two decades, the Yale Peabody Museum has worked alongside organizations across the greater New Haven community to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy.  This year, we are thrilled to host a lineup of planned events and activities for the whole family, including poetry, musical and choral performances, kid-friendly crafts, food trucks and more.

Additionally, the Peabody is planning a series of events this February, in recognition of Black History Month, including Spanish language workshops, New Haven Public School field trips connected to Black History in Science, performances, and panel discussions. More information coming soon!

2025 Program List

Monday, January 20

Yale Peabody Museum

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Yale Peabody Museum open to public

10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Social and environmental justice activity area for kids and families

Lower level

11 a.m.

Sons of Allen Men’s Choir

Central Gallery

3 p.m.

Musician Michael Mills

Central Gallery

Yale Science Building

11:30 a.m.

Community Poetry Open Mic

OC Marsh Lecture Hall

1 – 3 p.m.

Z Experience Invitational Poetry Slam, hosted by Croilot

OC Marsh Lecture Hall

New Haven Museum

1 p.m.

Children’s book reading by Author Flavia Albert

2 p.m.

Children’s Music Workshop with Shades of Yale