| Everyone is an inventor at Children’s Museum of Atlanta this January! Guests are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with special events throughout MLK Day Weekend. Families will follow in Dr. King’s footsteps as they learn about his leadership in the civil and environmental rights movements, practice building bridges and hear his dream for America. Throughout the month, families are invited to tap into their creative side with Kid Creator programs, during which children can hear stories written by kids their age, learn all about the world of germs, paint self-portraits and build hero robots. |
January Special Programming: Kid Creators |
| Through Tuesday, Jan. 30 except Jan. 13 - 15 The Museum highlights the amazing accomplishments of “kid creators” through readings of works by young authors and programs designed around their creations. Little ones are invited to partake in activities ranging from building their own rescue robots to unlocking the powers of magnetism. |
CMA On Stage “Be KIND, Silly: A Child’s Quest for a Kinder World” by Lily Allison + Inventions Scavenger Hunt + “Kylo Finds a Friend” by Julianna Villarreal Monday – Friday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. |
Science Bar |
| Budding inventors will learn about kid creator Mark Leschinsky’s patented self-disinfecting Hazmat Suit while discovering information about their health. Through the magic of Glo Germ Gel and blacklights, children can test how clean their hands truly are. |
Jane’s Innovation Station Inspired by the invention of kid creator David Cohen, guests can design and build their own “hero robot.” |
Art Studio Creations of self-portraits allow kids to unlock their inner artist. |
Building Blocks Litte ones take “kid creators” to a new level as they paint their own masterpieces, leave their mark on their environment with (washable) stamps and show off their best puppet dance moves during the Friday Jam session. Additionally, participants will learn about magnetism and sort items using the magic of magnets. |
| Weekdays only at 10 a.m. No programming Jan. 4, 5 and 15 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend |
| Saturday, Jan. 13 – Monday, Jan. 15 |
| Families can join the Museum as it takes over the Morph Gallery with new, impactful visuals and programming that celebrates the life and influence of the great Martin Luther King Jr. |
CMA On Stage Birthday Dance Party! + “My Uncle Martin’s Words for America” by Angela King + Birthday Parade + “I Have a Dream” performed by Markell Williams + “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Pena Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. |
Art Studio Older kids can make their own watercolor copies of Boris Chaliapin’s famous portrait of Dr. King while they learn about the history of the painting. Younger guests will have a chance to color in “bubble letter” quotes. |
Jane’s Innovation Station Inspired by photos of non-violent protesters on Edmund Pettus Bridge, these activities teach how bridges function while they practice building their very own bridges. |
Science Bar Children will discover a different side of Martin Luther King Jr. as they learn about his effect on the environmental movement and find out tips and tricks to make recycling fun and easy. |
Morph Gallery Guests can “follow in the footsteps” of King in an exhibit symbolizing his 39 years of life. Throughout the exhibit, there will be photo ops and stations, including building a collage of hopes for the future, writing cards for children in Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals and creating their own “Dream Mobiles.” |
Opening in January: |
| Saturday, Jan. 20 – Sunday, May 5 Outside the Box Children and families are invited to experience Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s first featured exhibit starting Saturday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, May 5. Outside the Box aims to fuel children’s imaginations by unleashing a world of timeless fun. Simple cardboard boxes are transformed into bridges, ordinary cylinders become futuristic rockers and basic blocks create exciting obstacle courses. First opened in 2014, Outside the Box ignites the creative spark in adults and children alike, encouraging innovative thinking while uncovering the foundational elements of math, engineering, and technology. The featured programs will change monthly. Outside the Box is proudly sponsored by Georgia Power, with additional support from Pratt Industries. |
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| About Children’s Museum of Atlanta: Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the only educational venue of its kind in Atlanta, presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for young children ages 0-8. The mission of Children's Museum of Atlanta is to change the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play. With learning zones consisting of bright, creative and hands-on exhibits, the Museum supports inventive play-based exploration and experiential learning focused on the whole child. Core competencies for literacy, math and science are promoted throughout all exhibits and programming in alignment with the state and national Core Performance Standards. Funding has been provided by Georgia Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. For more information, please visit GeorgiaHumanities.org. Major support is provided by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs and major funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Children’s Museum of Atlanta also offers memberships. For more information or to support Children's Museum of Atlanta, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org or call 404.659.KIDS [5437]. |
| Museum Admission: Purchasing tickets online is recommended. Phone booking is available with ample notice and will be booked via online reservation. Members must pre-book and will be able to redeem their $5 voucher online. Babies 11 months and younger and members are admitted for free and must reserve their free ticket online prior to arriving at the Museum. All daily programs are included in price of admission. For more information regarding ticket and membership options, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org |
| Museum Hours: The Museum will operate in a timed entry model where guests can visit between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Museum will be closed on Wednesdays. Please check the Museum website to confirm hours of operation. |
