(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Monday, January 16 from noon to 5:00pm, the Newark Museum of Art presents a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, his teachings of social justice, and service to the community. The afternoon features dynamic performances, hands-on activities, and opportunities to help others. There's something for the whole family! Admission is free, but registration is required.

Visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to support a local food bank, women’s shelter, or church.

Performances include: Music and theatre showcase by Aurway Repertory Theatre, Gospel singers, and a Zawadi African Dance workshop.. Activities include: ‘I Have a Dream’ collaborative artwork, Stained Glass window making, Kindness jar, and more.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

The planetarium will show Gourd (15 minutes) at 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, & 4:30pm. Great for families with kids ages 6+. For centuries, people relied on the wonders of the night sky to guide them safely. Join them as they explore how enslaved people used the Big Dipper and Polaris to find their way to freedom while traveling the Underground Railroad. Created by local arts collective SQAD NWK.

The Newark Museum of Art is located at 49 Washington Street in Newark, New Jersey. Familiarize yourself with the museum's visiting guidelines before you arrive.

The Newark Museum of Art is the state’s largest museum. It holds fine collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world. Its extensive collections of American art include works by Hiram Powers, Thomas Cole, John Singer Sargent, Albert Bierstadt, Frederick Church, Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Joseph Stella, and Tony Smith.