Women’s History Month Special Event

Join us to celebrate the legacies of some of the phenomenal women—athletes, activists, changemakers—who influenced and inspired Jackie Robinson. Museum highlight tours and hands-on activities will introduce visitors of all ages to women such as Jackie’s mother Mallie Robinson, civic leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune, activist Daisy Bates, team owner Effa Manley, tennis star Althea Gibson, collaborator Marian Logan, and of course Rachel and Sharon Robinson.

What’s Happening?

Join us anytime between 12:00 and 3:00 PM for ongoing activities including:

• An special edition of the Museum’s scavenger hunt, highlighting women’s stories throughout the exhibit
• “Athletes, Activists, and Changemakers” Museum Tour, highlighting the women who inspired and influenced Jackie Robinson
• Interactive activities and games

Drop-in activities are designed for kids (ages 5 and up) and adults alike.

Join Us

This event is included with regular museum admission and free for museum members (join here). All children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off program.

Groups are welcome! For groups of 10 or more, complete the group visit request form and note your interest in this program

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Meet Jackie Robinson, the All-Star athlete through interactive and creative activities to complement your Museum visit. Explore athletic challenges to rival Robinson’s record-setting feats, dig deeper into his experience as a multi-sport athlete, strike a pose in custom photo ops, and learn more about how Jackie Robinson and other African American athlete activists used their platforms to advance social change.

This program is included with regular admission and free for members.

This is not a drop-off experience. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Honor the legacy of Dr. King and the fight for civil rights at the Jackie Robinson Museum, where you can learn about Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s close friendship and their collaboration during landmark campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement.

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What’s Happening

Join one of our guided museum tours showcasing stories and artifacts representing Jackie Robinson and Dr. King’s collaboration, at 12:00PM and 2:00PM

Tune into the Music of the Civil Rights Movement Interactive Workshop to learn about the significance of key songs and musical styles to the Robinson family and the Movement (ongoing, 12-3PM)

Speak Out! through hands-on craft activities for all ages (ongoing, 12-3PM)

Win prizes at the trivia game and museum scavenger hunt  (ongoing, 12-3PM)

Preparing for your visit

This event is included with regular museum admission and free for museum members. All children must be accompanied by an adult; this is not a drop-off program.

Groups are welcome! For groups of 10 or more, complete the group visit request form and note your interest in this program.

Spread the Word

Download event flyer to share with your community.