10 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago

“Black Creativity Family Day” returns to the Museum of Science and Industry on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15. (Courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry)

Students may have a break from classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but there are plenty of opportunities around Chicago for education, engagement and inspiration.

And institutions such as the Chicago History Museum are re-examining the way they present King’s importance to visitors.