(Berkeley, CA) January 19, 2009—
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as we honor Dr. King's work on behalf of peace and equality.   Kids and families can add to our Hope & Peace Wall, highlighting Dr. King's accomplishments, and check out children's art about hope and dreams.  In our Art Studio, children age 0 – 6 can create and decorate their own Peace Medals to present to family and friends.  These medals are meaningful gifts for loved ones who have shown great patience and thoughtfulness, or have been helpful in resolving a conflict. 

Stories read about Martin Luther King, Jr., and about respect and love for all people at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm in the Multicultural Reading Tent. 

Special Holiday Hours: 9:30am – 4:30pm Monday, 19th only!  Regular admission rates apply (Children $8, Adults $7).

For more information, inquire at the time of registration or please http://www.habitot.org.

About Habitot:
Habitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children, recently voted "Best Museum for Little Kids" in the San Francisco Bay Area by Nickelodeon's 2008 ParentsConnect.com's Parents' Pick Awards.  

Through early childhood learning, parenting education, and community outreach, Habitot helps parents and caregivers raise curious, creative, and confident children. More than 750,000 people have enjoyed Habitot's interactive exhibits, art programs and classes since the museum's opening in 1998. Habitot ensures its accessibility for all Bay Area families with its Family and Community Partnerships Program, which brings more than 10,000 low-income and at-risk children into the museum every year through scholarships, subsidized memberships and free admissions days.

For more information about Habitot's events and free days, please visit http://www.habitot.org