Plan your visit or become a member today! Don’t miss Touching All the Bases with Dave Winfield on September 9!

Speaker Series

Bestselling author Jonathan Eig (Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season) joins us to discuss his newest book, KING: A Life, a monumental new biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. that draws on hundreds of interviews and newly released archival collections including FBI files.

5:30 – Author meet-and-greet
6:30 – Panel discussion
7:30 – Book signing

There are two ticketing tiers available for this event. Both include the panel discussion.

Author Meet-and-Greet + Panel Discussion ($100 per person)
Join us for a pre-event author meet-and-greet reception (5:30PM) where you will have the chance to meet author Jonathan Eig and have your book signed, then stay for the panel discussion (6:30PM). One copy of KING, A Life included with ticket price.

Panel Discussion + Book Signing ($30 per person)
Join us for the panel discussion (6:30PM) and stay for a post-event book signing (7:30PM). Option to purchase a copy of KING, A Life.

Museum members, verify your membership in the checkout to receive a 15% discount.

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