Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
4.6
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights movement in America was born, the church where he preached and the memorial site where he is buried. A major Atlanta attraction, the park draws some 500,000 visitors each year.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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HeleneA636
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Jan 2025 • Couples
Well worth a visit, much to see and learn. The film shown was very interesting and instructive. We walked around by ourselves and looked at everything both indoors and in the area around where you can see the house he was born in, the graveyard, the historic fire station.
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Written January 22, 2025
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The_Coach55
Ruislip, UK1,433 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
The visitor centre is located towards the east side of Atlanta in Auburn Avenue NE.
It’s around a mile on foot from the Downtown area of the city.
The centre has great collection of photographs, articles and other memorabilia covering the life of Dr. King.
It portrays his upbringing and his role in the Civil Rights movement.
Events such as the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott, the 1963 march on Washington (including the “I have a dream” speech) and the 1965 Selma to Birmingham march are well documented.
His murder in Memphis in 1968 where he was campaigning for the rights of sanitation workers is poignantly covered.
I wasn’t able to visit the house of his birth as it is currently being renovated.
Admission is free.
It’s around a mile on foot from the Downtown area of the city.
The centre has great collection of photographs, articles and other memorabilia covering the life of Dr. King.
It portrays his upbringing and his role in the Civil Rights movement.
Events such as the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott, the 1963 march on Washington (including the “I have a dream” speech) and the 1965 Selma to Birmingham march are well documented.
His murder in Memphis in 1968 where he was campaigning for the rights of sanitation workers is poignantly covered.
I wasn’t able to visit the house of his birth as it is currently being renovated.
Admission is free.
Written August 5, 2024
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jamesaI3832SQ
Sacramento, United States370 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
The space is somewhat small but packs historical images and great media yielding an impactful visit. I was most impacted by Dr.King’s funeral where his final speech was played. It was moving to listen to his words. There is also a 30 minute video that is worth viewing. You will find out things you did not know even if you are a student of Dr. King’s.
Written January 21, 2025
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Dewayne P
Elizabethtown, KY2,047 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
This is a spread-out National Park with three main sites along an historic street. The Visitor's Center is a wealth of knowledge about the King family. The birth house is currently under renovation and inaccessible, but there is an informative 'talk" at the gift shop next door. Ebenezer Church had a wonderful presentation lasting around 30 minutes. And the final resting place is a tribute to a man who changed America.
Written September 2, 2024
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Valleyblue
Sacramento, CA389 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
This is a beautiful setting for this type of tribute. The museum is excellent, the grounds are perfect for strolling. As long as you're walking, be sure to go down the street to Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home (it was closed for renovation but still great to see) and see the historic homes, fire station, and of course the tomb and eternal flame. You'll also see the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Everything is free and it's pretty easy to get to on public transportation. There is no reason not to have this high on your list when visiting Atlanta, it's an important piece of history.
After your visit, the walk along the Freedom Path to the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is a very nice walk, about 40 minutes.
After your visit, the walk along the Freedom Path to the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is a very nice walk, about 40 minutes.
Written September 18, 2024
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Jason G
Baltimore, MD705 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Definitely worth the visit just to try and envision all that happened there. Plenty to see and do. The house talks (since MLK's birth home is being renovated until next year) and talks in the church don't happen very often throughout the day, so if you're trying to plan an itinerary, it might be worth calling ahead to see what the schedules are for the day you'll be there (or just arrive when they first open).
Written April 2, 2024
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TravelingMamaGlv
Glenview, IL299 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Our visit to the tomb, visitor center and the ranger talk at Ebenezer Church were very moving and informative. Unfortunately the film was not available that day and the birth home is closed until 2025 for renovations. We also walked around the neighborhood and grabbed lunch at a local eatery.
Written April 4, 2024
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RICARDO H
Ibague, Colombia82 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
If you go to Atlanta do not miss this magical place that goes back to the time of the struggle for equality of this great Leader. If birth house (pictured) was under restoration, but next door there is a souvenir shop that allows you to know the interiors of these homes. Around all the historical sites related to this struggle and the tomb of MLK and his wife.
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Written August 8, 2024
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TarHeel
Durham, NC1,145 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
We were in Atlanta for a concert and were looking for things to do nearby during the day. Drove here and parked on a residential street because we couldn't tell which parking lot served this venue (it's adjacent to a church). We enjoyed the grounds out front with inspirational people and quotes, and also the exhibits inside. I learned things about Dr. King that I had not previously known. We also visited the original Ebenezer Baptist Church building and heard a talk from a ranger, although she rambled a little bit. This is a public park, meaning that it is free but you can leave donations. We also stopped in the MLK Jr. Center but there is not too much to see inside. This is a public park, meaning that it is free but you can leave donations. Definitely worth a visit.
Written October 30, 2024
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Dadoche
Parempuyre, France1,718 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Instructive about the life and too early death of this man. Striking when he sees the balcony of the hotel where he is shot and the window of the shooter in the building opposite. This museum is well done inside retracing the difficulties encountered at that time.
Written December 26, 2023
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Are there any Park Ranger talks at any of the sites? I know the Birth Home is closed right now, but was wondering if they give any talks at places like the Visitor's Center or the Ebenezer Baptist Church?
Written January 16, 2024
They have talks at both those locations, and many park rangers around to speak with as well. Definitely worth the visit.
Written January 17, 2024
Que figura utiliza para explicar los derechos que tiene la población negra?
Written August 13, 2021
Do I need to arrive well before the visitors center opens to get tickets for the tour? How early if so? Are there open house hours to see the house on a self guided tour? Planning to visit either the afternoon of Sat 3/21 or morning of Sun 3/22. We have limited time so we can’t wait all day for our slot. If the chances of getting morning tickets are slim we may just opt to do the self guided tour outside.
Written March 9, 2020
Unless there has been a recent change, there is no advance booking of home tours, either by phone or online. You must show up in person at the visitor center to get tickets and reserve a time slot. Arrive a few minutes before opening during the off season.
HOWEVER.....
It is completely possible, even likely, that because of the COVID-19 situation that NO home tours are being offered. Be prepared for disappointment. You might have even cancelled your vacation already.
Written March 18, 2020
How is the overall area of the Hisotrical Park? Does it feel safe? I've read some reviews about there being a handful of homeless and panhandlers around the area. Not that I'm personally really bothered by it, but just asking because I will be visiting Atlanta in April and it's more because my parents are kind of the paranoid type.
Written February 27, 2020
Hi! I was last November. I was the only one participant of the walking tour, so we were two women and I felt safe. Yes, you see some homeless people around, but the tour guide (sorry forgot her name 😞) was keeping very calm and ignoring them , so nobody bothered us.
I highly reccomend taking this tour, gave me sich much better understanding how big MLK was, as a man, as an activist.
Written February 28, 2020
How early should I be at the Visitor Center on a Sunday morning to get tickets for my family of 4 to tour MLK's Birth Home?
Written March 15, 2019
As early as possible, Sunday can be very busy and tours can book rather quickly. It closes at 5pm
Written March 17, 2019
Are dogs allowed here? They are for sure allowed in the outside areas right?
Written March 7, 2019
Outside, absolutely. You can see the landmarks and get a feel for the neighborhood. Only service dogs inside. There is a nearby dog park too (Freedom Barkway). Dogs are welcome at Park on the Tavern too, where you can grab a bite and a drink. There are two dog parks there as well (Piedmont Park).
Written March 7, 2019
Are dogs allowed here? They are for sure allowed in the outside areas right?
Written March 7, 2019
No, not on the site outside of the grounds yes
Written March 8, 2019
Do you have to book a tour to see the outside of the house, the cemetery, and, the church?
Written September 22, 2018
No, you don’t have to book a tour. You can visit these places on your own.
Written September 22, 2018
How early do people typically start queuing for spots on the home tour? Is 8:45am too late?
Written February 4, 2018
No it isn’t. As soon as you arrive check in at the desk and sign up for the home tour. It’ll probably be within 1-2 hours. You can spend that time visiting the exhibits, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the fire station where MLK spent time as a youth.
Written February 5, 2018
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