Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Attractions & Landmark
Civil Rights Leader MemorialAtlanta,
GA, 30312
United States
+1 404 331 5190
+1 404 730 3112
http://www.nps.gov/malu/
info@nps.gov
Overview
A few blocks to the east of downtown, the Sweet Auburn neighborhood is home to the birthplace of America's most influential Civil Rights leader. Operated by the National Park Service, this historic site contains Dr. King's boyhood home, his crypt and the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Tours are conducted daily on the hour beginning at 10a. During the summer, tours are on the half-hour, starting at 9:30a. Since the historic site covers several city blocks, visitors are advised to stop at the Visitor Center upon arrival for a map and touring advice. Free admission.Open Hours
Mo to Su from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PMWhen I was here I met one of the men that marched with Martin Luther King Jr. His story was the best part! He works there, but I don't know if he still does. There were brouchers and in one of the pictures was him marching with Martin Luther King Jr. and he circled himself and signed it for me!
This place was beautiful. I enjoyed every moment of the tour and the video that was played. After visiting you can truly understand what Dr. King wanted for all his people. He was a man for ALL! I highly recommend this site for kids, adults, and ALL God's people.
It was memorial day weekend 1994 And I came to Atlanta to visit my girlfriend. I wanted to visit this site and she refused to go with me because she said that it was to hot. I was able to find my way there from stone mountain with out a hitch it was almost as though I had lived in the A all my life. I took many pictures that afternoon. and I toured the birth house. I used those pictures to teach many a black history lessons to the many differant classes I have had over the years. In december of 2006 after the Christmas break I returned to myclass to explain to 15 kindergarden students that I would not be their teacher anymore because I had moved to Atlanta Georgia. At the end of the day one of my students was telling his grandmother that I was not going to be his teacher any more because I had moved To Atlanta Geogia Where Dr. Martin Luther King used to live. I know live here in Atlanta I love it I am still teaching children about the struggles that America went through to gain equality for all people. I encourage you and your family if you are visitng Atlant toplace this site at the top of your things to do list in georgia. If you are here on Sunday come and felloeship With me at the Ebenezer Baptist Church
I like that the place told alot about the history of Martin Luther king by just showing the cool things inside of the mueseum that had everything to do with him.
It is a good place to visit, but you need to be careful when getting there. We decided to walk and the site is right next to a rough area. On Auburn Ave just after going under the underpass on I-75/85, there was graffiti on the walls and some closed stores. I had to go up Hillard St. and Irwin St. for safety purposes. Don't take any pictures when inside the house. They will take your camera away. I could visit again, but drive instead of walk.
I just enjoyed reviewing the history of such influential African American men and women as well as Ghandi. Awesome place to take young people of all races to learn of how the things we come to enjoy became reality.
Hello, it's free! Good historical info, pictures, memorabilia, bios, and artwork! Must see for families and anyone wanting to know American history, especially for African Americans.
I was really moved by the memorial. One of the best I have ever seen. Attendance should be required. As a Hispanic, I know first hand that MLK was for all people. Carlos
I liked the house and how it was still in good shape from when martin Luther king jr. father and mother got the place back in the late 1800's to like the early 1900's. I also like the exibits they had.I liked all of the pictures of Martin and his family even when he was a kid. It seemed like their family was a real loving family. He was a good preacher and a good example to the people in society. He was a good example for people to follow. There was a lot of people that followed him like during the time of the bus boycott.
This attraction is a most see. The birth home was just ok. You couldn't take pictures. Everything was behind ropes. The only original things from the home were the piano and a couple of hanging pictures. The Center was full of history books and documentaries, videos and exhibits replicating segregation in the south and how blacks fought for equal rights. The wagon that pulled Dr. King's coffin is also on display. Across the street is Ebenezer Baptist church and Dr. King and Coretta Scott Kings final resting places and the eternal flame. Great History



