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Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
Historic and Protected Site and History Museum
Sweet Auburn, Atlanta
The experts at Men's Health Mag and Travel + Leisure recommend this place
"exhibits on the life of Dr. King and the Civil"(6 Tips)
"his childhood home and of the Ebenezer Baptist Church"(4 Tips)
"... birthplace, tomb, and historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. This is a life changing experience, and a..."(3 Tips)
"... free tickets for the tour of MLK Jr's childhood home. Really learned a lot..."(3 Tips)
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Magda BorgesJune 20, 2015Simple museum but with so much history and lessons for those who visit it... A touching place.
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Men's Health MagFebruary 12, 2015Block out an hour or two for an important history lesson: Visit the civil rights leader's childhood home, the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where he served as pastor, and his gravesite. Read more
Andrew CSeptember 22, 2017Amazing work MLK did for civil rights, but so depressing on how horrendous society. The small but effective exhibit takes you thru the history of the movement + beautiful rose garden outside too!!!
Allen RodiJuly 18, 2013My heart broke to see the power of that humble carriage for Dr. King's funeral procession...with 200,000 mourners. To live in Georgia and not experience the lessons taught here are social ignorance.
Chad ElkinsFebruary 26, 2012Near the parking lot is the Jackson St bridge over Freedom Pkwy. The photograph used as the primary iconic view of Atlanta for the 'The Walking Dead' TV show on AMC was taken from that vantage point. Read more
- This Is My SouthDecember 26, 2012Visit Sweet Auburn, home to the Martin Luther King National Historic Site, which houses exhibits on the life of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. Read more
Harumi USeptember 26, 2014You have to walk a little bit from the nearest MARTA station but once you get there, all sites are close by. The center, the park, the church, the house, the firehouse...
- Libby BallengeeDecember 4, 2013If you go in the Visitor's Center you get free tickets for the tour of MLK Jr's childhood home. Really learned a lot about him... that was my favorite part of the Center.
Greg SuttonFebruary 7, 2016This historic events documented and preserved there are awesomely fascinating for people of all ages. You can visit his home, his church, hear speeches, etc
Daniel SullinsNovember 18, 2013Take a tour of MLK, Jr. birthplace, tomb, and historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. This is a life changing experience, and a must visit place in Atlanta.
Samantha RippeyMarch 17, 2013Tours of his birth house run 7 days a week. You have to go to the old "No. 6 Fire Station" to sign up for tour. They fill up FAST! Get there EARLY!
AtlantaJanuary 26, 2012The footprints of Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall and Medgar Evers are among a collection of granite-embedded footprints of 17 civil rights leaders on display at the MLK National Historic Site.
Explore GeorgiaFebruary 24, 2013The site commemorates the area where Dr. King was born, lived, worshiped and is now buried. Park Rangers are on site to provide information and conduct programs.
- Explore GeorgiaMarch 22, 2013This site commemorates the area where Dr. King was born, lived, worshipped and is now buried. Park Rangers are on site to provide information and conduct programs.
BETJanuary 31, 2013This is King's boyhood home on Auburn Avenue! See more noteable locations and accomplishments by African Americans:
Andrea GloverJuly 20, 2016There are several buildings so you can spend several hours trying to see everything.
- AtlantaJanuary 26, 2012Guided walking tours of the Sweet Auburn district are offered Saturdays, March- November. To schedule a tour, please contact the Atlanta Preservation Center. http://atlantapreservationcenter.com
Smithsonian ChannelJune 23, 2011Among this site’s collection of buildings is the original Ebenezer Baptist Church, which held services for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s baptism, ordination and funeral. (From Aerial America) Read more
The GrioJanuary 26, 2011This traditionally black neighborhood of several blocks in Atlanta includes Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a pastor, and his grave site.
LesJuly 10, 2013This is a MUST!!! Take your kids to see and learn about history.. I absolutely LOVED IT!!!
Travel + LeisureMay 29, 2012Don't skip the historic Fire Station No. 6 (at 39 Boulevard), especially if you have kids—there's a terrific 1927 fire engine on display. Read more- Bloomingdale'sAugust 18, 2010Four blocks that pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. At the King Center’s front desk, sign up for a tour of his childhood home and of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he preached.
jose rJuly 26, 2011Everything is within walking distance on boulevard. Ebeneezer church. Walk thru the 4th ward to see atlanta historic sites
BikaboutAugust 6, 2015Try to contain your tears when you see the moving pictures of Dr. King with wife, Coretta.
Vince PolleyFebruary 13, 2011Weekend brunch at Cafe 458 (458 Edgewood); all proceeds to homeless/unemployed remediation project (and food's good!)
lupas CelisNovember 8, 2019Hay que verlo se siente un ambiente muy emotivo me encantó conocer este lugar
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
United States
Atlanta, GA 30312
United States
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(404) 331-5190
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- 8.3
"Eternal flame of MLK's spirit and their caskets are here... really peaceful + small walk with lots of quotes. Quickly walked thru the inside exhibits, not too memorable tho"
Andrew C - 8.8
"Free and very interesting. It tells the whole life of MLK and segregation. It really makes you think and it is very touching. A must in Atlanta for sure."
Paula Madeira - 8.5
"Such a fun time here with my family. The staff are so fun and seem to really enjoy themselves. Free bottles of Coke and a huge tasting room to satisfy your fizzy fancies!"
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