Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: (404) 331-5190
- Cross Street:
- Boulevard NE
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-5pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site – by Mike DiPrima
Overview
Important places associated with Martin Luther King Jr. and the American civil-rights movement line this half-mile stretch of Auburn Avenue. King's birth home and grave site, Ebenezer Baptist Church (where he worshipped and preached) and Fire Station No. 6 Museum are the main historical attractions, but don't miss the visitor center. It offers chilling exhibits, video displays and film presentations. Particularly poignant are eight life-sized statues of men and women, black and white, in a simulated Freedom March of the 1960s. Stand among the figures and listen to the old spiritual songs.
The Experience
Take self-guided tours of all the buildings, except the birth home, which requires advance sign-up at the visitor center. Tours usually fill up by noon; expect to wait several hours. Your best bet is to sign up upon arriving and visit the other buildings in the meantime.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoCombine a trip to the King Center with a visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King was baptized and often preached.
When to GoThe best times to visit are early on Sunday or on a weekday. October, November and December are the least busy months; summer is high season.
The ExtrasDon't miss the Behold Monument, part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
User Reviews for Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
03/10/2008 Posted by ilovemywife
After 25 years of MLK days you would think, "My goodness what else is there to know". I was still blown away by the movie that was shown and the Facility was well kept. I liked the fact that you could go over to the church and also outside to take pictures with the statue. I got a really good feeling being ther. My wife and I will go back, with my niece and nephew.
Pros: Very informative and a plethora of information
03/06/2008 Posted by vachick
I visited the MLK Center, Ebenezer Church, and Martin Luther Jr. Home. It was an experience will never be forgotten. It gave me a sense of pride and worth. I recommend this center to anyone with curiosity and passion for a foundation and history. The only thing that was an inconvenience to me was the distance and parking. It is a nice place to be once inside, but you have to walk between center, church, and home with others on a busy street with children. This was a hassle. Other than that the experience was one that will last.
Pros: good cultural place
Cons: parking and distance
