Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

450 Auburn Ave Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312-1504
 
 
 
 
 
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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... More »
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.
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Open Hours: Summer: 9:30am-5pm daily; All other times: 10am-5pm daily
Contact: +1 404 331 5190
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68 reviews for Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
A great walk through history?
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/26/09
A national treasure in the heart of Atlanta.The tour through Dr Kings Atlanta home of birth was magnificent.The ranger told the story of Dr. King with such passion and insight.The Ranger Blessed me and my family with his words of wisdon and knowledge of the life of Dr. King.This is a must see if you want to seet he heart of Atlanta.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great history, photos
We liked it very much; it gave us a lot of valuable background on MLK's life and his contributions. Also, worth visiting is the Ebenezer Church across the street.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Dream Lives
By Haana, 02/22/09
I really think the King Center is nice, His birth home is very insightful and worth the wait to see
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
History before your eyes
By Josilin, 10/28/08
When 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!
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
A DREAM
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 09/07/08
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.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
A life Changing Experience
By liz, 08/02/08
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
 
 
 
 
 
8 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/20/08
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.
 
 
 
 
 
5 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Be Careful
By Rite Aid, 05/04/08
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.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 7 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Best historic place I've been to.
By Terrence, 02/10/08
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.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great
By yella_girl, 01/31/08
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.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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