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 t... More [+]
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"We (3 adults, 1 teen, 1 tween) loved everything we saw and did at the MLK NHS. Highly recommend this! We also mad sure to get there early enough to get tickets (free but first come, first served) t..." more
"This area and the buildings and the contents are a very poor representation of MLK and what he achieved in the face of the challenges of the times.I would be surprised if you came away having learn..." more
"We went to the MLK site by metro on a weekend - just be aware that the bus 99, stopping at the metro (station: King Memorial), is running only 1x/hour. As we missed it, we walked and the area is 's..." more
"We have visited the boyhood home, MLK museum, and Ebenezer Baptist church many times. The exhibits and film in the museum are very good. One of our favorite things to do is to go into the church an..." more
"My wife and I visited here on March 25th, 2010. Inspiring. Make sure to walk around the neighborhood to imagine how it was when MLK lived there. " more
"Great information in the museums about MLK and the Civil Rights Movement. There is a tour of MLK's birth home where you learn about MLK's childhood. Space in the MLK birth home tour are limited, so..." more
"Martin Luther King is a hero of mine and his life is fascinating. However, I was very dissappointed with the standard of the exhibition here. It does seem to have been updated since it became a Nat..." more
"We visited the site as we pass through Atlanta during the winter break. Because it is a National Historic Site, the facilities and the surroundings are beautifully preserved and maintained. Everyth..." more
"I recommend it highly. You have to go. But if you have time, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis are more powerful. I recommend doing all. Currentl..." more
"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 RangerBlessed me ..." more
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Address:
450 Auburn Ave NEAtlanta, GA, US
Phone:
(404) 331-5190
Price Range
Free
Hours
Mon-Sun: 9:00am-6:00pm
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