Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

About this museum

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta is a remarkable free destination that proves you do not need to spend a dime to have a profoundly moving cultural experience. With FREE ADMISSION for all visitors, this National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and his final resting place has become one of the most important civil rights pilgrimage sites in America.Visitors to Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site can explore multiple significant locations within walking distance, each telling a different chapter of Dr. King's story and the broader civil rights movement. Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King and his father both preached, has been meticulously restored to its 1960s appearance. The King Center features exhibits about Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence, and the International World Peace Rose Garden surrounds his tomb and eternal flame.The site's location on Auburn Avenue, once known as the richest Negro street in the world, provides important context about the thriving African American community that nurtured Dr. King's early life.Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is located in Atlanta. Hours are limited to select days: Saturday 9AM - 5PM. While there is no admission charge, donations are welcomed. Add this essential free Atlanta destination to your itinerary.