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Due to COVID, The King Center is temporarily closed. Please come visit once we reopen.
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Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center…
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center…
Reasons to Visit The King Center
- Pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by visiting Dr. & Mrs. King’s Tomb in the King Center’s outdoor campus.
- View the Reflecting Pool and Eternal Flame, a symbol of the continuing efforts to realize Dr. King’s dream of justice, peace and equality for all.
- Learn more about Dr. King and his work through timeless exhibits on display at Freedom Hall, the exhibition location on campus. The Grand Foyer features art from Africa and Georgia. Freedom Hall’s second floor is utilized as exhibit space to honor Dr. and Mrs. King, Mahatma Gandhi and Rosa Parks.
- Visit the King Center’s library and archives. Access the diverse communications media used to teach the world about Dr. King’s life, work, philosophy and methods of nonviolent conflict resolution and social change.
- Explore even more of the life and legacy of Dr. King with numerous tours, exhibits and monuments featured throughout the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park .
FAQs
The King Center hours are:
Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All facilities are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission and parking for The King Center are FREE.
The King Center is located at:
449 Auburn Ave. NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30312
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