Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Learn more about America's best-known civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta. Tour the two-story home where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born, Ebenezer Baptist church where Dr. King served as co-pastor alongside his father or the gravesite where he was laid to rest in 1968.
Begin your visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site at the National Park Service Visitor Center. There, you can sign up for a free guided tour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home. You can also watch a half-hour video about MLK's life as well as a short video about the children of the civil rights movement. For an introduction to the words of Martin Luther King Jr., you can browse through the exhibit "Courage to Lead."
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site is located in Atlanta's "Sweet Auburn" section, the focal point of the city's black community. Places of interest include Fire Station No. 6, where visitors can learn about desegregation of Atlanta's fire department.
Among the annual events recognized at the national historic site are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday (January 15), the anniversary of his assassination (April 4) and Black History Month (February).
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Admission Fees
Admission is free; however, donations are welcome.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Tours
The National Park Service offers guided tours of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthplace. Visitors wishing to tour the home must pick up a timed ticket at the National Park Service Visitor Center. A maximum of 15 people is allowed on the tour, which lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Tours of all other points of interest within the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Site are self-guided.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Hours of Operation
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Winiter Season
(August 20, 2006-June 9, 2007) |
Summer Season
(June 10, 2007-August 18, 2007) |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 's Birthplace
501 Auburn Avenue NE |
10 A.M.-5 P.M. daily |
10 A.M.-6 P.M. daily |
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Ebenezer Baptist Church *
407 Auburn Avenue NE |
Monday-Saturday 9-5 P.M.
Sunday 1-5 P.M. |
Monday-Saturday 9-6 P.M.
Sunday 1-6 P.M. |
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Fire Station No. 6
39 Boulevard NE |
9 A.M.-5 P.M. daily |
9 A.M.-6 P.M. daily |
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Freedom Hall
449 Auburn Avenue NE |
9 A.M.-5 P.M. daily |
9 A.M.-6 P.M. daily |
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NPS Visitor Center
450 Auburn Avenue NE |
9 A.M.-5 P.M. daily |
9 A.M.-6 P.M. daily |
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| *The church may be closed for funerals or special events. |
| Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. |
| Prices and hours subject to change without notice from what is listed on web site. |
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site Contact Information
450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312-1525
Headquarters: (404) 331-5190
Visitors Information: (404) 331-6922 (recording)
Fax: (404) 730-3112
www.nps.gov/malu/
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