The Martin Luther King Center

Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott Martin Luther King, The Martin Luther King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.

More than a 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the Martin Luther King Center to pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the Martin Luther King Center’s Library, Archives, his final resting place, his birth home, gift shop and other facilities. Located in Atlanta’s Martin Luther Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, The Martin Luther King Center utilizes diverse communications media, including books, audio and video cassettes, film, television, CDs and web pages, to reach out far beyond its physical boundaries to educate people all over the world about Dr. Martin Luther King’s life, work and his philosophy and methods of nonviolent conflict-reconciliation and social change.

Locations & Hours of Operation

Locations: Freedom Hall / 449 Auburn Avenue, NE National Park Service
Visitors Center 450 Auburn Avenue, NE /Atlanta, GA 30312

Days:
For your convenience, all attractions in the National Martin Luther Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic District are open 7 days a week.

All exhibits, tours, and shops are closed on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.

Regular Hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM


Summer Hours: 9:00AM to 6:00PM


Phone:
(404) 526-8900 (Martin Luther King Center Information)
(404) 331-5190 (Tour Information)

Driving Directions The Martin Luther King Center is just east of Downtown Atlanta. Take the Freedom Parkway exit from Interstate 75/85 (North or South) and turn right on Boulevard. Car and bus parMartin Luther King is available in the lot to your right (second driveway).

Using MARTA MARTA (Atlanta's bus and train system) is a convenient way to get to The Martin Luther King Center. From Hartsfield Airport, take the northbound MARTA train and transfer to the East Line at the Five Points transit station. The closest MARTA train station to The Martin Luther King Center is the Martin Luther King Memorial Station (Station E2). The Martin Luther King Center is just a few blocks away. Exit the station and turn right. Go east on Decatur Street and turn left on Jackson Street (2 blocks). Continue north on Jackson Street and turn right on Auburn Avenue (approximately 6 blocks). The Martin Luther King Center is just up the block at 449 Auburn Avenue, NE.