The city of Atlanta is where National Center For Civil and Human Rights resides. The Center believes in justice and equality for all in the name of the power of the people who made it all real. The Center inspires visitors and other audiences through their immersive exhibition and events and conversations, engagements, and other education/training programs. Opened in 2014 to inspire the people of Atlanta and especially the world to tap each other’s power to change the world around them. The Center’s iconic exhibitions feature the papers and artifacts of the American minister, activist, and martyr Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
COVID-19 Advisory
The Health and safety of the visitors, employees, and volunteers are their top priority. The Center is encouraging everyone to follow important protocols that the Center imposed.
Tickets MUST be purchased online before visits
- Tickets are timed
- Limited building capacity to promote social distancing
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfection practices
Guest’s Information
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a PWD-friendly institution. Wheelchairs and single strollers are allowed inside the Center. Assistive devices, as well as wayfinding guides, are available. Handheld text and audio devices are available upon entry. These devices are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Exhibitions and Galleries
Atlanta, Georgia is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the modern Civil Rights Movement. Exhibits in the Center are deeply rooted in civil rights history and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.
Global and Human Rights Movements gallery introduces visitors to the people who spearheaded the civil rights movements. The gallery features a technological way to interact and express a deeper understanding of human rights and their impact on the lives of many of us.
Throughout the history of violence and rampant exploitation to many people of color have stood up and fought for the liberation that we are experiencing today. Voice of the Voiceless gallery features engraved with Dr. King’s words in his distinctive handwriting. The piece captures his ideas devoted to paper. EZ Atlanta Junk Removal
Lunch Counter Sit-In
After learning about the nonviolent protests, visitors are welcome to participate in a lunch counter sit-in simulation that places themselves in the situations of the non-violent protestors in 1960.
It is important to all of us to know the dark history of the freedom that we are experiencing now as they are a big part of our history and identity.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights is open from 12 pm until 5 pm
Address: 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA.
Check out other tourist attractions like Fernbank Museum.
