Restored clapboard residence where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, now a museum with exhibits and a reflection garden.
General Information
Closed Sunday and Monday
Advance reservations recommended for groups
Seniors and students: $5
Children under 12: Free
Group rates available
Leashed pets allowed in outdoor areas
How to Get There
From downtown Montgomery, head east on Dexter Avenue, turn right onto South Jackson Street, and the museum will be on your left.
Overview
The Dexter Parsonage Museum preserves the modest home where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived with his family from 1954 to 1960 while serving as pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. This nine-room clapboard house, built in 1912, has been restored to reflect its appearance during the King family’s residency, complete with original furnishings in the living room, dining room, bedroom, and study. The parsonage was bombed in 1956 during the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the scar in the concrete remains as a solemn reminder of the era’s violence and resilience.
Adjacent to the home is the Interpretive Center, which features a permanent exhibit on the 12 pastors who lived in the parsonage, unpublished photographs, and a timeline of the civil rights movement in Montgomery. Visitors can also explore the King-Johns Garden for Reflection, a peaceful space honoring the legacy of Dr. King and his fellow ministers. Through guided tours and educational displays, the museum offers a deeply personal and historical perspective on the early leadership of Dr. King and the community that supported the movement for justice.
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