Memorial and educational campus honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through exhibits, monuments, and community programs.
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 10am to 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Fees:
Free admission and parking
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Seasons:
All year
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
Take Freedom Parkway to Boulevard NE, turn right onto John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, and follow signs to the visitor parking lot.
Overview
The King Center, founded by Coretta Scott King in 1968, is a living memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Sweet Auburn district and part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.
What to See
- Freedom Hall exhibits on civil rights and global art installations
- Eternal Flame and the crypts of Dr. King and Mrs. King
- Peace and Meditation Garden and the Freedom Walkway
- Yolanda D. King Theatre, bookstore, and resource center
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