Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park ยท Georgia
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National Historical Park of the United States
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park covers about 35 acres (0.14ย km2) and includes several sites in Atlanta, Georgia related to the life and work of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Within the park are his boyhood home and Ebenezer Baptist Church โ the church where King was baptized and both he and his father, Martin Luther King Sr., were pastors โ as well as the outdoor memorial tombs of King and his wife, civil rights activist Coretta Scott King.
About Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child. Hear his voice in the church where he changed the world.
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Activities
Operating Hours
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Access to buildings at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is as follows: Open: Monday โ Sunday, 9:00am โ 5:00pm Visitor Center Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Birth Home โ Tours are temporarily on-hold. Fire Station No. 6 โ Opened with staff availability.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is free to enter.
What are the best activities at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?
Popular activities at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park include: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store.
What is the weather like at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?
Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.
How do I get to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?
The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the mid-30s. Spring and Autumn seasons are characterized by much variability from day to day and from year to year. The average date of first freeze is in mid-November and the date of the last freeze is mid to late March.
Directions
The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.
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