National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Georgia. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Georgia National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose
The Visitor Center at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

Park Information Center - Temporarily Moved

Please Note: The Park Visitor Center at 450 Auburn Avenue is closed for renovations. For Park information visit Park Rangers at Fire Station No. 6 (39 Boulevard N.E. Atlanta, Georgia) Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitor parking GPS: 423 John Wesley Dobbs NE Atlanta Georgia. View the Park calendar for daily Ranger led tours & talks.

Posted or updated Nov 13, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Martin Luther King, Jr..

Arts and CultureGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Access to buildings at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is as follows: Open: Monday – Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Visitor Center Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church Birth Home – Tours…

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
DayHours
Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

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.

Contact and directions

Phone
(404) 331-1401
Email
[email protected]
Address
450 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Coordinates
33.7562, -84.3726· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Visitor CenterDaily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM4043315190 ext. 5046Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.