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King Center

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449 Auburn Ave NE Atlanta GA 30312
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(404) 522-8848
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Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am-5:30pm
Thursday
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Friday
8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday
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The King Center was built to commemorate the contributions of the civil rights activist and leader Martin Luther King Jr. The memorabilia and artifacts displayed here give visitors a sneak peak into the life of this eminent personality and his ideologies. The center contains his crypt which was moved from the South- View Cemetery. There is an Eternal Flame symbolizing the hope of Dr. King that...

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, commitment to nonviolent social change lives on at this memorial, museum, and educational center. A nongovernmental member of the United Nations, the center works with government agencies and the private sector to reduce violence within individual communities and among nations.

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Historical significance

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100

This is one of the sites that comprise the Martin Luther King Jr. National Park. I recommend that you begin your visit with this museum, the King Center, top learn about Dr. King's life and the impact he made before visiting other sites.
It's free.

MUST see when in Atlanta

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100

Dr. Martin Luther King is an epic hero of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.A.; there were also many, many other people who were crucial to the successes attained during his lifetime and beyond.
I'd combine this with touring the other places of his...

Educational

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80

I’ve been to the King Center before—over a decade ago—before I had kids. It didn’t strike me as much then, but with kids of my own now, I’ve come to better appreciate its benefit.
We went during a weekday, so the crowds were low, and...

Very Important Piece of History

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100

I went with my husband, brother, teenager and little one. My little one was a little over it by the time we were done but my eldest was soaking it all in. I definitely feel the need to follow up with a book on Dr....

Can be life-changing

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This review is about the learning experience, rather than the quality of exhibit. On our trip south, we had limited time in Atlanta and an itinerary that included learning about Southern fiction authors. We visited the King Center to add a historical perspective. Our visit...

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Martin Luther King Jr Center is located at 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA. This location is in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries.

The official living memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Embracing and advancing #Nonviolence365. www.choosenonviolence.org

Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.

The King Center was built to commemorate the contributions of the civil rights activist and leader Martin Luther King Jr. The memorabilia and artifacts displayed here give visitors a sneak peak into the life of this eminent personality and his ideologies. The center contains his crypt which was moved from the South- View Cemetery. There is an Eternal Flame symbolizing the hope of Dr. King that...

Proceeds from your purchases support the mission of The King Center in educating the world about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy and methods of nonviolence At The King Center in the Freedom Hall, we have a bookstore & resource center

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