Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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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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Driving times from Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (28 min), Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (30 min), Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (1 h 26 min), Freedom Riders National Monument (1 h 31 min), Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (1 h 46 min), Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (1 h 57 min).