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National Historical Park · Georgia

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

National Historical Park in Georgia. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Historical Park
StateGeorgia
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkGreat Smoky Mountains (141 mi)
Closest airportATL (9 mi)
Visitor center and the "I Have a Dream" Internrational World Peace Rose
The visitor center features an exhibit entitled "Courage To Lead". Photo: NPS Photo

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park is a national historical park run by the National Park Service in Georgia.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. 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 are temporarily on-hold. Fire Station No. 6, Opened with staff availability.

Getting there

The park is accessible via public transportation and by car.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Atlanta, GA No road route 9 Large hub
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) Atlanta, GA No road route 9 Regional
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) Macon, GA No road route 85 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Visitor Center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Freedom Hall are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Birth Home is open for ranger-led tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. based on staff availability. Fire Station No. 6 is staffed by park volunteers and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when volunteers are available. The park is closed on Sunday. All facilities are closed January 1st., Thanksgiving Day, and December 25th.

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Great Smoky Mountains, about 141 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?

No entrance fee.

Where is Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park?

In Georgia. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, about 9 miles away.

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