Make time to
look and listen.

Opening times

All times are local to Atlanta.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

10:00–17:00 · Tuesday to SaturdaySunday 12:00–17:00. Last entry 16:00; closed on Mondays

Closures

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas DayHours can change for special events

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the museum

The Center stands at Pemberton Place in downtown Atlanta, beside the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, on the north side of Centennial Olympic Park.

• By MARTA: Civic Center station is about eight minutes’ walk away; Peachtree Center is another option, and the Atlanta Streetcar stops at Centennial Olympic Park.
• By rideshare: drivers can drop off and pick up at the entrance, in the designated bus lane.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• A café, where food and drink bought there can be enjoyed.
• Complimentary wheelchairs, first come, first served.
• Galleries for children, including the Children’s Gallery.
• Rideshare drop-off at the entrance.

Travel light: there is no bag storage, so keep your belongings with you, and outside food and drink are not permitted. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

The Center is fully accessible to visitors with disabilities. Complimentary wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and licensed service animals are welcome.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• For help planning an accessible visit, the Center’s Visitor Services team can be contacted before you travel.

Visit the museum thoughtfully

• Personal, non-commercial photography is allowed in most galleries, but not in MLK: A Committed Life.
• Flash, drones, tripods and monopods are not permitted.
• Weapons, including guns, knives, mace and lighters, are prohibited.
• The Center is smoke-free, including vaping and e-cigarettes.
• Outside food and drink are not permitted; café purchases are enjoyed in the café areas only.

A little care keeps the galleries calm and respectful for everyone.

Make time for a pause

The Center has a café, and the streets around Centennial Olympic Park have restaurants for a meal before or after your visit.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Food and drink bought at the café can be enjoyed only in the café areas, not in the galleries.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: have your e-ticket ready at the entrance and follow its instructions.
• Dress for the galleries: comfortable shoes and a charged phone make the visit easier.
• Leave space to linger: some galleries deal with violence and injustice, so leave time to pause between them.