The King Center
Address
449 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 526-8900
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. More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center’s Library, Archives, his final resting place, his birth home, gift shop and other facilities.
Upcoming Events
- Beloved Community Virtual Youth Book Reading and Puppetry Presentation
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 10am - 11am
Nearby Dining
- Café Circa464 Edgewood Ave (212 feet SE)
- Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room466 Edgewood Ave (230 feet SE)
- Edgewood Pizzeria478 Edgewood Ave SE (264 feet SE)
- Mambo Zombi420 Edgewood Ave SE (385 feet SW)
Nearby Shops & Services
- ExxonMobil Gas Station400 Edgewood Avenue (601 feet W)
- Purple Door Salon321 Edgewood Ave (0.2 miles W)
- Sugar Hair Studio572 Edgewood Ave (0.3 miles E)
- French Market Flowers925 Garrett St (0.3 miles E)
Nearby Destinations
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park450 Auburn Ave NE (438 feet NW)
- Freedom Park PATH Trail Boulevard Ave (0.4 miles NE)
- Bicycle Tours of Atlanta659 Auburn Ave Ne (0.4 miles E)
- The Municipal Market (Sweet Auburn Curb Market)209 Edgewood Ave SE (0.4 miles W)
Nearby Parking
- Martin Luther King Jr Historic Site Parking Lot450 Auburn Ave NE (0.3 miles N)
- Sweet Auburn Curb Market Parking Lot209 Edgewood Ave (0.4 miles W)
- City Walk Parking Garage171 Auburn Ave NE (0.5 miles W)
- 195 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Parking Lot195 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE (0.5 miles W)