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The King Center, Sweet Auburn
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The King Center

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  • 4.82.4k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 5 pm

The King Center offers a solemn, reflective atmosphere focused on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with museum exhibits, archival materials, and peaceful gardens. Visitors come for educational tours, historic landmarks, and contemplative outdoor spaces — expect guided storytelling, multimedia displays, and well-maintained grounds for quiet reflection and photography.

Quick answers

The King Center in short

When is The King Center open?

Every day, 10 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit The King Center?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is The King Center?

449 Auburn Ave NE,Atlanta, GA 30312.

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Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
10 AM–5 PM
tuesday
10 AM–5 PM
wednesday
10 AM–5 PM
thursday
10 AM–5 PM
friday
10 AM–5 PM
saturday
10 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 The King Center
  2. 2 Chrome Yellow · 4 min
  3. 3 Fin & Feathers Restaurants · 5 min
  4. 4 Melt · 7 min
  5. 5 Lottafrutta · 8 min
449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312(opens the map)DirectionsTo Sweet AuburnCall+14045268900Websitethekingcenter.org

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 2.4k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Seniors friendly

Around Sweet Auburn

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time