The King Center
Categories: Attractions • Museums & Galleries
Address
449 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 526-8900
Details
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.
Nearby Destinations
- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park450 Auburn Ave NE (438 feet NW)
- Atlanta Center for Photography546 Edgewood Ave SE (945 feet E)
- Fetch Park520 Daniel St SE (0.2 miles SE)
- Madame C.J. Walker Museum54 Hilliard St (0.2 miles NW)
Nearby Hotels
- Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham165 Courtland St (0.7 miles NW)
- Hilton Atlanta255 Courtland St NE (0.7 miles NW)
- Motel 6 Atlanta311 Courtland St NE (0.8 miles NW)
- The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta181 Peachtree St NE (0.9 miles W)
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)