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National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Downtown Atlanta $$
Museum

About

Located beside Centennial Olympic Park, this museum examines the American Civil Rights Movement alongside global human rights struggles through interactive exhibits, including a recreated lunch-counter sit-in experience. It opened in 2014 and holds the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection of King’s personal papers. Rotating exhibitions address contemporary human rights issues worldwide.

Menu highlights

Rolls Down Like Water: The American Civil Rights Movement
Core exhibit with an interactive lunch-counter sit-in simulation.
General Admission (Anytime ticket)
Adult ticket, no scheduling required
$28

Good to know

Book ahead
Timed-entry tickets sell out on weekends; advance 'Plan & Save' tickets are cheaper than walk-up 'Anytime' tickets.
Parking
No dedicated lot; use paid decks around Centennial Olympic Park.

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