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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home Tours
July 4, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home Tours Visitors are invited to experience the restored Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home through guided ranger-led tours offered hourly throughout the day. Tour Registration Registration is required for all Birth Home tours. Visitors must register and receive a tour ticket at the Temporary Visitor Center at Fire Station No. 6 39 Boulevard NE Atlanta . Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis until all tickets have been distributed for the day. Daily Tour Times 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Tours begin promptly at the scheduled time and last approximately 30 minutes . Tour Capacity Maximum of 15 visitors per standard tour. School group capacities may vary based on participant age and staffing requirements. Tour Gathering Location Registered visitors should report to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birth Home Front Porch at 501 AUburn Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia prior to their scheduled tour. Rangers will provide a brief orientation, review tour expectations and safety information, and escort visitors into the Birth Home. Accessibility Information To help visitors plan their experience, access to the second floor of the Birth Home is temporarily available by stairs only . At this time, an accessible route to the second floor is not available while additional accessibility improvements are being implemented. Visitors with mobility concerns or ADA-related accessibility needs are encouraged to speak with park staff at the Temporary Visitor Center before registering for a tour. Rangers will be happy to discuss available accommodations and alternative ways to experience the second-floor interpretation. Alternative Birth Home Experience Visitors who are unable to obtain a tour ticket—or who are unable to access all areas of the Birth Home—are encouraged to visit the Eastern National Bookstore (497 Auburn Avenue NE) , where an alternative interpretive experience is available. Visitors can: View photographs of the Birth Home interior. Explore virtual interpretive exhibits by watching a guided video tour featuring the interior rooms of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birth Home. Learn about the history and significance of the Birth Home through interpretive media. This alternative experience ensures that all visitors have an opportunity to engage with the history and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s childhood home, even when tour capacity has been reached or accessibility limitations affect their visit. Operational Note: Tour schedules may be modified due to staffing, weather, or other operational needs. Any schedule changes will be communicated through the park website and other official visitor information channels.
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