Beautiful museum that's so rich with history. The counter experience almost made me cry. It was a beautiful site to see so many people, all ages and all races take an interest in Dr. King and his legacy. What an emotional experience .
Its an incredible experience never heard of some people or saw certain things until i came here its very educational to learn about our history.
Stunning and very solemn. I've never been here so I learned a lot of new information. Although a great civil rights leader, MLK Jr was not the best student. This gives me hope that I may stil be able to make something of myself.
An excellent stop on a trip to Atlanta. They captured many of the key events and highlights of the Civil right movement. However, of fe missing pieces on modern human rights struggles (Palestine and modern race relations)
Its worth educating self with the history and some after impact to the human lives based on discretion made in earlier days. Lot of pain and efforts were put by the ancestors and knowing them would somehow encourage and inspire to do some good in the society. The world is leading to evil, there is always the necessity of sensible and lovable human to balance the equation. We went as a corporate group and had a good educational informative time. Mr Bryan is a volunteer in the museum in his 70s and good enough to guide you the best way. I admire him for his work. Regards GG
Very informative and entertaining. A must see for all races. Glad to see all ages there, from babies to octogenarians. We still have a long way to go.
This place is really big part of American History that should not be ignored. There is a lot really interesting stuff here, unfortunately it is from what I would consider a very dark time in American History. However, I think it is necessary to review this time so that it doesn t get repeated. It focuses a lot on the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, but does have quite a lot of current stuff as well. There is a lot of really interesting artifacts. There is also an entire section dedicated to items from Martin Luther King, Jr. s personal collection. I think everyone especially every American needs to visit this place. I only hope it keeps getting better and better.
I love it! A lot of details and great experience specially the real experience you get inside
Very disturbing, yet profound experience. I wish it was a bit bigger with even more information and facts, but it was still very impactful.
Wonderful experience...the Museum is set up so nice...everything is right there...it all flows together...I recommend every school in Ga...bring their class to this museum..its a wonderful experience for everyone..no matter your race creed religion etc...
Eye opening to some of history of the civil rights era that is still happening today
Beautiful inside and out. Shares a mall, with lots of green space, with World of Coke and Georgia Aquarium. Which is difficult to swallow since it's directly across the street from a homeless shelter. Not much free parking in the area, I think the aquarium's lot is closest. Beautiful images, lots of interesting ways to engage and teach kids- using old turn-dial TV monitors, sports cards, speaking exhibits, and more. Everyone in the USA needs to visit and educate themselves.
Had a good time here, I learned a lot about how through history we have been striving for basic human rights and equality for all and through people's sacrifices I have the ability to drive my car down to the city and enjoy the events without being openly discriminated against. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the people at the front especially security was rude.
The exhibits about the United States civil Rights movement was fantastic. Lots of good history and videos and photos. The display on global human rights struggles, not so good.
Tickets are only $20!!!! It's 3 floors of historical knowledge and interactive simulations. It's a MUST!!!
Very over hyped. You would get a much better experience visiting the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic site 10 blocks away run by the National Park service. I was extremely let down here after visiting the National Historic Site several times over the years. I got the distinct impression that this was just a way to sell tickets. The money this place makes off of tourists has to be a lot.
I took a tour group to the Center for Civil and Human Rights. It was amazing. My favorite exhibit was the Lunch Counter where you could feel the pain of blacks who sat at a white lunch counter. It was experiential and educational. I highly recommended it.
Everyone should visit here. Critical part of history, as well as educational with regards to current-day issues.
I really enjoyed my visit. It was a short visit. My family and I are going back when I have more time to view everything. The water feature is so beautiful. I'm going to do the interactive lunch counter exhibit when I go back. Everyone should visit this center, it is very informative. Admission is free the entire month of February. The atmosphere is so life-changing.
I really like this museum but the first and third floors need more because they're pretty bare. Overall it was a good experience.
Honestly everyone should come here at some point in their lives. It is not an easy or lighthearted place, but neither are the subjects being presented. This said, you will be hard pressed to find a museum that will have a bigger emotional impact on your life than the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. 10/10 recommend
The event tonight was terrific, but this Museum is a must-see any day of the year!
Lots of information and displays. Crowded on Saturday in July.
Outstanding, so much history. A must see for anyone
It was an amazing experience as an adult! Getting to experience what it was like during the March on Washington, the fight against injustice at restaurant counters, and much more! It was interesting to see the injustices the human race faces today! Appropriate for upper middle school and beyond in my opinion.
Truly an incredible and moving experience. Should not be missed. Intensely poignant given the recent election.
While I cant recommend the museum enough as the experience was great, i'm a little disappointed as upon writing this review I realised that the museum entry should have been free due to Black History Month and the donation that coca cola made, despite this I was charged normal price for entering, they never mentioned it being free and i feel this is a bit 'cheeky' in a way as they have received the $1m donation and yet are still taking peoples money.
This institution is full of facts and info from civil rights in America to civil rights internationally. It is something that you want to go to, not a choice of fun for the kids. The exhibit for the lunch counter experience is phenomenal. The only reason why its not a 5 is due to the amount of lines, and the crowd level is astonishing.
Informative and eye opening experience! I learned so much!
I think everyone should go here at least once; if for no other reason than to learn about something they didn't know (as I can guarantee that everyone will find several things they didn't know). This place is also within walking distance of the World of Coke and the Atlanta Aquarium. So, make a day of it. It want disappoint.
Let us not forget, how we once treated Black Americans
Amazing experience for a SECOND time. This particular time it was FREE for Black History Month. Thank you Coca Cola.....and may the world know that EVERY day is black history.
Totally amazing, very classy and well designed my 3 and 5 year old loved it
Kids had a great time. The museum was clean and a great learning experience for the family.
It s a nicely curated museum. Learned a lot about the civil war and Martin Luther King Jr. I just wish it wasn t so cramped. We went on a Monday to avoid crowds but we forgot that field trips happen on weekdays and there were a lot of students! So, we didn t see all the exhibits as extensively as we would have liked. I also think the fee is a bit much. Glad it was part of the City Pass package but I wouldn t want to pay for it alone.
Yes one star because it seems that Malcom x never existed. They put only one sentence he said! Shame and unfair. I thought that would be the most equitable place in this planet.
We always order our tickets online and we picked them up at the window. Everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable and friendly. It took us around two hours to get through but I read all of the facts they have at museums. I highly recommend if you want a history lesson and it's interactive
Went here on Superbowl Sunday, walking around to see the crowd, and ducked inside since they were free to the public that day. The displays are powerful and thought provoking. And it's easy to see parallels between the political climate of then and now and the importance of standing up to unjust laws.
A powerful and moving experience that is a must see for anyone visiting Atlanta. The second floor contains the Civil Rights exhibit. It was filled with information about the leaders, martyrs, victims, and opponents of the movement. There's something to learn for everyone. The third floor houses the Human Right exhibit. Although I spent less time there, it was a great reminder that there is still work to be done
Enjoyed my visit,quite informative,we really have come a long way .
Took students on a field trip here for a self guided tour and the experience was great! The students were able to gain a lot of information and insight which was the intent.
This museum shows the reality that our people lived decades ago... it s very educative. It s a must at Atlanta.
I loved it for the history. A great find was these tidbits prompting how to find more info and become personally involved.
The civil rights museum is fantastic one of a kind but the human rights one there is a lot of questions mark on the criteria they choose
It is so helpful and creative and black history related it has all the info
Beautiful museum with many moving exhibits, lots of interactive and multimedia displays. This was educational for myself and managed to keep my 7 year old somewhat engaged for 2 hours. Plenty of hand sanitizer available, sadly the app for the audio tour was not working for me, but otherwise I highly recommend this museum.
Awesome place to see the history of so many people who have brought African Americans to where we are today. A must see for everyone
Inspirational and moving. It's not a commercialized, company-focused sightseeing event like other places in the area. It's deeper than that and worth the visit. Educational and enlightening. Definitely put this at the top of your list, especially if you are staying around Centennial Park. It's an easy walk.
Beautiful museum with many moving exhibits, lots of interactive and multimedia displays. This was educational for myself and managed to keep my 7 year old somewhat engaged for 2 hours. Plenty of hand sanitizer available, sadly the app for the audio tour was not working for me, but otherwise I highly recommend this museum.
A really excellent museum. I took my kids ages 9 and 10 and I was concerned that they wouldn't pay attention. However, the museum has done an amazing job of creating interactive and multi media exhibits. So there was different levels of information that even elementary school age kids could appreciate. My 10 year old son was particularly interested in the current events in human rights exhibit and learned a lot about child labor and Chinese Internet censorship. Living in NC, I was interested in showing them the specific examples of Jim Crow laws that were in our state. They were surprised by a lot of it and I hope that they will understand a bit more about the history of where they are growing up. The gift shop has some good things too. My daughter is very into graphic novels and there was a series about the civil rights movement that she's interested in. Overall I think that it is a good experience for anyone to visit. At times it was difficult and upsetting but I appreciate the opportunity to learn and to share with my children.
This was the surprise highlight of my day. I was invited to an event by a non Profit organization (S.M.A.R.T) and I was completely blown away. So much history in one isolated place. I didn t take the guided tour as I wanted to experience everything at my own pace. I will be going back with a full day of time and really intake every single aspect the center has to offer.
Amazing and very emotional experience. A must see place in Atlanta. If you are visiting Aquarium, make sure to do that before going in here.
This is someplace that every American should have to experience! I am happy we found time in our very short trip to Atlanta to visit.
I cannot recommend this museum enough. There are so many exhibits that were not only obviously educational, but incredibly touching. I ve never in my life been so overwhelmed and overcome with emotions by any exhibit, until here. The freedom bus with all the pictures of the fighters, the stained glass of the 4 little girls that were killed with the music playing and the top floor about immigration. All literally knocked the wind out of me. Beautiful and gut wrenching. Everyone should visit, no matter their skin color or bloodline. The building itself is beautiful, location is perfection(steps from Centennial Park, Aquarium and World of Coca Cola). Bonus in the summer... their air conditioner is powerful and on full blast!
Amazing museum of our nation's civil rights movement and history.
Every time I visit this museum, there is something added that wasn't there before. If you love history, you should definitely visit this museum.
It's good to be reminded of the work that's been done, is being done, and still needs to be done.
Is museum is very informative and educational on human and civil rights. It is very emotional and touching.
This museum focus on the historical moment in the US. In any case, it is a Great please and worth visiting to know more about Human Rights. This is an important instrument for the world peace.
Beautiful museum. Very informative and when you sit and listen to some of the old videos from that time frame it really hits your heart. Very humbling and great to just experience. Thanks Coca-Cola for making it free during the Superbowl times.
Really stunning, I wasn't expect that much before entering the museum. It clearly depicted the process and the struggle of the African American fight for their right and the current human right situation in general around the world. Really eyeopening.
Its an incredible experience never heard of some people or saw certain things until i came here its very educational to learn about our history.
Come here to explore a tragic chapter of our country's history. If, like me, you believe we still have so much work to do to provide equal opportunity for all Americans, you will find tremendous inspiration in the words of Dr King on display here.
Definitely recommend if you're in the area. Self guided tour which takes about an hour - depending on your reading speed. Reviews suggested trying the lunch counter and I did. All I can say is you have to experience it yourself. So many back stories I have never heard before pertaining to the civil rights movement. And the storytelling is superbly done such that there's so many emotions you're experiencing by the time you reach the gallery on Martin Luther's death. It was indeed a time for quiet and sober reflection as I asked myself if I could have been as brave as these people. There's also a gallery on human rights but had too many thoughts going through my head to go through this properly.
It's important to know from whence we came in order to make a better tomorrow. Excellent exhibits.
One of the highlights of our time in Atlanta for sure. I did not realize how emotional I was going to get.. in the first 15 minutes of visiting nonetheless. Make sure you do the immersive lunch counter experience.. Staff were also so incredibly friendly!
Very moving and beautiful museum. It is split into 3 floors and each of them are well done. I especially liked the mirrors with different sayings on them and videos showing people who have dealt with abuses based on their sex, color or sexual identity. The offenders and defenders portion was also very well done. The sit in example is where you sit with 3 others and place your hands on the counter and listen with headphones to what a sit in was like. It was absolutely heart-breaking to hear what people went through during those times.
Such an amazing museum! Beautiful tellings of powerful stories. Went with my 11 year old nephew and felt like we both learned tons. Would recommend!!!
An amazing and thought provoking experience. As a Brit visiting Atlanta, this was a real education as to the struggles in the '50s and '60s for a large part of the population to achieve what we all consider to be basic human rights. The room detailing current civil rights struggles was also most enlightening.
An absolute must-see when in Atlanta. I've referenced experiences I had here many times since I visited. It's well worth any price of admission and an absolute necessity for Americans and foreign tourists alike. If you take time to do anything here, please stop and experience the lunch counter exhibit. It's incredibly powerful and really should be experienced by every visitor. I would take my family and friends alike here.
Very raw. Makes you really stop and reflect on the past and where the future should be going.
An amazing provocative museum that not only explains and educates but makes you question band desire to act and change. The exhibits are interesting and interactive. It made me question my commission to what I'm doing to try to improve the conditions around me and I hope that I will work harder at being a change for good.
I went here for a trip years ago and it completely changed the way I saw the world. This museum opens your eyes to the history of this country in an interesting layout. The sit-in simulation was also 100% worth the trip.
Things could've been better had they not been understaffed. My school too our 8th grade class. The facility was unable to provide guides which made it incredibly hard to navigate with such a large crowd. i will definitely return, alone, to see all that it has to offer. The pictures, below, are of my father's Masonic Lodge. Ironic and historical.
Staff was very friendly and nice. Was originally planning to go for a couple hours but once I got there I realized you really need at least a whole afternoon to read everything thoroughly and get the full experience. Bought some things in the gift shop also. I highly recommend going here to educate yourself on civil rights history and world issues. It's extremely interesting and powerful! Also, prepare to cry at parts of it.
Visiting the Center for Civil and Human Rights was an incredible experience. The layout was engaging and accessible. There was SO much information, conveyed effectively in many different ways: artistically, visually, musically, and experientially...(lunch counter protests for example). I was moved to tears in some parts (memorial to the 4 Alabama girls, news coverage of MOM's assassination, and news coverage of the 3 Freedom Riders who were murdered by the KKK), and I grinned from ear to ear in other parts of the museum - listening to recordings of speeches and musical performances, and learning about accomplishments achieved in the face of oppression. If you live in metro Atlanta, I truly hope you'll make the time to visit w/family and friends. If you're visiting Atlanta, The Center for Human and Civil Rights must be a part of your travel itinerary.
A Must See Museum of Human Experience This museum brings alive U.S. history before, during and after the Civil Rights movements of the 1960's and '70's and provides an engaging factual context up to the present. The stark facts and chronology comes alive with videos, a "hands on" reenactment of the Selma lunch counter sit-ins, and informative descriptions of the many unsung and famous participants. Martin Luther King is featured (with his house and church also a highlight one mile away). The final exhibit rooms on the main (2nd) floor broadens to cover the entire globe, with the most notorious 20th and 21st century dictators and abusers exposed as perpetrators. Recent women's' rights initiatives also are featured. The lower floor features a literary display of Martin's personal handwritten letters, speeches and articles. Most exhibits are aimed at educating younger generations and students about the events and the resulting changes today. The top floor has a fast-paced sports theme of climbing above barriers. Don't miss this whether you are from north or south, or a foreign guest. It does have a point of view and a message that may be difficult for some. Admission $20; Seniors & youth $18. School groups reduced rates.
Great experience! So much history to learn about the civil rights movement as well as current and past human rights cases/stats. There is interactive parts that allow you to get an in-depth feeling from people that participated in things that s happened in history. Parking is available within close walking distance. I highly recommend attending, I m sure you will learn something new each visit. I will be back again.
A must see place! Everything is put together so well and really takes you on a journey through time, which leaves you thinking before, during, and after the visit.
Enjoyed my visit. Very informative. I think one of the interesting parts was recognizing some of the names and people that helped during the civil rights movement from the names of the streets throughout Atlanta like Ralph McGill and Ivan Allen. These streets now have a lot more meaning now that I know the history.
A fair museum with some interesting archive footage. I would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could as the main artifcats are letters from Martin Luther King which although interesting are not that captivating for anyone but a hardcore enthusiast. Mainly focused on the American Civil Rights battle the center does include some information on the broader topic. The building itself is definitely a worth while contribution to the city, it almost outshines the contents it holds. Quite expensive for what it is in my view but worth a visit all the same.
A great place to visit went here last year learned a lot the hole family had A good time very friendly and helpful staff we will be visiting here again soon.a must visit
Such a thoughtful, well done and moving exhibit. I encourage everyone to visit this museum.
Though I grew up in the thick of the Civil Rights Era turbulence, the experience of making my way through the Center's graphic portrayal of the Movement's chief players and events left me feeling overwhelmed. Because I had young grandchildren with me who wanted explanations and answers, it so much more than an interesting museum tour.
We visited the museum on Friday October 16, 2020. We were able to attend this museum free because they had a special, Friday during the month of October free entry. We enjoyed the museum ; The staff was friendly. We as African -Americans have gone through a lot and we still going through it; We have came so far yet have far to go.
Definitely a place to go if you are looking to get a more in depth feel about what the start of the Civil Rights movement was about. I highly recommend doing the lunch counter interactive display, it is really intense, and brought me to tears instantly.
I learnt a lot about the Civil Rights movement when I came here for an event by WABE honoring the memory of Dr.King.
This place is really big part of American History that should not be ignored. There is a lot really interesting stuff here, unfortunately it is from what I would consider a very dark time in American History. However, I think it is necessary to review this time so that it doesn t get repeated. It focuses a lot on the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, but does have quite a lot of current stuff as well. There is a lot of really interesting artifacts. There is also an entire section dedicated to items from Martin Luther King, Jr. s personal collection. I think everyone especially every American needs to visit this place. I only hope it keeps getting better and better.
History is such a powerful learning tool. Made me want to take on new civic duties.
An amazing museum. Start from the bottom floor and work your way up to the top floor.
This museum tells the incredible journey toward human rights. It's a must-see!
Very informative! There were things I didn't know and saw for the first time. It is definitely a place to take your kids for a history lesson. I want to thank those who did what they did for me because without them and God I or we wouldn't be where we are today so THANK YOU.
