Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr

The home to a man of peace and forgiveness and God. Is childhood home, even tho your not allowed to step foot inside the home we just had to look at it from the street on the side walk , still an amazing view of the house that once belong to MLK, a gift shop next door in a house with all sorts of books

Where Dreams Were Born: A Visit to Dr. King's Birthplace Standing inside the modest two-story home where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born is a profoundly humbling and uplifting experience. It reminds you that greatness does not begin in palaces or monuments—it begins in the hearts and homes of ordinary people with extraordinary dreams. Walking through the rooms where young Martin played, studied, and prayed, you can almost hear the early echoes of the voice that would one day stir the conscience of a nation and the world. The quiet simplicity of the house speaks volumes: that courage is cultivated in ordinary places, that justice often begins at a kitchen table, and that love is first learned within family walls. The National Park Service guides tell the story beautifully, weaving in powerful moments of history and humanity. Here, you don't just learn about Dr. King—you feel his beginnings, the seed of hope that grew into a towering tree of justice, equality, and peace. Visiting the Birth Home is more than a historical tour—it's a call to remember that each of us carries within us the same potential to dream, to serve, and to transform the world. A visit here will leave you inspired, reflective, and re-committed to living out the ideals Dr. King championed with his life.

I visited the Martin Luther King House and found it to be an interesting historical site. However, there were some aspects that left me disappointed. Firstly, you need a timed ticket to enter, which is free but can be hard to secure due to high demand, so make sure to go to the visitors center pretty early in the day. I expected a small, intimate group, but there were around forty to fifty people with the same timed ticket. The visit to the house itself only lasted 2 minutes and 30 seconds, barely enough time to walk through in a single file. This left me wanting more, as there were no explanations provided in the house. Once in the garden on the other side of the house, a guide shared the history of the house and detailled some object that i didnt even remembered after the express house visit. I found myself struggling to follow, and it is really not an optimal way to visit.... This visit has the potential to be amazing if it were in smaller groups with a guide explaining each section as we go. It's worth a visit, but don't set your expectations too high... Nice historical site but disappointing visit.

This place!!! I will never forget this experience of going to the birth home of MLK. I went on a quiet weekday, I expected it to be so much more busy than what it was, so it was nice to just be able to enter the house shortly after arriving in the morning. The tour guide was so knowledgeable, and in addition was great at storytelling and despite him being blind he perfectly and accurately described everything which was so fascinating. Sadly, no pictures or videos were allowed to be taken inside the home, but I got some shots of outside. Recommended thing to do whilst in Atlanta.

The house is being restored. However, it is neat to see the outside of the home. The whole auburn avenue area has very distinctive architecture. The Queen Anne Style home has fish scale shingles right below the eaves. The gift store next door and visitor center of National Park Service is open next door.

This was a great experience. The house and furniture are in pristine condition. Walking back into history was amazing. I have read about MLK's childhood many times to my students and it was very nice visiting it his home. The tour was short but informative. Cameras are not allowed and there are numerous workers/ guides throughout the house.

It was amazing to see the birthplace of such a great leader l, like MLK. It was a surreal experience, because it doesn’t quite hit you until you’re there. This is the person we grew up lessening about, who took a stand for the rights of black people. I was pretty amazed at how well kept the house still looked; they didn’t change anything from its original creation. If you are in the Atlanta area, I strongly recommend going to take a look.

Although we were not able to secure an indoor tour of the house, we were delighted to be able to view the exterior, take pictures, and learn about the home life of MLK from the signage near the property. It is worth the visit.