Nestled in downtown Atlanta, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a striking, modern museum showcasing the inspiring stories of the Civil Rights Movement alongside global human rights struggles, all within immersive exhibits that engage and provoke thought.
"This downtown attraction, opened in 2014, celebrates the American Civil Rights Movement and the global Human Rights Movement. The airy, modern building was designed to inspire positive action with lofty architectural elements like a clear glass front and two bold, curved walls. Conceived by design firms HOK and Perkins+Will, the architects in charge said they were inspired by Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, Cairo’s Tahrir Square, and Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Inside, the museum includes three levels of galleries and event halls: A walk through the exhibit on American Civil Rights starts in the 1950s, illustrating the impact of Jim Crow laws and legalized racism on America. It explores communities' fights for equality, and raises questions about the systems Americans have yet to challenge." - Lia Picard, Jennifer Bradley Franklin
"The Center for Civil and Human Rights is dedicated to the achievements of the Civil Rights movement here in the States as well as the achievements of human rights for all across the globe. Visually and intellectually stunning, this museum is a must see." - Flags of Origin
"Exhibits about the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the global human rights movement, and key figures in both." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina,
"To learn more about the American Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King, Jr., and current civil rights issues, visit The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, which opened to the public in 2014 in downtown Atlanta. Despite addressing a serious topic, the museum manages to also uplift and inspire visitors to action. Highlights are the mirrored video wall displays, which put you face to face not only with your own reflection but also with a person on video giving a firsthand account of the injustices they face. Another room provides information on how visitors can get involved in current civil rights issues." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"Housed in the Centennial Olympic Park tourism corridor, the Center for Civil and Human Rights is much more than a museum. While the emphasis is certainly on the civil rights movement, there are also several exhibits about the modern age. Set aside at least two hours to wander the 42,000-square-foot facility, making sure to see the artifacts belonging to Martin Luther King Jr. as well as the multimedia clips on rights abuses of other groups, like the LGBTQ, immigrant, female, and handicapped populations."
