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PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE.
We are committed to maintaining a safe experience for our guests by managing a flow of guests every 15 minutes. Guests are required to purchase timed tickets online prior to visiting the Museum to maintain social distancing and capacity guidelines provided by health officials.
Safety Measures
Face masks inside the Museum are optional for guests and staff. Masks can be provided for guests who arrive without them. Additional hand sanitizer dispensers and regular disinfection are part of the Museum’s plan to protect everyone’s health. Throughout the Museum, signage and floor markings will help visitors maintain social distancing six feet apart. Water fountains will be disabled. There will be frequent sanitization of high-touch areas daily.
RENOVATION OF THE LEGACY BUILDING
May 1, 2023, is the last day for visitors to see the existing Legacy Building at the Boarding House exhibitions, which feature the King assassination timeline, investigation artifacts, and conspiracy theories around the plot to kill King. The two-year project impacts the museum campus west of Mulberry Street, including expanding the historic boarding house and the Founders Park green space.
The permanent exhibitions and changing exhibitions in the Lorraine Building will continue providing a rich history of the Civil Rights Movement up to the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and its impact on today’s social issues. Hours of operation and admission will remain unchanged, and an outdoor ticketing kiosk will be added during peak seasons.
Hours
| Monday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
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| Wednesday |
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday |
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday |
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday |
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Extended Summer Hours: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day.
The average museum experience is 1.5 hours.
Guests who begin their visit within the last hour
should expect an abbreviated experience.
Policies acceptance is required to confirm tickets.
ADMISSION
| Adults |
$18.00 |
| Seniors 55+, College Students w/ID |
$16.00 |
| Children ages 5-17 |
$15.00 |
| 4 & under |
Free |
| Museum Members |
Free |
| Active U.S. Military |
Free |
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Museum Holidays
We may make adjustments to the holiday calendar as needed. Traditionally, the museum and administrative offices are closed on the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Easter Sunday
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
The museum is open on the following holidays, however, administrative offices are closed:
- Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
Inclement Weather
It is the policy of the Museum to safely and effectively operate its activities and services as scheduled. When emergency situations arise, or when there is inclement weather, the President of the Museum will determine whether or not to keep the Museum open. In the event of inclement weather, he or she may base these determinations on the status of government facilities – in other words, if federal offices are closed, the Museum will be closed.
If the decision is made to close the museum, guests with paid reservations for online tickets will be notified with communication via email or telephone call. The latest and more updated information concerning museum operations due to inclement weather will be found in the homepage alerts.