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National Center for Civil and Human Rights

History Museum and Non-Profit Organization

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta

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Ranked #6 for exhibits in Atlanta
"Take the Woolworth lunch counter demo."(5 Tips)
"multisensory immersion into both the U.S. civil rights movement"(3 Tips)
"inspirational and empowering."(3 Tips)
"Great for student tour groups"(2 Tips)

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Raphael LangenscheidtNovember 28, 2015
Amazing. There's really no words - it's done incredibly well, but the subject matter takes your breath away. If you can pick between this and the Coke world, come here!!
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Tiffany WilliamsSeptember 12, 2015
Very nice, informative exhibits!! Take your time going through and take it all in, each exhibit is inspirational and empowering. Definitely have a seat at the sit-in counter for the sit-in simulation.
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MsTiffany_September 22, 2014
A must visit for locals and tourists. You need at least 2 hours to explore it. 3 floors of America's history and footprint to change our future story.
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DanAugust 11, 2014
The exhibits are wonderful in this museum. Take your time to read all of the history. The sit-in counter experience is a must. Don't forget to head downstairs to see the MLK artifacts.
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Alison Polton-SimonJanuary 17, 2017
Fantastic museum — great design with informative and engaging exhibits. Take your time to watch the videos, listen to the audio recordings and sit at the lunch counter.
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Rane MartinNovember 9, 2014
Awesome experience. I brought my 77-year-old dad and enjoyed watching him reminisce for a few hours. We were both grateful for the complimentary wheelchair!
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Cristian LöfvallOctober 28, 2017
Probably the highlight of my stay in Atlanta. The exhibition was thorough, incredibly touching and informative. Everybody stepping in Atlanta should come to this museum.
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Josh WeissJuly 6, 2018
A truly moving and brilliantly produced museum packed with things to learn (& remember) but in an interactive and artful way that brings history to life quite powerfully. Recommend for ages 7+.
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Nicole UnderhillMay 2, 2015
So much to really be able to take in and appreciate in one visit.. Definitely will be back to share the experience with my son..
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Arlene MurphyApril 23, 2015
Learn about the birth of the civil rights movement as well as global civil rights. Take the Woolworth lunch counter demo. Not to be missed. May be intense for children.
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Benjamin SzwedaMay 23, 2015
A really chronologically well thought out museum with interactive displays. Great time period overview on the 2nd floor - plan 1-1.5 hours.
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Fodor's TravelDecember 7, 2015
This three-level hands-on museum offers visitors a multisensory immersion into both the U.S. civil rights movement and global human rights efforts. Each exhibit is a force of its own. Read more
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Holger LüdorfApril 3, 2018
Great exhibition and so much to learn. A must for every Atlanta visitor!
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Paula MadeiraAugust 6, 2017
Very interesting and touching museum. It focus mainly on segregation but it goes to other topics on human rights as well. Very nice!
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Patty JoJuly 17, 2016
I recommend that you don't leave Atlanta without going here. It is an amazing and educational museum.
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Karen JohnsonMarch 16, 2016
Must visit place for those concerned and interested in human and civil rights. Great for student tour groups
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Nicole UnderhillMay 2, 2015
Very educational for kids of all ages to get informed a little less textbook, and necessary for all walks of life I believe. 🌅
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Tatiana McGaughyDecember 1, 2015
Moving! This is an all day type of museum. So much to see and experience. Definitely cannot be rushed through. Wonderful exhibit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr!
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Brian LawsonSeptember 2, 2014
Must see when visiting Atlanta. All involved should be commended on their efforts. From the staff to the exihibits are amazing.
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Gabbriela GutierrezJanuary 31, 2016
A must! It is a beautiful museum with a human side. You will need about 4 hours to go through it.
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Whitney WinstonFebruary 8, 2015
Excellent museum covering a variety of issues with different multi sensory exhibits that really get the point across.
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AtlantaJuly 1, 2014
This cultural attraction connects the histories of the civil rights movement and contemporary human rights issues. Guests will leave empowered to engage in dialogue about fundamental human rights.
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Christine HaJanuary 4, 2018
Thought provoking experience especially at the virtual lunch counter. Touches on disability, LGBT & other human civil rights too👨🏿🧕🏽👨‍❤️‍👨
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BikaboutAugust 6, 2015
A moving piece of architecture and reflection center for a wonderful cause.
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Arlene MurphyApril 23, 2015
Try the Woolworth lunch counter sit in and experience first hand what it was like to be an Afro American in a Whiles only counter
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Justin BerrymanFebruary 1, 2022
Everything good here even the Lot Lizards are very friendly LoL 😂😆....
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Tasheba Ingram-TolesOctober 13, 2014
Give yourself time. Do not rush.
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Anjali MirchandaniJuly 11, 2018
Make sure to take the audio tour. It is informative and leaves you feeling empowered.
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Erin JamesJanuary 19, 2016
I loved this place, very emotional I would definitely go back.
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Serhii LutskoMay 15, 2017
The fountain is great with serious words
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Yanira RiosJanuary 26, 2017
Powerful experience, highly recommended.
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GraysonNovember 20, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Do not miss the Lunch Counter. It's heartwrenching and amazing.
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Sky TaylorJune 15, 2015
You'll leave inspired and/or amazed. Take it all in.
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Silvia AkiOctober 1, 2019
Best place in Atlanta.
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Caitlin KMay 24, 2015
Take your time to explore exhibits and learn about issues that still affect us today
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Kristopher WeissJune 9, 2015
Very well-done and a worthwhile stop in any visit to Atlanta.
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Max WennekerMay 9, 2016
Great museum with tons of info
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Paula MaddoxMarch 18, 2015
Give yourself plenty of time there is so much to see!
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Chris BetcherAugust 8, 2018
Amazing museum. I feel more humsn for having been.
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Asha FuchuApril 12, 2016
Awesome museum. Got me kind of emotional.
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Adam HickeyOctober 18, 2015
$2 discount for students.
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Nicole UnderhillMay 2, 2015
#mlk so surreal.. 📻
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Bob St ClaireOctober 10, 2017
Everyone should visit here.
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Greg EdwardsFebruary 15, 2015
Breathtaking.
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Artur GurauOctober 19, 2017
I was not able to enter because had no place to leave my bag. The cassier said i have to go to information desk to ask if i can. The policy of the place doesn't allow leaving bags. Dissapointed.
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KarinAugust 30, 2015
Absolut empfehlenswert, bewegend.
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