Free Admission for the Next Generation

Help provide free museum access to visitors ages 24 and younger.

Opening Doors for the Next Generation

Every young person deserves the opportunity to experience the stories that have shaped our nation and continue to influence its future. Your generosity strengthens the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, providing unrestricted support for our mission, educational programs, and daily operations, while helping us advance important initiatives like Free Admission for the Next Generation, an initiative designed to remove financial barriers for visitors ages 24 and younger.

At the Center, we believe in the power of history to inform, inspire, and empower. We present American history truthfully, creating opportunities for visitors to explore complex issues, engage in meaningful reflection, and draw their own conclusions.

Throughout history, young people have been at the forefront of movements that changed the world. By expanding access to the Center, we are helping the next generation discover the power of their own voices and the role they can play in shaping a better future.

Your gift provides unrestricted, flexible support to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, strengthening our mission, sustaining our operations, and advancing impactful educational programs and initiatives.

Because when one door opens, countless possibilities follow.

Contribution Levels

Every contribution provides unrestricted support for daily operations and initiatives like Free Admission for the Next Generation.

$26

Provides free admission for one young person

$260

Provides free admission for 10 young people

$520

Provides free admission for 20 young people

$2,600

Provides free admission for 100 young people

Looking to make a larger Impact?

Organizations and businesses can sponsor an entire month of free admission for young people. Reach out to [email protected] to explore sponsorship opportunities.

frequently asked questions

What can young people expect during their visit?

Young visitors will:

Explore pivotal moments in the American Civil Rights Movement.

Engage with stories of human rights movements from around the world.

Experience immersive exhibitions that connect past struggles to contemporary issues.

Encounter historic artifacts and documents that bring history to life.

Discover how ordinary people, many of them young, created extraordinary change.

Recognize their own potential to make a meaningful difference in their communities.

These experiences encourage curiosity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the rights and responsibilities we all share.

Can I mail my contribution?

If you wish to mail your contribution, please make checks payable to “National Center for Civil and Human Rights” and send to the following address:

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Attn: Development

100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW

Atlanta, GA 30313

National Center for Civil and Human Rights EIN: 26-0813637

Can I make a recurring gift?

Yes. Monthly giving helps sustain free admission throughout the year and expands long-term access for future visitors.

Are donations tax deductible?

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights is a 501(c) 3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights EIN: 26-0813637

Can I donate through my Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

To donate through your DAF, contact your fund administrator and recommend a grant to National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. Please use our tax ID Number: 26–0813637. Please also include your name and contact information to ensure that we can acknowledge your gift.

Can I donate via Automated Clearing House (ACH)?

To donate via ACH, please contact Desiree Houston, Development Associate, at [email protected] or 678-563-1248.