A Committed Life:
The Morehouse College Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection
exhibition overview
A Committed Life offers an intimate look at the writings and wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This gallery connects the legacy of one of history’s most influential leaders to the challenges and hopes of today, showing how his vision for justice continues to illuminate the path forward.
The gallery presents Dr. King as both a family man and a human being, grappling with pressures and victories, and as an international icon. Through handwritten sermons, speeches, and personal notes, visitors witness his evolving ideas and steadfast commitment to nonviolence, dignity, and equality. This space invites reflection on how his life’s work can inspire each of us to act with purpose and courage in our own time.
Photography is prohibited in this gallery.
what you'll experience
- Current Theme: Dr. King and Human Rights — through Fall 2026
- Guest Curation: This rotation is curated by Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, the youngest child of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King.
- Handwritten Drafts: View Dr. King’s sermons, speeches, and letters that reveal the depth of his thought.
- Dr. King’s Office: Step into a space modeled on Dr. King’s previous offices, featuring his books and family photographs.
- Interactive Phone Experience: Pick up the receiver at Dr. King’s desk to hear excerpts from ten people who contacted him — including Rosa Parks and Jackie Robinson.
- Legacy in Context: Experience how Dr. King’s words guided a movement and continue to shape global struggles for justice.
- Original Cloud Sculpture: A striking sculpture of Dr. King’s papers rises from his desk in a cloud, symbolizing inspiration for the world.