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Bank of America’s Museums on Us® Program Returns in 2026 with Free Admission at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta, GA — The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will participate in Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program throughout 2026, offering free general admission to eligible cardholders on the first full weekend of each month. As part of this nationwide initiative, cardholders can enjoy complimentary
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Advances Digital Transformation with Support from Bloomberg Philanthropies
Atlanta, GA – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights announced today the successful expansion of its digital capabilities through its participation in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Digital Accelerator for Arts and Culture, a global initiative supporting nonprofit cultural organizations in strengthening technology, leadership, and operational capacity. Developed
National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With Free Admission Day and MLK Day Programming
Atlanta, GA – The National Center for Civil and Human Rights will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through two special offerings in January 2026: a Free Admission Day presented by FedEx on Saturday, January 17, and MLK
New Reconstruction Era Exhibition Shows How Reform and Resistance Have Shaped U.S. Civil Rights
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Unveils Broken Promises Gallery “Guided” by Ida B. Wells The National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ new gallery, “Broken Promises,” is a permanent exhibit on Reconstruction—the period after the Civil War and
A Memorable Reopening
From left to right: Mayor Andre Dickens, Board Member Ed Potter, CEO Jill Savitt, Board Member W. Imara Canady, philanthropist Arthur M. Blank, former Mayor Shirley C. Franklin, Board Member Egbert Perry, Board Member AJ Robinson, Board Member Michelle Moorehead,
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Reopen November 8 with Major Expansion and New Exhibits
ATLANTA—The National Center for Civil and Human Rights reopens November 8, 2025 after a $57.9 million expansion adding 24,000 sq. ft., six new galleries, three classrooms, flexible event and meeting spaces, and interactive experiences that connect history to today. Highlights